Nun Better

“I wrote this book to show that love has no boundaries.” — Joanie Lindenmeyer

BOOK TRAILER

Watch and share the Nun Better book trailer using this link: Nun Better Trailer.

NUN BETTER: An AMAZING Love Story by Joanie Lindenmeyer with Carol Tierheimer chronicles the courageous love and lifetimes of two women who as teenagers heard the call from God to serve as Catholic nuns. They met in the convent, fell passionately in love, and knew they ultimately had to make a decision: break the Church’s rules against same-sex relationships and pioneer an uncharted path toward a joyous, adventurous life—during the HIV/AIDS era of the 1980s when LGBTQ people could be killed for being gay and same-sex marriage seemed an impossible dream.

With Joanie’s high-energy writing style and exuberant outlook even during devastating experiences, the book aims to show readers of all backgrounds how beautiful, blissful and blessed life can be with a soul mate—regardless of gender. Joanie and Carol spent many years praying and lobbying the Vatican to allow gay marriage in the Catholic Church, but that has not happened, so they legally married with an Episcopalian priest.

“Carol went to heaven on January 30, 2022,” Joanie said, “and before she died, we vowed to share our story to encourage other LGBTQ people that they can find lifelong love and friendships, and that a deep, spiritual union is a holy gift that should be cherished and celebrated.”

This book is a powerful testament to listening to your heart and God, then finding the courage to change course toward the fulfilling and fun life you desire and deserve.

“NUN BETTER: An AMAZING Love Story will make your spirit soar as you laugh and cry both tears of joy and sadness,” says Elizabeth Ann Atkins, co-creator of Two Sisters Writing & Publishing® who coached Joanie through the book-writing process, then edited the manuscript.

The book cover was designed in collaboration with Illumination Graphics of Merlin, Oregon, and Lindenmeyer’s sister, Gail Baker, and the back cover features a rainbow painting by Lindenmeyer’s seven-year-old niece, Cami Schipke.

AUDIOBOOK

By popular demand, Joanie created and narrated the audiobook for Nun Better. It’s available on Audible using this link: Nun Better Audiobook.  

ISBNs

Hardcover: 978-1-956879-31-5

Paperback: 978-1-956879-32-2

eBook: 978-1-956879-33-9

CONVERSATIONS WITH JOANIE

Get more Joanie by watching the podcast interviews! Joanie and publisher Elizabeth Ann Atkins, twice nominated for an Emmy for her work on MI Healthy Mind, a talk show focusing on “all things Health and Wellness, particularly in the mental health and behavioral sectors,” continue the conversation sparked by Nun Better: An AMAZING Love Story.

• Joanie shares ways to live your truth as a gay person and find peace and love with God and religion despite rejection. Click here to watch and listen.
• How Joanie’s book explores courage for lesbian love despite church and society’s disapproval. Click here to watch and listen.
• Joanie shares tips to overcome the fear of coming out as gay. Click here to watch and listen.
• Joanie shares tips on how to cope with gay hate and rejection. Click here to watch and listen.
• Discover ways to find the courage to live as an openly gay person. Click here to watch and listen.
• Tips for adults to support, affirm, and guide LGBTQ+ young people. Click here to watch and listen.
• Joanie’s insights about being gay, loving God, and finding spiritual peace and love. Click here to watch and listen.

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