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Chewbacca, played by Peter Mayhew, and Harrison Ford star in a scene from the movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." (CNS photo/Disney)

Radio Interview: Books and Authors: ‘My Life with the Jedi’ and ‘The Coin Flip’

May 6, 2024
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

It’s another Books and Authors day on Catholic Review Radio. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Eric Clayton about his book, “My Life with the Jedi… The Spirituality of Star Wars,” and discusses how the religious elements of good, evil and redemption play into the epic saga. Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. chats with Elizabeth “Libby” Smith about her book, “The Coin Flip,” a historical novel based on a real-life event.

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