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Book Review: An Unlikely Cornerstone – A Tribute to Abbot Victor Farwell
Following the recent release of An Unlikely Cornerstone: The Life & Times of Dom Victor Farwell by Fr Stephen Ortiger OSB, we’re pleased to share a thoughtful and insightful review by Dr Scholastica Jacob, Pearl Jubilee Research Fellow at the Centre for Catholic Studies, Durham University, and member of the Herbert Kelly Institute.
The review reflects on the depth and warmth of Fr Stephen’s writing, and the enduring legacy of Abbot Victor’s leadership. It highlights the biography’s unique blend of historical insight and spiritual reflection, calling it “a moving tribute to a foundational figure in Worth’s history.”
Read the full review here
We hope this review encourages you to explore the book for yourself and reflect on the remarkable life and legacy of Worth’s first Abbot. Copies of An Unlikely Cornerstone are available to purchase from the Worth Abbey Bookshop for £10.
