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    In Good Company
    James Martin
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    From corporate ladder to spiritual vows: James Martin's memoir chronicles his radical shift from GE executive to Jesuit priest. Compared to Thomas Merton's classic by critics, this book sparked conversations on NPR's "Fresh Air" about finding true happiness beyond corner offices.

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