After Bernadette: The Story of Modern Lourdes is a book written by Don Sharkey that explores the history and evolution of the famous pilgrimage site in Lourdes, France. The book begins with the story of Bernadette Soubirous, a young girl who claimed to have seen apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes in 1858. Sharkey then delves into the impact that Bernadette's visions had on the town of Lourdes and how it became a popular destination for pilgrims...