After Bernadette: The Story of Modern Lourdes by Don Sharkey is a comprehensive account of the history and evolution of the famous pilgrimage site of Lourdes in France. The book explores the transformation of Lourdes from a small, rural town to a bustling center of religious tourism and devotion, tracing the development of the shrine and its significance to the Catholic Church and the world at large.The story begins with the apparitions of the Virgin...