"Nockels Wilson effortlessly weaves flashbacks to her childhood and early adulthood with present day, while incorporating facts and history of the Catholic Church and its relationship with child sexual abuse. Without getting bogged down in theology or the graphic minutiae of the situation, Nockels Wilson’s thorough research examines not just her own experience, but those of many in her life and around the country. An ode to familial bonds and the intersection of trauma and relationships, The Book of Timothy is sure to grip memoir and social science readers."

"As a result, this book turns out to be many things: a history of a loving family, and the ties that bind; a tourist's mini-guide to Rome; a pilgrim's guide to the history of the Church, and the various edifices and works of art created in its name; and sadly, yet another documentation of the sexual abuse permitted and subsequently hidden by the Catholic Church. But above all, this is a story of fiercely protective, deep, sisterly love, and a journey in faith toward a place of grace and redemption.
Thank you, Joan, for your courage and candor in writing this memoir, and to Tim for his immense bravery in allowing it to be told."

“Partly a crusade for justice, partly an exploration of Catholic theology and history, and in all ways the soul of a determined, loving, faithful sister, Joan Nockels Wilson’s memoir The Book of Timothy will remain in your heart forever.”