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    The Devil and Bella Dodd: One Woman's Struggle Against Communism and Her Redemption

    By Mary Nicholas · Published by TAN Books

    Overview

    Bella Dodd's life traces a dramatic arc from the heights of political subversion to the humble foot of the Cross. As a top organizer for the Communist Party USA, Dodd was instrumental in the "long march" to infiltrate American institutions—including the Church herself. The Devil and Bella Dodd explores the spiritual and ideological seduction of atheistic communism through the eyes of a woman who lived its lies from the inside. Rooted in documented testimony and historical record, this biography reveals how Dodd eventually broke free from the "extorted price" of diabolical companionship. Under the spiritual direction of the venerable Bishop Fulton Sheen, her journey culminates in a public, repentant Catholic witness that remains one of the most significant conversion stories of the 20th century. It is a chilling look at the tactics of the enemy and a glorious testament to the power of redemption.

    • Inside the Infiltration: Gain first-hand insight into how communist agents were trained to subvert academia, labor unions, and religious hierarchies.
    • The Sheen Connection: Follow the intimate details of Dodd’s conversion process under the mentorship of the legendary Bishop Fulton Sheen.
    • Spiritual Awakening: Witness the moment Dodd realized that the "world, the flesh, and the devil" offered only a hollow promise of justice.
    • A Witness for Our Time: Understand the modern relevance of Dodd’s warnings regarding ideological subversion and the erosion of the family.
    • Redemption in Real-Time: Find hope in a narrative that proves no soul is too far gone for the reach of Catholic grace and the Sacraments.

    Highlights of this Dramatic Biography:

    • The CPUSA Inner Circle: Dodd’s rise to prominence and her eventually terrifying discovery of the Party’s true masters.
    • The Strategy of Chaos: How Dodd utilized her legal and organizational skills to dismantle traditional social structures.
    • The "School in the Shadows": A look at the secret education of communist cadres in America.
    • Public Testimony: Her courageous decision to speak before Congress and the Church to right her past wrongs.

    From the Book

    “Step by step, I retreated from God and went forth to meet the world, the flesh, and the devil. . . . There is no doubt that I traveled with him at my side and that he extorted a great price for his company.”
    — Bella Dodd

    Intended Audience

    This work is highly recommended for clergy, seminarians, and lay Catholics concerned with the spiritual roots of modern political ideologies. It is an essential read for those interested in the life of Fulton Sheen, 20th-century history, and powerful stories of conversion from darkness into the Light of Christ.

    FAQs

    Did Bella Dodd really claim that communists infiltrated the Catholic Church?
    Yes. Her testimony regarding the placement of thousands of radicals into seminaries and religious orders during the mid-20th century is a central and sobering part of her historical witness.

    Is this book a sequel to "School of Darkness"?
    While it covers much of the same ground as Dodd's own autobiography, Mary Nicholas provides deeper historical context, spiritual analysis, and details of her life following her return to the Church that were not present in Dodd's original work.

    How does this relate to other "The Devil and..." titles?
    This volume focuses on the personal, human dimension of the struggle—showing how the ideologies discussed in books like The Devil and Karl Marx play out in a single soul's battle for salvation.

    Key Themes

    • Conversion: The movement from atheistic despair to Catholic hope.
    • Infiltration: The subversion of society through institutional capture.
    • Spiritual Warfare: Recognizing the demonic influence behind totalitarian systems.
    • Redemption: The infinite mercy of God for even the most ardent persecutors of the Faith.
    SKU:
    3193
    Publication Date:
    11/17/2022
    Author:
    Mary Nicholas
    Format:
    Hardcover
    Pdf:
    https://tanbooks.com/content/DevilAndBellaDodd_Preview.pdf
    Pages:
    440
    Height:
    9.00
    Width:
    6.00

    Editorial Reviews

    John Gizzi (White House Correspondent, Newsmax)

    “From Communism to Catholicism—and even politics—Bella Dodd lived an incredible life, and one lived against the odds. Mary Nicholas and Paul Kengor bring to life her walk from the dark side to the sunny path of faith in a Cold War saga of redemption that remains timely and provocative today.”

    Carrie Gress (Author of The Anti-Mary Exposed)

    “I couldn’t put this book down. It seems timelier than ever as socialism continues to spread in our country and throughout our institutions. But more than anything, it is a beautiful testament to the peace and love offered not by ideologies but by Christ and his Church.”

    Sebastian Gorka, PhD (Newsmax Host and former Deputy Assistant and Strategist to the President)

    “Bella Dodd is a seminal figure of the Cold War, a brave American woman who fearlessly battled against atheistic communism. She should not be forgotten. Finally, thanks to this work, she won’t be.”

    Noelle Mering (Author of Awake, Not Woke)

    “Through the fascinating life of Bella Dodd, Kengor and Nicholas offer readers a uniquely intimate window into the lure and trap of a demonic ideology. It is a gripping read. Far more than just historically valuable, this book is essential reading today, unmasking much of what led us here, and pointing to the real and robust hope that should animate us still.”

    Jennifer Roback Morse (Founder and President, The Ruth Institute)

    “Paul Kengor and his newly discovered co-author, Dr. Mary Nicholas, have produced a tour-de-force analysis of the enigmatic former communist Bella Dodd. A thorough study of her writings and testimonies, along with in-depth interviews with people who knew Dodd, The Devil and Bella Dodd provides careful answers to important questions. Did Bella Dodd really place over 1,000 communist spies in Catholic seminaries? You’ll have to read this fine book to find out!”

    Julia Meloni (Author of The St. Gallen Mafia)

    “If you’ve surveyed the wreckage from Marx’s hellish ideas in The Devil and Karl Marx, you won’t want to miss the storyline of escape and redemption in The Devil and Bella Dodd. Written by Mary Nicholas and Paul Kengor, this new biography of Dodd is formidable. In a world with much misinformation about Dodd, Nicholas and Kengor have rigorously researched their subject, allowing them to speak persuasively on questions as thorny as the possible communist infiltration of the Catholic priesthood. Masterfully analyzed, The Devil and Bella Dodd is a powerful book about what happens when pernicious ideas grip a soul—and what happens when grace snatches her back.”

    Michael Knowles (The Daily Wire)

    “There is nothing hidden that will not come to light. But hidden things may fester a long while, as Bella Dodd proved after her reversion to the Catholic Church by revealing the extent of the communist conspiracy in America that she had helped to spread. Mary Nicholas and the prolific Paul Kengor have performed a great service by shining a new and delightful light on this remarkable woman.”

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