Kevin Guilfoile

Kevin Guilfoile is the author of two novels, “Cast of Shadows” and “The Thousand,” and a memoir, “A Drive Into the Gap.” He is also co-screenwriter of the feature film “Chasing the Blues.”

17 Apr 2002

Catch a Falling Catholic

Will the recent rash of pedophilia charges against the Catholic Church cause a drop in membership? If so, might those disenchanted Catholics be interested in joining the competition?

10 Apr 2002

Pascal's Wagering

Even great philosophers must eat, go to the bathroom, iron their shirts, get dumped. Like all of us, some live great lives, most suffer. But none can avoid the troubles of being human.

02 Apr 2002

The First Rule of Book Club

Chicago versus New York: sure, we know whose pizza is better, but what about their city-wide book reading programs? A stern lecture about our relative civic hopes, fears, and lazy habits.