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How did Merton's autobiography affect the offerings of monasteries across the US?
It inspired exploration of them
It caused them to close
It ignited criticism towards them
It caused them to expand
Answer
Merton's autobiography inspired exploration of monasteries across the US. His book was an international bestseller, and it brought monastic life to the attention of many people who had never considered it before. As a result, monasteries across the US saw an increase in visitors and applications from people who wanted to learn more about monastic life.
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