John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father
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ISBN: 0143037943 / Publisher: Penguin Books, October 2006
A portrait of Pope John Paul II recounts his struggles against Nazism, communism, and scandal and describes his written works, his survival of an assassination attempt, and his lasting influence on both world history and the Catholic Church.
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From New York Times bestselling author Peggy Noonan comes "a beautifully written testimony about . . . the most historically recognized pope" (Library Journal) With such accla imed books as When Character Was King, Peggy Noonan has become one of our most eloquent and respected commentators. Now she offers a stirring portrait of a spiritual and intellectual giant who personally confronted all of the worst tragedies of his age. Drawing on scholarship, interviews with prominent Catholics, and her own experience, Noonan traces the extraordinary life and struggles of Pope John Paul II with characteristic insight and probity-and explores how much we can learn from his leadership, diplomacy, humility, and holiness. Passionate and often deeply personal, John Paul the Great is as exceptional as the man it celebrates.
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