Lessons in Hope: My Unexpected Life with St. John Paul II
| AUTHOR | Weigel, George |
| PUBLISHER | Basic Books (09/19/2017) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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From a preeminent authority on the Catholic Church and papal biographer, "an intimate understanding of John Paul II" (Weekly Standard) In Lessons in Hope, George Weigel tells the story of his unique friendship with St. John Paul II. As Weigel learns the pope "from inside," he also offers a firsthand account of the tumult of post-Vatican II Catholicism and the Cold War's endgame, introducing readers to the heroes who brought down European communism. Later, he shows us the aging pope grappling with the post-9/11 world order and teaching new lessons in dignity through his own suffering. A deeply humane portrait of an eminent scholar learning a saint, Lessons in Hope is essential reading for anyone seeking a fuller understanding of a world-changing pope.
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ISBN-13:
9780465094295
ISBN-10:
0465094295
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
368
Carton Quantity:
16
Product Dimensions:
6.20 x 1.10 x 9.50 inches
Weight:
1.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Dust Cover,
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Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Biography & Autobiography | Religious
Biography & Autobiography | Christianity - Catholic - General
Biography & Autobiography | Memoirs
Dewey Decimal:
282.092
Library of Congress Control Number:
2017037678
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From a preeminent authority on the Catholic Church and papal biographer, "an intimate understanding of John Paul II" (Weekly Standard) In Lessons in Hope, George Weigel tells the story of his unique friendship with St. John Paul II. As Weigel learns the pope "from inside," he also offers a firsthand account of the tumult of post-Vatican II Catholicism and the Cold War's endgame, introducing readers to the heroes who brought down European communism. Later, he shows us the aging pope grappling with the post-9/11 world order and teaching new lessons in dignity through his own suffering. A deeply humane portrait of an eminent scholar learning a saint, Lessons in Hope is essential reading for anyone seeking a fuller understanding of a world-changing pope.
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