Pope John Paul II: An Intimate Life
Title | Pope John Paul II: An Intimate Life PDF eBook |
Author | Caroline Pigozzi |
Publisher | Hachette UK |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2008-09-10 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0446542830 |
This behind-the-scenes perspective offers a unique opportunity to experience Pope John Paul II's character and reign, as well as a look at the inner workings of the Vatican. French journalist Caroline Pigozzi discovered a man both awe-inspiring and surprisingly warm and generous. Passionately prayerful and unimpressed by pomp and celebrity, John Paul II was the most-traveled and perhaps the most popular of the popes to date: a people's pope. Pigozzi reveals the intimate details of his daily life, his sometimes surprising philosophies, his revolutionary desire for accessibility to ordinary people, and his relentless drive to unify the church. This book unveils, in a friendly and richly informative way, a close-up of the man whose "eyes radiated infinite goodness" and whose life touched so many.
A Life with Karol
Title | A Life with Karol PDF eBook |
Author | Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz |
Publisher | Image |
Pages | 274 |
Release | 2008-03-04 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0385525532 |
This intimate, affectionate portrait of Pope John Paul II by his longtime secretary and confidant reveals fascinating new details about the opinions, hopes, fears, and dramatic life of this public man. “I had accompanied him for almost forty years: twelve in Kraków and then twenty-seven in Rome. I was always with him, always at his side. Now, in the moment of death, he’d gone on alone. . . .And now? Who is accompanying him on the other side?” —From A Life with Karol Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz worked side by side with Pope John Paul II for almost forty years, enjoying unique access to both the public and private man. In A life with Karol, he provides a close-up glimpse into the Pope’s life and the critical events of his papacy. Dziwisz was sitting next to the Pope during the assassination attempt in 1981. He recounts the Pope's reaction to 9/11, describing his thoughts and feelings on that day. And the Cardinal’s moving description of the Pope’s haunting memories of World War II uncovers the roots of the pontiff’s intense opposition to George W. Bush’s war on Iraq. The two men shared moments of fun and spontaneity as well. Dziwisz writes about the times the Pope would slip out of the Vatican, wearing a Panama hat, to stroll the streets of Rome, and he describes the clandestine ski and hiking trips the pair made to escape the Vatican. His firsthand account of the Pope’s last years also reveals that John Paul II considered resigning. These stories and others lend added poignancy to Dziwisz’s extraordinary portrayal of the Pope’s courage and calmness during his final illness.
Man of the Century
Title | Man of the Century PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan Kwitny |
Publisher | Henry Holt and Company |
Pages | 768 |
Release | 1997-09-15 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780805026887 |
Publishers Weekly Book of the Year Booklist Editor's Choice, 1997
Lessons in Hope
Title | Lessons in Hope PDF eBook |
Author | George Weigel |
Publisher | Basic Books |
Pages | 386 |
Release | 2017-09-19 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0465094309 |
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.
Pope John Paul II
Title | Pope John Paul II PDF eBook |
Author | Tad Szulc |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 658 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Catholics |
ISBN | 0671000470 |
A comprehensive and thought-provoking biography that gives an exclusive inside look at the life of Pope John Paul II.
Why He Is a Saint
Title | Why He Is a Saint PDF eBook |
Author | Slawomir Oder |
Publisher | Rizzoli Publications |
Pages | 166 |
Release | 2010-10-19 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0847835561 |
Available in English for the first time, this engaging and enlightening biography of John Paul II argues the case that the late pope’s life and deeds make him a worthy saint. A number-one best seller in Italy, Why He Is a Saint is an account of the late pope’s life, highlighting his deep Christian faith, his dedication to the Church, and his role in bringing down communism. This book delves deeply into Pope John Paul’s spiritual essence, through the unprecedented light of the investigation into whether he merits sainthood. Why He Is a Saint reveals the pope’s life through vivid, intimate anecdotes. Among the book’s startling revelations are his thoughts of retirement as his health declined, and the fact that he practiced the ancient ritual of daily self-flagellation. The book includes both unpublished as well as public correspondence, such as the “open letter” of forgiveness to Ali Agka, his attempted assassin. It also examines the pope’s severe acts of penitence and documents his miracles. This impassioned plea in favor of canonizing the pope as a saint has proven to be of profound interest to Catholics worldwide, as well as to anyone interested in faith and spirituality.
Stories of Karol
Title | Stories of Karol PDF eBook |
Author | Gian Franco Svidercoschi |
Publisher | Gracewing Publishing |
Pages | 166 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780852443965 |
Countless biographies have been written about Pope John Paul II. In this volumen a well-know Vatican insider reveals new details about Karol Wojtyla's youth, from his birth to his election to the papacy. This short, readable book chronicles the young life and personal development of this popular and beloved man through stories about his family, his vocation, and his intellectual training. It is enjoyable for both for adults and young people. "Stories of Karol: The Unknown Life of John Paul II" originated as a 20-part radio program that aired from January to March 2001 and was narrated by the author himself. It was also the inspiration behind the Hallmark channel movie, "A Man Who Became Pope."