A comprehensive and exclusive biography on one of the most pivotal figures of the 20th century: Pope John Paul II.
As the spiritual head of more than one billion Catholics and a world statesman of immense stature and influence, Pope John Paul II was a major international figure. Yet he remained a mystery—theologically, politically, and personally. Through unprecedented access to both the Pope himself and those close to him, veteran New York Times correspondent and award-winning author Tad Szulc delivered the definitive biography of John Paul II. This strikingly intimate portrait highlights the Polishness that shapes the Pope's mysticism and pragmatism, while providing a behind-the-scenes look at the significant events of his public and private life.
Fascinating and thought-provoking, this biography of Pope John Paul II is vital reading not only for Roman Catholics, but for anyone interested in one of the most important figures of our time.
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Fascinating and thought-provoking, this biography of Pope John Paul II is vital reading not only for Roman Catholics, but for anyone interested in one of the most important figures of our time.
- 626 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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Pope John Paul II
About this book
Table of contents
- Cover
- Dedication
- Preface
- Part One
- Part Two
- Part Three
- Part Four
- Part Five
- Part Six
- Part Seven
- Photographs
- Afterword
- Acknowledgements
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Glossary
- Index
- Copyright
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Publisher
ScribnerYear
2014Topic
Theology & ReligionPrint ISBN
9781416588863
Subtopic
Historical BiographieseBook ISBN
9781476794693
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