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I will be called John;: A biography of Pope John XXIII
by Lawrence Elliott
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Reader's Digest Press (1973)
ISBN: B0006C5638
Unknown Binding: 338 pages
Edition: 1st
SKU: 28219
Condition: Collectable Very Goo
Comments: THE HARDBACK BOOK! READER'S DIGEST, DUTTON, 1973. THE UNABRIDGED 1ST EDITION. EARLY PRINT. WITH TERRIFIC PHOTOGRAPHS! HARDCOVER W/GILT LETTERING, DUST JACKET AND PAGES ARE FINE! Rapid shipping w/FREE tracking. GREAT PACKAGING . Air Mail.
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Customer Reviews
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Moving and powerful
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-04-08
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Lawrence Elliot's biography of John XXIII--possibly the most beloved Pope in history--is a moving and infinitely uplifting experience. Elliot draws on extensive archival knowledge and interviews to create this portrait of Catholicism's dynamic "caretaker" pontiff.
The extensive scholarship in Elliot's volume is valuable; however, even more so are the dozens of small anecdotes from John XXIII's career, both before and after his papacy. One of the most moving and illuminating is Elliot's recounting of the scene between the just-elected Pope and his longtime secretary, Loris Capovilla, in which the pope says somewhat flabbergastedly: "Well, you see what has happened to me."
John XXIII was a figure who inspired and continues to inspire greatness in his fellow Christians--to whom he addressed himself in the humble statement: "I am Joseph, your brother!"--and Lawrence Elliot pays wonderful tribute to this Christian's Christian.
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a heart warming and captivating spiritual journey,
Rating (5)
Date: 2000-09-21
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
A wonderful text on John XXIII, which leads us from his humble beginnings, and creates and establishes the very essence of the man he would become. This is truly a must read for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. A remarakble man and leader -- there is much to be learned from his life!
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Encouraging, heartwarming, spiritually uplifting
Rating  (4)
Date: 2000-09-20
Though this text is out of print, it is possible to obtain one through the Amazon out-of-print services. The text takes one on a journey of the young and poor Angelo Roncalli -- who is incredibly gifted with wisdon from a very young age. Through his life and progression through the church, one can easily visualize and sense the kindness and humanity of this man, who eventually became John XXIII. A must read for Catholic and non-Catholic scholars.
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