Pope John Paul II

A Biography

By:

Meg Greene

Format:

Hardback

Series:

Greenwood Biographies

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The life of Karol Wojtyla would be remarkable even if he never became the Millennium Pope, revered by millions worldwide. From a Polish schoolboy who loved outdoor pursuits and quietly coped with family tragedy, he matured into a talented linguist, actor, and author, and experienced Nazi occupation, the Iron Curtain, and Solidarity's overthrow of Communism. His rise through the ranks of the Catholic Church was accelerated upon recognition of his gifted mind, combined with his behind-the-scenes activism and rapport with parishioners, especially youths. The reign of John Paul II has transcended the Vatican and the Catholic sphere, as he has worked to heal the rift between Catholics and Jews, and Catholics and the Eastern Orthodoxy. He has also served as an ambassador to the world, traveling relentlessly to reach out to the masses, even as he battles Parkinson's disease and old age. This balanced narrative conveys the poignancy of his family ties and his admirable character and intellect, yet it also acknowledges criticism of conservative papal positions. A bibliography of print and electronic resources and a timeline complete the volume.

Author Biography:

MEG GREENE is a freelance writer. She has written numerous biographies of historical and popular culture figures.

Release date NZ

November 30th, 2003

Author

Meg Greene

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Interest Age

From 7 to 17 years

Pages

200

Series

Greenwood Biographies

Dimensions

235x155x19

ISBN-13

9780313323003

Product ID

5321169

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