Damien the Leper - A Life of Magnificent Courage, Devotion and Spirit (Paperback, New edition)

Father Damien has always been a fascinating subject and here is his biography, written by a man who knows the South Sons and who has studied first hand material dealing with his early life in Belgium and his years among the lepers in Molekat. He sacrificed his life to further the comfort of his people, to build up some sort of community, to supply spiritual solace to those in need. He contracted the disease and died there. It is a thoughtful and unsensational piece of work - not inspired, nor yet inspiring - but thoroughly interesting. The market is much wider than the Catholic market which might be indicated. (Kirkus Reviews)

The great adventure of Damien the Leper began quietly over a century ago. Since then, his remarkable story has become legend throughout the world.

Joseph De Veuster left his secure life in Belgium, thrusting aside all thoughts of personal danger and spending the rest of his days as Father Damien comforting the sick and the dying. Though virtually entombed among the living dead of a leper colony on the island of Molokai, Father Damien managed to find beauty and enchantment in the lush surroundings. His extraordinary journey of the spirit comes to life in John Farrow's splendid biography, which has become a classic over the years and is sure to endure as long as people thrill to deeds of valor and pay homage to the great spiritual truths so perfectly reflected in this unforgettable story of courage, sacrifice, and devotion.

General

Imprint:	Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 1998
Authors:	John Farrow
Dimensions:	208 x 140 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	288
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-385-48911-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > General Books > Biography > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > General Books > Christianity
LSN:	0-385-48911-0
Barcode:	9780385489119

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