Pope John Paul II is one of the pivotal figures of this century,
the spiritual head of more than one billion believers and a world
statesman of immense stature and influence. Yet, at the age of
seventy-six and in the eighteenth year of his papacy, he remains a
mystery -- theologically, politically, and personally. Now, through
unprecedented access to both the Pope himself and those close to
him, veteran "New York Times" correspondent and award-winning
author Tad Szulc delivers 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, including:
- The inside story of the negotiations involving John Paul II,
Soviet President Gorbachev, and General Jaruzelski of Poland that
led to Poland's and Eastern Europe's transition from communism to
democracy
- John Paul II's secret diplomacy, which resulted in the
establishment of relations between the Holy See and Israel
- The never-before-told story of how the Polish communist regime
helped to "make" Karol Wojtyla an archbishop, the key step on his
road to the papacy.
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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