This is the story of one man's faith, told with unrivaled
reflection and candor. William F. Buckley, Jr., was raised a
Catholic. As the world plunged into war, and as social mores
changed dramatically around him, Buckley's faith -- a most
essential part of his make-up -- sustained him. In Nearer, My God,
Buckley examines in searching detail the meaning of his faith, and
how his life has been shaped and sustained by religious conviction.
In highly personal terms, and with the wit and acuity for which he
is justly renowned, Buckley discusses vital issues of Catholic
doctrine and practice, and in so doing outlines for the reader both
the nature of CathoLic faith and the essential role of religious
belief in everyday life. In powerfully felt prose, he contributes
provocatively and intelligently to the national interest in the
nature of religion, the Church, and spiritual development. Nearer,
My God is sure to appeal to all readers who have felt the stirrings
of their own religious faith, and who want confirmation of their
beliefs or who are seeking a guide to understanding their own
souls.
The renowned social and political commentator, William F. Buckley
Jr., turns to a highly personal subject -- his faith. And he tells
us the story of his life as a Catholic Christian. "Nearer, My God"
is the most reflective, poignant, and searching of Bill Buckley's
many books. In the opening chapters he relives his childhood, a
loving, funny, nostalgic glimpse into pre-World War II America and
England. He speaks about his religious experiences to a world that
has changed dramatically. He is unafraid of revealing the most
personal side of his faith. He describes, in his distinctive style,
the intimacy of a trip to Lourdes, the impact on him of the searing
account by Maria Valtorta of the Crucifixion, the ordination of his
nephew into the priesthood, and gives a moving account of his
mother's death. And there is humor, as Buckley gives a unique,
hilarious view of a visit to the Vatican with Malcolm Muggeridge,
Charlton Heston, Grace Kelly, and David Niven. Personal though this
book is, Buckley has gone to others to examine new perspectives,
putting together his own distinguished 'Forum' and leaning on the
great literature of the past to illustrate his thinking on
contemporary Catholic and Christian issues.
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