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Raymond Sickinger's biography of Antoine Frederic Ozanam is more
than a chronological account of Ozanam's relatively brief but
extraordinary life. It is also a comprehensive study of a man who
touched many lives as a teacher, writer, and principal founder of
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Ozanam's life encompassed a
particularly turbulent time in French history, and he was a witness
to two major political upheavals-the overthrow of the Bourbon
dynasty that brought Louis Philippe to power in 1830, and the end
of Louis Philippe's "Bourgeois Monarchy" as a result of the 1848
Revolutions. This book examines Ozanam's life in a number of ways.
First, it explores the various roles he played throughout his
life-son, sibling, student, member of and an inspiration for the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, spouse and father, scholar, and
spokesperson for the common people. Second, it examines the lessons
he learned in his life, including the importance of friendship, the
meaning of solidarity, and the role and purpose of suffering, among
many others that he shares with those who study his thought and
work. It concludes with an account of Ozanam's enduring legacy.
Antoine Frederic Ozanam feared that he would not have a fruitful
career, but his legacy remains a powerful testimony to his
greatness. This book will interest scholars wishing to know more
about Ozanam and the period in which he lived, as well as a wider
audience, including those who are aware of or are members of the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Raymond Sickinger's biography of Antoine Frederic Ozanam is more
than a chronological account of Ozanam's relatively brief but
extraordinary life. It is also a comprehensive study of a man who
touched many lives as a teacher, writer, and principal founder of
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Ozanam's life encompassed a
particularly turbulent time in French history, and he was a witness
to two major political upheavals-the overthrow of the Bourbon
dynasty that brought Louis Philippe to power in 1830, and the end
of Louis Philippe's "Bourgeois Monarchy" as a result of the 1848
Revolutions. This book examines Ozanam's life in a number of ways.
First, it explores the various roles he played throughout his
life-son, sibling, student, member of and an inspiration for the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, spouse and father, scholar, and
spokesperson for the common people. Second, it examines the lessons
he learned in his life, including the importance of friendship, the
meaning of solidarity, and the role and purpose of suffering, among
many others that he shares with those who study his thought and
work. It concludes with an account of Ozanam's enduring legacy.
Antoine Frederic Ozanam feared that he would not have a fruitful
career, but his legacy remains a powerful testimony to his
greatness. This book will interest scholars wishing to know more
about Ozanam and the period in which he lived, as well as a wider
audience, including those who are aware of or are members of the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
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