A beguiling and moving biography of Pier Giorgio Frassati; a handsome; athletic and fun-loving young man from a rich; aristocratic Italian family in the 1920's who was recently beatified by Pope John Paul II. Pier Giorgio turned from a life of privilege to one devoted to working with the poor; and was a courageous witness of Christian faith and charity to many others.Discouraged by his affluent parents from his religious involvement and deep spiritual life; Pier Giorgio secretly ministered to the poor and marginalized; and was a leader of youth whose love of God transformed the lives of all those around him. He died of the polio virus at the age of 24; and the story of his life and death spread throughout Europe; influencing the young Karol Wojtyla; who as Pope John Paul II described Frassati as "a man of the eight beatitudes; a modern youth and great mountaineer who was keenly interested in the problems of culture; sports and social questions; as well as the true values of life." Pier Giorgio is a patron saint of World Youth Days. Illustrated.
#419246 in Books John F Blair Pub 2006-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.60 x .50 x 5.04l; .50 #File Name: 0895873230219 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Highly interesting bookBy LaBellePersonneI think it is vastly important that book such as this are available. This is a history that should never be forgotten or repeated.I found the book quite interesting and informative and felt I learned a great deal that I did not previously know about this era. It gives an inside look at what slavery was like; as told my women who endured it and lived to see freedom.10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. I was actually glad the elderly ladies could not remember moreBy Kindle Customerhardest book I've ever read. I was actually glad the elderly ladies could not remember more; what they did remember is the meanest; most hateful; depressive material I've ever read. I wish more people would take the time to read this valuable history and learn.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Incredible that the majority of these former slaves displayed no ...By JADAPIncredible that the majority of these former slaves displayed no malice toward those responsible (the country; and its' people) for their years of bondage. It bespeaks of a generosity of spirit that few would be able to show under lesser circumstances.Worth reading.
