Saint Ignatius of Loyola was a man who saw above and beyond his century; a man of vision and calm hope; who could step comfortably into our era and the Church of our time and show us how to draw closer to Christ. Ignatius' autobiography spans eighteen very important years of this saint's 65-year life…from his wounding at Pamplona (1521) through his conversion; his university studies and his journey to Rome in order to place his followers and himself at the disposal of the Pope. These critical years reveal the incredible transformation and spiritual growth in the soul of a great saint and the events that helped to bring about that change in his life. This classic work merits a long life. Apart from providing a splendid translation of the saint's original text; Father Tylenda has included an informative commentary which enables the modern reader to grasp various allusions in the text-and to gain a better view of a saintly man baring his soul.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Our Last Hope at Cape FearBy James D. BakerThe author did an excellent job on research. This book as well as others I have read on the Confederate Naval and the blockade runners continues to amaze me in the talent; bravery and heart driven determination to save our Confederate dream. Excellent read!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Bomberpilot13Excellent --- arrived in great condition --- as advertised. Thank you13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely fantastic!By Dennis PhillipsThe American Civil War has provided countless authors with material for nearly one hundred fifty years. Still; with the thousands of books and articles written about this war; some aspects of the struggle are often overlooked. I have in fact seldom run across a book; which has for its entire subject the blockade of a single southern port. I am sure other such works exist but I haven't seen them. But no matter what other books are out there I doubt they can hold a candle to this work. In fact; I have seldom ever been so enthralled with a book. Dawson Carr has provided us with a concise; thrilling; well-researched; and very understandable look at the wartime activities along the Cape Fear coast. The writing is absolutely wonderful and the story draws the reader in like a classic novel. You will not want to put this book down until you have finished it.Carr begins his narrative with the early efforts of North Carolina to secure its coast and proceeds from there. The stories of the building of the coastal fortifications are well told and informative but it is his stories of the blockade-runners and their pursuers that will grab the reader's attention. One can almost feel the tension on the decks as the runners try to slip by the Union blockade; which grows in strength every month. As the pilots strain to make out landmarks in the total darkness the runners used for cover one can almost imagine being there and trying to make out some form on land; hoping the first thing you see isn't an enemy ship.All of Carr's stories aren't of the blockade-runners though; for he also covers events in Wilmington; Richmond; Liverpool; and many other locations that are involved in this story. In one instance for example there is a tense confrontation between Governor Vance and Confederate authorities during which the Carolina Governor is basically placed under house arrest for a short time. Of course all good things must come to an end and for the Confederacy their last port fell shortly after Braxton Bragg was sent to take charge of the area. Infighting in Richmond; squabbles with state authorities; war profiteers; and three plus years of a union navel blockade couldn't close Wilmington; but it only took Bragg a short time to lose the Confederacy's last port.If you are a civil war enthusiast; are interested in navel history; or just like a well-told story I highly recommend this book. If a six star rating existed this book would easily deserve that rating. Well done Dr. Carr; well done!
