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One day I noticed a friend reading this book and asked her how she liked it. (Very Much)I have read many books on the saints in my life but this, by far, is the best. They are not biographies but rather personal stories of how James Martin has learned about and related with each of the saints. Raised and educated as a Catholic, my stories, many times, have similarities to his. Putting my money where my mouth is, I have purchased several copies and given them to friends and relatives. I have also brought it about for a group with whom I meet monthly that for a year, the leader for each month has proposed a chapter for us which we read and then discuss at the next meeting. I give it 5 stars out of 5.
I've been reading philosophy and religion recently. This book covers both topics in a personal way. Most of the saint bios are pretty brief. The author does introduce Dorothy Day whome he believes is a saint, but has not been cannonized yet. I found the book interesting in the way the author describes what is involved in becoming a Jesuit and living that life. A lot of time is spent among the extremely poor people in street gangs, various parts of Africa and the Carribean. I would summarize by saying that it is interesting and illuminating. Worth the money for me.
What is great about this book is that it tells the trials the saints went through along with Father Martin’s story. The saints went through everyday trials just like we do today. We are not alone on this journey
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