Dorothy Day: the world will be saved by beauty : an intimate portrait of my grandmother
"Dorothy Day (1897-1980) was a prominent Catholic, writer, social activist, and co-founder of a movement dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor. Her life has been revealed through her own writings as well as the work of historians, theologians, and academics. What has been missing until n...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Scribner
January 2017
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| In: | Year: 2017 |
| Edition: | First Scribner hardcover edition |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Day, Dorothy 1897-1980
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Biographies
B Day, Dorothy (1897-1980) B Social reformers B Catholics (United States) Biography B Religion B Biography B BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY B Catholics B Day, Dorothy B Social reformers (United States) Biography |
| Summary: | "Dorothy Day (1897-1980) was a prominent Catholic, writer, social activist, and co-founder of a movement dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor. Her life has been revealed through her own writings as well as the work of historians, theologians, and academics. What has been missing until now is a more personal account from the point of view of someone who knew her well. Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty is a frank and reflective, heartfelt and humorous portrayal as written by her granddaughter, Kate Hennessy" -- Publisher's website The mystery of grace -- The mystery of love -- The mystery of freedom -- The art of human contact |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| ISBN: | 1501133969 |