John Paul II: A Personal Portrait of the Pope & the Man

A personal, inspiring, & intimate portrait of John Paul II & his revolutionary term as pope. Former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican & former Mayor of Boston, Ray Flynn draws on years of personal interaction with the pope, & on his unique understanding of the intersection of religion & politics, to show how John Paul II changed the papacy, perhaps forever. Unlike any other pope, John Paul II has reached out, creating dialogue or creating uproar, but always striving to unite the human community. This book provides a compelling portrait of John Paul II, from his origins in Poland to his controversial papacy, including a look at his impact on the American people & their politics, as well as his travels to the far corners of the world. B&W photos.