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| ISBN-13: | 9780446542838 |
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| Publisher: | FaithWords |
| Publication date: | 09/10/2008 |
| Sold by: | Hachette Digital, Inc. |
| Format: | NOOK Book |
| Sales rank: | 911,239 |
| File size: | 306 KB |
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Pope John Paul II: An Intimate Life - The Pope I Knew So Well
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This book is Caroline Pigozzi memoir of her fascination since childhood with the inner workings of the Holy See. Her desire, patience and dedication paid off with unprecedented access to Pope John Paul II. Though not as intimate an access as the title intimates. The author, a French journalist, shares her personal and professional visits with His Holiness which included times within his private apartments within the Vatican and on Papal trips abroad. Though his true private rooms are a floor above those rooms in which they met. It is obvious that she like many in the world is enthralled by what she relates is a very pious, charismatic and driven man devoted to God.The author does not hide the awe in which she holds Pope John Paul II, but many Catholics, Christians and non-Christians alike do as well. But though she is reverent and grateful for being allowed contact with His Holiness her story rings true. For we see over the years a unique perspective of the Pope over his long pontificate. We see his humor, his asceticism, intelligence, determination and Marian Devotion. But not his true private time which I feel should remain private.From his many trips throughout the world it is obvious he took his responsibility to spread the Word of God and promote peace. Regardless of forum he would always preach and pray for peace in the world. His resolve in continuing his pastoral mission with his illness and pain is a sign of his devotion to God's work. And as part of that pastoral mission was a deep desire for unity back to the Church.The general overview of the logistics required for a papal trip or vacation and his day to day activities in the part of his private residence that some are allowed to visit is shared from what the author personally saw and what was shared with her from those who shared with him some of his private time. The charisma and compassion that emanated from his person was obvious to all who came in contact with this Bishop of Rome. The author though relating some new travels and visits with the pope she starts to become repetitive toward the end chapters. It reads as if it is to just fill out a couple more chapters. This is not a biography in the literary sense but a memoir of Caroline Pigozzi and the time she spent with the most traveled pope who wished the greatest access with his flock. Overall her memoir is an inspirational read though it could have benefited from better editing on this English edition.
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