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A major world figure of the second half of the 20th century, Pope John Paul II led the Catholic Church through changing times and into the new millennium. In MEMORY AND IDENTITY, which is based on transcripts of discussions between the Pope and two of his friends, the Pontiff shares his views on the world--especially Europe--using the language of theology, philosophy, and history, as well as personal experience. His discussion of the twin evils of Nazism and Soviet Communism draws directly on his life in his Polish homeland. (The Pope's strong defense of the Polish church, and his overt support of the Solidarity movement, are said by many to have figured in the ultimate downfall of the Soviet state.) He also expresses concern about modern capitalism, exhorting the West to address, among other things, permissiveness, consumerism, the dangers in technology, and the need to preserve the dignity of the worker. Of special interest is the chapter "Someone Must Have Guided that Bullet," about the 1981 assassination attempt on his life, which he says was foretold in the third revelation of Fatima. He believes it was a miracle that his life was spared. First and foremost, John Paul II is the teacher of Catholic doctrine, making clear the Church's positions on the ordination of women, birth control, and homosexuality, among other issues. Conversational in tone, MEMORY AND IDENTITY is the expression, in his own words, of a man of faith for whom history was an essential element. As both a player on the world stage and as a simple priest, John Paul II carried a message of hope to all. MEMORY AND IDENTITY was Pope John Paul II's last book before his death in 2005.
| Size | | Length: | 172 pages | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 5.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 12.8 oz |
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"Most of the book is devoted to rigorous discussion...about the nature of evil, especially as seen in Nazi and Communist regimes."
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