A Global Pilgrim: The Journeys of Pope John Paul II tells the story of a bold pontiff who towered over his century and then led his church into a new millennium. It is the story of a man who never surrendered, who survived an assassination attempt and personally forgave the gunman, who persevered against Parkinson_s disease and the ravages of age.
This is a story told with the authority of Chicago Tribune editors, highlighted by dozens of classic historic photos and populated by unforgettable characters like Lech Walesa and President George H.W. Bush. The book is a timeless keepsake, an important window into a man who left an indelible mark on his church at times.
