From the Angel's Blackboard: The Best of Fulton J. Sheen (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Archbishop Sheen was a gifted and well-loved writer, orator and early television personality whose weekly show, Life Is Worth Living, ran on ABC-TV and radio from 1951 to 1957, reaching an estimated 30 million viewers before it stopped and making Sheen one of the most popular personalities in mid-20th century America. Now, in honor of the centennial of his birth, the Archbishop's work is being commemorated by a compilation of selected materials from his published essays and television scripts. Divided into three categories (Mind, Heart, Spirit), these pieces cut deeply and honestly to the heart of the reader. This is a powerful selection. It should be savored not only by those who remember enjoying Sheen but also by all who would like simply to read something excellent.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

Forty years ago, one of the most popular figures on television was a Roman Catholic bishop, Fulton J. Sheen. A prolific author and an inveterate popularizer of Catholic dogma, Sheen reached into the hearts and souls of millions with his messages of practical spiritual help. This collection draws upon Sheen's many works to offer up the bishop's advice to a new generation. Here we find guidance on, among other issues, practicing charity, understanding and engaging the depths of love, and finding lasting happiness. Sheen's sparkling wit and incisive intellect make these pieces treasures to be collected. For most large public libraries.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Liguori Publications (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892439254
• ISBN-13: 978-0892439256
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #316,368 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful display of beautiful thoughts., April 30, 2003

By	robert mcdonald (oshkosh, wi United States) - See all my reviews

Bishop Fulton Sheen has written a beautiful collection of thoughts while explaining the rubrics of Christianity. He has long been recognized as eminent in his ability to teach and explain things religious. In this book he sequentially tackles issue after issue using simple analogies to make sense out of the teachings of Scripture. He also explains many hows and whys of the Catholic church.

Bishop Sheen perhaps most importantly makes one think through an enlightening and revealing process which is what attracts me most. I highly reccommend this wonderful book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Fulton J. Sheen, March 24, 2008

By	Xeenadad (Phoenix, Arizona) - See all my reviews

I read this book in the church chapel library and was very impressed. Impressed enough to order it on-line for the benefit of others that may want to read it. Unfortunately, the seller had already given it away but forgot to remove it from her seller list. I was quite young when Bishop Fulton J. Sheen had his TV program in the 50's. My parents never missed the TV show, and as I recall, I probably didn't either. He was a very learned man. I think the world could use more TV programs like it. Even if you're not a Catholic, you will find this book very inspiring.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure, February 8, 2008

By	P. Enk - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fulton J. Sheen's work is a treasure; eye-opening, insightful, timeless and prophetic. From the Angel's Blackboard helps us to understand our human condition and God's great love for his flawed creatures in making us his sons and daughters. The Angels almost certainly had a hand in this book!