Includes bibliographical references (page 104) and index.
Summary
This biography examines the remarkable life of Saint Pope John Paul II. Readers will learn about Saint Pope John Paul II's family background, childhood, education, inspirational work as a Roman Catholic priest, bishop, cardinal, and pope, and his canonization.
Contents
Chapter 1. A smoky sky -- chapter 2. Son of Poland -- chapter 3. Faith forged by war -- chapter 4. Rise through the church -- chapter 5. A pope for the modern age -- chapter 6. Confrontations and victory -- chapter 7. Trouble in the second decade -- chapter 8. The final years.