Damien the Leper
Type
Book
Authors
Category
Catholic Saints
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Publication Year
1964
Publisher
Image Books, United States
Pages
234
Description
"For the Sandwich Islands - Damien de Veuster."
So began, nearly a century ago in a quiet, low-ceilinged library, the great adventure of Damien the Leper - the magnificent story of courage, devotion and sacrifice that has become a living legend throughout the world. Enchanted with the lush, tropical beauty of the South Sea islands, entombed with the living dead, Damien fearlessly and eagerly thrust aside all thoughts of personal danger to live a flaming adventure of the spirit that grows more brilliant with the passing years.
John Farrow - author, sailor, World War II Naval officer, director of some of Hollywood's most distinguished motion pictures, recipient of world-renowned awards - first encountered the Legend of Damien while traveling in the South Seas years ago. The legend - and even more the facts behind it - so fired his enthusiasm that he put aside all else until he had written this book.
Damien the Leper is more than a profoundly moving biography of an almost legendary figure. It is one of that select group of books of classic stature which will endure as long as men thrill to deeds of valor and pay homage to the great spiritual truths so magnificently reflected in the life of Damien de Veuster, priest of God, a leper.
Taken from the back cover.
So began, nearly a century ago in a quiet, low-ceilinged library, the great adventure of Damien the Leper - the magnificent story of courage, devotion and sacrifice that has become a living legend throughout the world. Enchanted with the lush, tropical beauty of the South Sea islands, entombed with the living dead, Damien fearlessly and eagerly thrust aside all thoughts of personal danger to live a flaming adventure of the spirit that grows more brilliant with the passing years.
John Farrow - author, sailor, World War II Naval officer, director of some of Hollywood's most distinguished motion pictures, recipient of world-renowned awards - first encountered the Legend of Damien while traveling in the South Seas years ago. The legend - and even more the facts behind it - so fired his enthusiasm that he put aside all else until he had written this book.
Damien the Leper is more than a profoundly moving biography of an almost legendary figure. It is one of that select group of books of classic stature which will endure as long as men thrill to deeds of valor and pay homage to the great spiritual truths so magnificently reflected in the life of Damien de Veuster, priest of God, a leper.
Taken from the back cover.
Number of Copies
2
