The Saint Makers - Inside the Catholic Church and How a War Hero Inspired a Journey of Faith

Part biography of a wartime adventurer, part detective story, and part faith journey, this intriguing book from a New York Times journalist and bestselling author takes us inside the modern-day making of a saint.

About the author

Joe Drape is an award-winning sportswriter for the New York Times. He is the author of six books, including the New York Times bestsellers Our Boys: A Perfect Season on the Plains with the Smith Center Redmen and American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise. His book Black Maestro was the inaugural winner of the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award. A native of Kansas City and graduate of Rockhurst High School, Drape earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Southern Methodist University. He lives in New York City with his wife and son.

Summary

Part biography of a wartime adventurer, part detective story, and part faith journey, this intriguing book from a New York Times journalist and bestselling author takes us inside the modern-day making of a saint.

Foreword

New York Times bestselling author Joe Drape takes us inside the modern-day process of the making of a saint -- part biography of wartime hero and patriot Father Emil Kapaun, part history of the Catholic Church, part detective story, and part journey of faith.

Product details

• Authors: Joe Drape, Drape Joe
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.11.2022
• EAN: 9780316268820
• ISBN: 978-0-316-26882-0
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 208 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 240 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, HISTORY / Military / World War II, RELIGION / Christian Church / History, History of Religion, Second World War, Christian Churches & denominations, Christian Churches, denominations, groups, Religion and beliefs, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General