Prince of Peace

Informationen zum Autor James Carroll was raised in Washington, D.C., and ordained to the Catholic priesthood in 1969. He served as a chaplain at Boston University from 1969 to 1974, then left the priesthood to become a writer. A distinguished scholar- in-residence at Suffolk University, he is a columnist for the Boston Globe and a regular contributor to the Daily Beast. His critically admired books include Practicing Catholic , the National Book Award–winning An American Requiem , House of War , which won the first PEN/Galbraith Award, and the New York Times bestseller Constantine’s Sword , now an acclaimed documentary. Klappentext Vietnam: bitterly contested on the American home front and on the battlefields of Southeast Asia. Risking his vows to the priesthood and his status as a Korean War hero, Michael Maguire struggles with God and country in this thrilling novel of faith, truth, and honor, "so rich and vital it leaves you breathless" (Chicago Tribune).

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: James Carroll
• Editore: Houghton Mifflin
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 02.10.1998
• EAN: 9780395926192
• ISBN: 978-0-395-92619-2
• Pagine: 536
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 210 mm x 32 mm
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi; Romance, Historical fiction, History of Religion, Ancient World, Christian Churches, denominations, groups, United States of America, USA, Philosophy of religion, Fiction: general and literary, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Religion and beliefs, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Religious and spiritual fiction, Relating to religious groups, Ancient religions and Mythologies, FICTION: Women, FICTION: Historical / General, RELIGION: Inspirational, RELIGION: History, FICTION: Action & Adventure, FICTION: War & Military, FICTION: Religious, FICTION: Romance / Historical / Ancient World, RELIGION: Philosophy, RELIGION: Faith, Adventure / action fiction