Dorothy Day the world will be saved by beauty : an intimate portrait of my grandmother
"Dorothy Day (1897-1980) was a prominent Catholic, writer, social activist, and co-founder of a movement dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor. Her life has been revealed through her own writings as well as the work of historians, theologians, and academics. What has been missing until n...
| Main Author: | Hennessy, Kate, 1960- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Scribner,
2017.
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| Edition: | First Scribner hardcover edition. |
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| Summary: |
"Dorothy Day (1897-1980) was a prominent Catholic, writer, social activist, and co-founder of a movement dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor. Her life has been revealed through her own writings as well as the work of historians, theologians, and academics. What has been missing until now is a more personal account from the point of view of someone who knew her well. Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty is a frank and reflective, heartfelt and humorous portrayal as written by her granddaughter, Kate Hennessy" -- Publisher's website |
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| Item Description: |
Includes index. |
| Physical Description: |
xii, 372 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| ISBN: |
9781501133961 1501133969 |
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