{"product_id":"my-life-with-the-saints-paperback","title":"My Life with the Saints - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Martin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn L. Allen\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Martin's final word is as Jungian as it is Catholic: God does not want us to be Mother Teresa or Dorothy Day. God wants us to be most fully ourselves.\" --\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e Book World \u003cbr\u003e WITTY, WRYLY HONEST, AND ALWAYS ORIGINAL, \u003ci\u003eMy Life with \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe Saints\u003c\/i\u003e is James Martin's story of how his life has been shaped by some surprising friends--the saints of the Catholic Church. In his modern classic memoir, Martin introduces us to saints throughout history--from St. Peter to Dorothy Day, St. Francis of Assisi to Mother Teresa--and chronicles his lifelong friendships with them. Filled with fascinating tales, Martin's funny, vibrant, and stirring book invites readers to discover how saints guide us throughout our earthly journeys and how they help each of us find holiness in our own lives. \u003cbr\u003e Featuring a new chapter from Martin, this tenth-anniversary edition of the best-selling memoir updates readers about his life over the past ten years. In that time, he has been a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author, official chaplain of \u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eColbert Report\u003c\/i\u003e, and a welcome presence in the media whenever there's a breaking Catholic news story. But he has always remained recognizably himself. John L. Allen, Jr., the acclaimed Catholic journalist, contributes a foreword that shows how Martin has become one of the wisest and most insightful voices of this era. \u003cbr\u003e \"An outstanding and often hilarious memoir.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \"One of the best spiritual memoirs in years.\" --Robert Ellsberg \"Remarkably engaging.\" --\u003ci\u003eU.S. Catholic\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly's\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books of the Year \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Christopher Award \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Catholic Press Association Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAMES MARTIN, SJ\u003c\/b\u003e, is associate editor of America magazine. A prolific author, writer, and editor, his books include \u003ci\u003eMy Life with the Saints\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e A Jesuit Off-Broadway, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eSearching for God at Ground Zero, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIn Good Company\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the editor of \u003ci\u003eAwake My Soul\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCelebrating Good Liturgy\u003c\/i\u003e. His articles have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Philadelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Tablet\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCommonweal\u003c\/i\u003e. Fr. Martin resides in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457733345458,"sku":"9780829444520","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/a004c6ea2ed04315a3b9e9b6b7e9cc6d.webp?v=1778884077","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/my-life-with-the-saints-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}