Nearer, My God: An Autobiography of Faith (Harvest Book) - Softcover

Buckley Jr. Jr., William F

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0156006189 ISBN 13: 9780156006187

Publisher: Harper Paperbacks, 1998

Synopsis

This is the memoir of one man's faith. The renowned social and political commentator, William F. Buckley Jr., turns to a highly personal subject -- his faith. And he tells us the story of his life as a Catholic Christian. "Nearer, My God" is the most reflective, poignant, and searching of Bill Buckley's many books. In the opening chapters he relives his childhood, a loving, funny, nostalgic glimpse into pre-World War II America and England. He speaks about his religious experiences to a world that has changed dramatically. He is unafraid of revealing the most personal side of his faith. He describes, in his distinctive style, the intimacy of a trip to Lourdes, the impact on him of the searing account by Maria Valtorta of the Crucifixion, the ordination of his nephew into the priesthood, and gives a moving account of his mother's death. And there is humor, as Buckley gives a unique, hilarious view of a visit to the Vatican with Malcolm Muggeridge, Charlton Heston, Grace Kelly, and David Niven. Personal though this book is, Buckley has gone to others to examine new perspectives, putting together his own distinguished 'Forum' and leaning on the great literature of the past to illustrate his thinking on contemporary Catholic and Christian issues.

About this title

Product Description:

Nearer, My God The nationally bestselling exploration of the importance of religious faith in one's life, by the world-famed social and political commentator. In highly personal terms, and with the wit and acuity for which he is justly renowned, Buckley discusses the vital issues of Catholic doctrine and practice.

About the Author:

William F. Buckley Jr. is the founder of National Review and was the host of what was television's longest-running program, Firing Line. He was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The author of thirteen other novels, including Spytime and Nuremberg: The Reckoning, he lives in Connecticut.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0156006189
• ISBN 13: 9780156006187
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336