A Franciscan priest recounts the history of his mission and the founding of the Covenant Houses and, in graphic detail, reveals the lives of the desperate street kids who, without his help, might have been lost forever
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Rev. Bruce Ritter (1927-1999) was a Roman Catholic Priest and Franciscan Friar. After teaching theology at Manhattan College in the Bronx, he founded Covenant House in New York City, the largest, privately funded Agency in America that provides help for needy youth.
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Seller: A.C. Daniel's Collectable Books, South Paris, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. solid hardcover first edition only minor wear seen. Seller Inventory # 005155
Seller: 2Vbooks, Derwood, MD, U.S.A.
Hard cover. Condition: Very good. No dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 244 p. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. No remainder mark. HC 411. Seller Inventory # Alibris.0053259
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP89005589
Seller: GLENN DAVID BOOKS, Wyomissing, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This is a Social Issue Hardback from 1987. It is a red cloth spine on a gray board in Very Good condition with a Very Good jacket. 1st Edition. Inscribed by Bruce Ritter on half - title page. This book has some light wear but still nice. The cover is clean and the pages are tight & clean. Nice edges. Some spine end wear. The jacket with price is clean & bright. 245 pages. #20711-225. Seller Inventory # 020711
Seller: Browse Awhile Books, Tipp City, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # 1154261
Seller: Nelsons Books, Chazy, NY, U.S.A.
Hard cover. First edition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 244 p. Audience: General/trade. Book is clean and tight, jacket is very good. Very good in very good dust jacket. Seller Inventory # Alibris.0000148
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Seller Inventory # 43931
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.1GKB8
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.038524214X.G
Seller: Callaghan Books South, New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Fine. Slightly smaller book, dark red cloth spine, dark gray boards, gilt lettering bright on spine, 244 lightly browned pages. DJ glossy black with color-illustration of young person on front, colorful lettering, praise on back for Ritter from President Reagan, Mother Teresa and Jesse Jackson, small b/w photo of Ritter on back. DJ and book, both Very Fine. Seller Inventory # 32715