Pope John Paul II : Biography
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ISBN: 0517200813 / Publisher: Random House Inc, November 1997
Chronicles the rise of the Polish pope covering his childhood, his days as a quarryman, and his battles with the communist government in Poland
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A definitive portrait of the Catholic pontiff follows his prewar childhood and youth in Nazi-occupied Poland, decision to become a priest, rise to cardinal under Communism, elevation to the papacy, and continuing role as a spiritual and world leader. 35,000 first printing.
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