The Firebrand, The Dominican College of San Rafael
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ISBN10: 1162781203
ISBN13: 9781162781204
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162781204
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Firebrand is a book written by Deborah Pentz that tells the story of the Dominican College of San Rafael, a small Catholic women's college in California. The book follows the life of Sister Mary Dominic, a nun who becomes the president of the college in the 1960s. Sister Mary Dominic is a strong-willed and passionate leader who is determined to modernize the college and make it more relevant to the changing times.The book explores the challenges and obstacles that Sister Mary Dominic faces as she tries to transform the college. She must navigate the politics of the Catholic Church, deal with resistance from the faculty and staff, and confront the changing attitudes of the students. Along the way, she forms strong relationships with some of the students and faculty members, and they work together to create a more inclusive and progressive community.The Firebrand is a compelling and inspiring story of a woman who was ahead of her time and who fought for what she believed in. It is a testament to the power of leadership and the importance of education in shaping the future.1925. An edition of the 1925 college annual, The Firebrand, from The Dominican College of San Rafael in California.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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