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The Foundling

The Foundling

Spellman, Francis Cardinal

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesChristian Living

ISBN10: 1166133508
ISBN13: 9781166133504
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Foundling is a book written by Francis Cardinal Spellman. It is a memoir that tells the story of his life, from his childhood in New York City to his rise to become one of the most prominent leaders of the Catholic Church in America. The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a significant period in Spellman's life.In the first part, Spellman describes his childhood and early years as a priest. He talks about his experiences growing up in a large Irish Catholic family and his decision to enter the priesthood. He also discusses his time as a seminarian and his early years as a priest, including his work as a chaplain during World War II.The second part of the book covers Spellman's time as Archbishop of New York. He discusses the challenges he faced in leading the diocese, including the changing social and political landscape of the city. He also talks about his involvement in national and international affairs, including his work with the Vatican and his role as a spiritual advisor to several U.S. presidents.The final part of the book focuses on Spellman's later years, including his retirement and eventual death. He reflects on his life and the lessons he learned along the way, including the importance of faith, family, and service to others.Overall, The Foundling is a powerful and inspiring memoir that offers a unique perspective on the life of one of America's most influential Catholic leaders. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in America or the life of Francis Cardinal Spellman.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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