Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'A remarkable book. Weigel's biography is likely to remain the standard one-volume reference on John Paul II for many years to come.' -- Pittsburg Post-Gazette ?'Fascinating. . . sheds light on the history of the twentieth century for everyone.' --New York Times Book Review The definitive biography of Pope John Paul II that explores how influential he was on the world stage and in some of the most historic events of the twentieth century that can still be felt today Witness to Hope is the authoritative biography of one of the singular figures--some might argue the singular figure--of our time. With unprecedented cooperation from John Paul II and the people who knew and worked with him throughout his life, George Weigel offers a groundbreaking portrait of the Pope as a man, a thinker, and a leader whose religious convictions defined a new approach to world politics--and changed the course of history. As even his critics concede, John Paul II occupied a unique