Father Damien: Hawaii's Saint
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (905 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 157306307X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 577 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Enhancing this already colorful book, is the cover painting of Damien created by the late renown artist Peggy Chun.. This story vividly unfolds as it depicts the challenges and hardships he encountered leading up to and during his selfless dedication to the victims of Hansen's Disease. This miracle worker's story is known around the world, and continues with his canonization into sainthood in October '09. This full color world manga style book illustrates Father Damien's life, beginning in Belgium and ending in Moloka'i, Hawai'i
In 1863, Father Damien went to the Hawaiian Islands, where he was ordained. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA(c) Copyright 2010. From School Library Journal Grade 4 Up—A chronology of key events in Father Damien's life is presented in comic-book format. His childhood working on a farm stood him in good stead as he labored to build houses and chapels for the islanders. The illustrations, though adequate, lack the emotional impact of the cover art, a painting inspired by the Peggy Chun mosaic in Hawaii. Still, graphic-novel fans may enjoy learning about Saint Damien in this format.—Linda L. In 1873, he volunteered to stay with the diseased victims at the leper settlement on Molokai. No redistribution permitted. A straightforward narrative is
I got this for my kids, they enjoy biographies Richard I got this for my kids, they enjoy biographies, kids need role models, just the thing for them