Karol grew up in a time of great uncertainty for Poland. Although he was born into an independent Poland, he was a young man during the Nazi occupation of his homeland in World War II. When many Poles were anti-semitic, Karol had Jewish friends; when his country turned its back on religion, Karol studied in secret to become a priest. This fascinating biography details Karol's childhood and the events that led him to be named Pope John Paul II in 1978.
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Karol grew up in a time of great uncertainty for Poland. Although he was born into an independent Poland, he was a young man during the Nazi occupation of his homeland in World War II. When many Poles were anti-semitic, Karol had Jewish friends; when his country turned its back on religion, Karol studied in secret to become a priest. This fascinating biography details Karol's childhood and the events that led him to be named Pope John Paul II in 1978.
Imprint | Aladdin |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Childhood of World Figures |
Release date | July 2005 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | July 2005 |
Authors | George E. Stanley |
Dimensions | 194 x 130 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 176 |
Edition | Original |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4169-1282-8 |
Barcode | 9781416912828 |
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LSN | 1-4169-1282-7 |