The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots: Memoir of an Extraordinary Life

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Overview

Whether parachuting behind enemy lines.jumping into a Secret Service sedan for a White House meeting with JFK.or navigating the swirling flood waters of a hurricane.New Orleans' Archbishop Philip Hannan knows only one way to operate: totally committed and full speed ahead

The embodiment of "The Greatest Generation," Archbishop Hannan's intellect, wit, generosity, and work ethic were unparalleled when fighting for what he believed in: the dangers of fascism, the preservation of the Faith, the inherent, if unforeseen, pitfalls in advising politicians on Church doctrine.

Grab a front row seat on this extraordinary man's always fascinating, ever-humbling journey as he makes his mark on the pivotal events of the 20th century--the second World War, the Kennedy presidency, Vatican II, the integration of the South, Hurricane Katrina.

Go behind the scenes as Archbishop Philip Hannan--at age 97, still the quintessential priest and American--details the events, pressures, decisions, and emotions of his one-of-a-kind experiences.proving, once again, the impact that one human being can have on history.

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  • SKU: 9781592766970
  • SKU10: 1592766978
  • Qty Remaining Online: 92
  • Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (IN)
  • Date Published: May 2010
  • Illustrated: Yes

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