A truly historical document that leaves for posterity the intellectual and spiritual teachings of His Holiness Pope John Paul II

Following the international bestseller Crossing the Threshold of Hope , this book provides a glimpse into the past of Pope John Paul II. Chronicling the years he spent as a bishop, and later Archbishop in Krakow, through to his election as the first Polish Pope in 1978, it offers recollections about his life and his thoughts on various issues.

Remarkable autobiographical meditation by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, addressing particularly the effect of 20th-century totalitarianism on His beliefs.

Offers a collection of writings from John Paul II, who calls us to build a more open society, which recognises human rights, to listen to our neighbour's cry for help, to build bridges and to share in one another's gifts. This work includes John Paul's Spiritual Testimony .

A celebration of the life of John Paul II, this work is filled with images taken over the course of his 27-year reign and quotes from his writings and speeches. It also features an introduction by Archbishop Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, who accompanied John Paul II on a number of international pastoral visits.