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Book Reviews of My Life With the Saints
Book Review: Not your usual Life With the Saints
Summary: 5 Stars
When my sister first recommended this book which her Jesuit son had sent to her, I said, "It sounds very dull." She said, "Just try it."
James Martin wraps one into My Life with the Saints with his first chapter, The Saint of the Sock Drawer. He reveals the humanity of his favorite saints who are helpful and relevant in his life.
Yes, you are drawn nearer to these saints from different backgrounds and values finding that God chooses even the humblest of beings to be his exalted heroes. Martin also emphasizes the possiblity of sainthood in all of us just in trying to live our lives as well as we should.
Book Review: Not Your Typical Saints Book
Summary: 5 Stars
My Life With the Saints is not your typical saints book...and that's why I enjoyed it so much. What Fr. Jim Martin does is provide readers with an engaging, humorous, and touching personal spiritual memoir within the context of the saints. In doing so, he puts the "horse before the cart" where it belongs, meaning that he focuses on everyday living and then shows how the saints illuminate that lived experience. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning about the saints and how they can inspire us to find God in everyday living.
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Book Review: A Wonderful Gift for all ages
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was purchased as a gift for a young teen girl. Who will undoubtly think that it has no place in her busy active life. That is o.k. because when she is ready the book will still be there. It will still be timely. It will have more insight each time she reads it. And, it can be the friend that brings comfort, guidance, patience and understanding for all that occurs during ones life.
Book Review: My Life with the Saints
Summary: 5 Stars
This is not your usual story of saints. In fact some of them are not
"certified saints" Rather it is the story of a man who gave up the
corporate world to became a Catholic priest. He unites his life's journey with his awakening to the wonderful friends and companions he
has made. It is a humorous, fact-filled, spiritual biography of this
articulate man, James Martin, SJ.
Book Review: Not just for Catholics
Summary: 5 Stars
James Martin shows not only his humanity but the humanity of several beloved saints with whom he has become acquainted. His writing is witty and down to earth, bringing us into the lives of saints about whom we have all heard.
Drawing on his own life experiences, Fr. Martin also gives us brief biographies of each saint, from Terese of Lisieux to Mother Teresa to Dorothy Day.
This mini-biography/autobiography is a wonderful companion, showing us how our favorite saints are people just like us, helping to change the world for the better.