Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #223034 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 400 pages

Review
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR MOTHER ANGELICA
"In this dramatic page-turner, Raymond Arroyo has captured the life and lessons of Mother Angelica, a woman who may well be the patron saint of CEOs. Buy this book and be inspired."
--Lee Iacocca, The Iacocca Foundation, former chief executive officer of the Chrysler Corporation
"Raymond Arroyo masterfully captures the complexities, humanity, and tenacity of Mother Angelica, who has long been one of my own personal heroes. The founder of the Eternal Word Television Network, Mother Angelica is a woman who dared to dream, to stand up for what she believed in, and whose faith showed that anything is possible. In Arroyo's hands, she becomes someone you wish you had the opportunity to know and love. Read this book and believe."
--Nicholas Sparks
"This is some woman. What a wonderful story Raymond Arroyo has written--wonderful because it's true, because he got the facts, because she chose him to tell them, and because he's a born storyteller."
--Peggy Noonan, author of "When Character Was King
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"Mother Angelica's personal words to me, her courageous example, and her constant prayers helped inspire my portrayal of Jesus in "The Passion of the Christ," No one could have captured the essence of this modern-day saint better than Raymond Arroyo. His narrative gifts and understanding of Mother are clearly evident in this truthful and often candid depiction of one nun's struggle to bring God to the multitudes. Surely this book, and Mother's life will have an incredible enduring legacy."
--James Caviezel, actor
"Mother Angelica is one of the greatest entrepreneurs of all time, and is truly one of my heroes. With his"insider" perspective, Raymond Arroyo has done a masterful job capturing not only Mother's immeasurable accomplishments but also her remarkable personality. Like Mother herself, this book has the unique combination of being both inspiring and entertaining."
--Thomas S. Monaghan, founder of Domino's Pizza and Chancellor of Ave Maria University
"A rattling good story of fear, faith, courage, and bulldog tenacity, beautifully told. The drama of Mother Angelica's life is a powerful reminder that the extraordinary lies just beyond the ordinary--if we have eyes to see and ears to hear."
--George Weigel, author of "Witness to Hope: Tthe Biography of Pope John Paul II
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Customer Reviews

Utterly Brilliant -
Against all odds this humble nun managed to start a truly catholic channel (Liberal American bishops were one of her obstacles - but she beat them too!)- now a global network. No excuses for catholics not to know their faith as a result of this miraculous nun. Well written and researched.

In Defense of Faith
This is a biography of Mother Angelica, born in 1923, by the author Raymond Arroyo. She is a cloistered nun, television host, and creator of the world's largest religious broadcasting organization, Eternal Word Television Network. He describes her impoverished Ohio upbringing; experiences guiding her faith, and the fiery entrepreneurial spirit that helped her overcome corporate and ecclesiastic challenges to success. Her story is truly inspiring and I highly recommend you read this book.