Dorothy Day

by Kent, Deborah

• ISBN13: 9780802851000
• ISBN10: 0802851002
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-04-01
• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co

Summary

This fascinating biography chronicles the life of Dorothy Day, known the world over as the leader of the Catholic Worker Movement. Guided by a strong commitment to social justice and by deep religious ideals, Dorothy Day dedicated her life to the service of others. Deborah Kent here recounts the trials and triumphs of Dorothy Day's life, detailing her role as the founder of The Catholic Worker newspaper, as the founder of numerous "houses of hospitality" that provided food and shelter to the destitute, and as the champion of causes that helped those in need.

Author Biography

Deborah Kent is the author of more than a dozen novels for young adults and numerous nonfiction titles. She lives in Chicago, Illinois

Table of Contents

Prologue: To Overcome Evil with Good	p. vii
A Family Apart	p. 1
To Change the World	p. 15
Adrift	p. 29
The Cottage by the Sea	p. 43
A Prayer and an Answer	p. 57
A Penny a Copy	p. 69
House of Hospitality	p. 81
Back to the Land	p. 93
The Troubled Path of Peace	p. 103
The End of an Era	p. 117
The Challenge of Change	p. 131
The End of the Pilgrimage	p. 141
Epilogue: A Legacy of Love	p. 153
My Sources for This Book	p. 156
Suggestions for Further Reading	p. 160
Photo Credits	p. 162
Index	p. 164
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