Why read The Vicar of Christ?

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The New York Times Bestseller is now available in its 35th Anniversary Edition, featuring an extensive new introduction by Justice Samuel Alito of the U.S. Supreme Court. (NOTE: Only the new edition from QUID PRO BOOKS is an all-new printing and includes the new Foreword, even if this description erroneously…

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2 authors picked The Vicar of Christ as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ward Tanneberg

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This is one of my absolute favorite novels. It's an older book, and it's so well written.

The story revolves around the life of Delan Walsh, who is at first a salty-talking Medal of Hero Marine Gunnery Sargent, then a Supreme Court Justice, a monk, and finally, the Pope.

I loved the extraordinary detail in every phase of this story. I especially learned a great deal about the US Supreme Court, and for me, a non-Catholic, the amazing and intimate insights into the Vatican were the best. I highly recommend this one, as it is both entertaining and insightful.

From Ward's list on faith, suspense, hope, and terror.

Charles Rosenberg

Author

I am lucky to have lived a few lives – I am a lawyer, was a television consultant and analyst, and am now an author. But that’s nothing compared to this book’s protagonist, a man who was a medal of honor winner, then a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, then a monk, and finally the Pope. Creatively told and excellently written, this book inspires me to think that anything, any path is possible.

From Charles' list on transporting you to another time and place.