Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
CANDLES IN THE DARK. The Authorized Biography of Fr. Richard Ho Lung and the Missionaries of the Poor
by Pearce, Joseph
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1618903985
- ISBN 13
- 9781618903983
- Seller
-
Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Charlotte: Saint Benedict Press, 2013. First edition. Hardcover. A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. This copy is signed by the author on the title page. Father Richard Ho Lung, M.O.P. - poet, teacher, musician - is the founder of the Missionaries of the Poor, one of the fastest growing religious orders in the world. Known as the "reggae priest," Fr. Ho Lung had a hit single and critically acclaimed musical. He and his band - Father Ho Lung and Friends - toured the world. In his spare time he taught literature at the University of the West Indies. In 1980, he left behind the fame and academic life, and founded the Missionaries of the Poor to serve the poor and downtrodden in his island home through service and song. Now, marked by a joyful sense of sacrifice and love, Fr. Ho Lung and his more than 550 brothers and his army of volunteers minister to thousands in eight countries around the globe. Here, in the first and only authorized biography of Father Ho Lung and his order, Joseph Pearce - the pre-eminent Catholic biographer of our time - gives a full and vibrant account of a man who, along with his brothers, is truly changing the world. Candles in the Dark is not simply the fascinating story of a man and his order, it is a powerful reminder that God still works in our world today. 260 pages with index.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15360
- Title
- CANDLES IN THE DARK. The Authorized Biography of Fr. Richard Ho Lung and the Missionaries of the Poor
- Author
- Pearce, Joseph
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 1618903985
- ISBN 13
- 9781618903983
- Publisher
- Saint Benedict Press
- Place of Publication
- Charlotte
- Date Published
- 2013
- Keywords
- signed, Missionaries of the Poor, Founder, Father Richard Ho Lung, poet, teacher, musician, reggae priest
Terms of Sale
Ed Smith Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
- Poor
- A book with significant wear and faults. A poor condition book is still a reading copy with the full text still readable. Any...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...