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by Louis Reile, SM
137 pgs.
In a literary world filled with Jason Bourne, James Bond, and Robert Langdon, we Marianists have our own exciting man of action: William Joseph Chaminade. Yet, there is a critical element that separates our Blessed Founder from the rest. Chaminade actually existed, and the spine-tingling drama—chases, narrow escapes, forced exile, and long-awaited return to rebuild the Church of France—was all real.
Running Giant, a top-selling Marianist publication, is an easy-to-read historical retelling of the life and times of Blessed Chaminade that is true not only to the historical reality of Chaminade's life but also to the suspense it contained. This new printing has updated language that is suitable for today's readers, yet it retains the integrity of the original work.
This 137-page novel is an especially helpful introduction to the beginnings of the Marianist Family. The new printing has updated language that is suitable for today's readers, yet it retains the integrity of the original work. This book may be useful to teachers in a classroom environment or to promote discussion in small community groups. (Note: a reading guide is available for this book).