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City of Saints: A Pilgrimage to John Paul II's Kraków Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

George Weigel (Author), Carrie Gress (Author, Narrator), Stephen Weigel (Author, Narrator),
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"Karol Wojtyła, Pope John Paul II, was a man whose life was the expression of a richly textured and multidimensional soul. The many layers of that soul took on their first, mature form in Kraków." (George Weigel)

In this beautiful spiritual travelogue, New York Times best-selling author George Weigel leads listeners through the historic streets of Kraków, Poland, introducing one of the world's great cities through the life of one of the most influential Catholic leaders of all time.

"To follow Karol Wojtyła through Kraków is to follow an itinerary of sanctity while learning the story of a city." Weigel writes. "Thus, in what follows, the story of Karol Wojtyła, St. John Paul II, and the story of Kraków are interwoven in a chronological pilgrimage through the life of a saint that reveals, at the same time, the dramatic history and majestic culture of a city where a boy grew into a man, priest, a bishop - and an apostle to the world."

With notes on the city's remarkable fabric by Carrie Gress, City of Saints offers an in-depth look at a man and a city that made an indelible impression on the life and thought of the Catholic Church and the 21st century world.

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours and 28 minutes
  2. Author
    George Weigel, see all
  3. Narrator
    Carrie Gress, see all
  4. Audible release date
    October 27, 2015
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B015RPW3DO
  8. Version
    Unabridged
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    Audiobook
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Listening Length 7 hours and 28 minutes
Author George Weigel, Carrie Gress, Stephen Weigel
Narrator Carrie Gress, Stephen Weigel, Stefan Rudnicki
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Audible.com Release Date October 27, 2015
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B015RPW3DO
Best Sellers Rank #315,643 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#738 in Clergy
#753 in Literary & Religious Travel Guides
#787 in Catholicism (Audible Books & Originals)

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Pundit
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the great miracles of modern times was the overcoming of totalitarian ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2015
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George Weigel and team provides rich commentary on the places and names that figured prominently in his previous biographical writings of Saint Pope John Paul II. This book dives deep into points not fully elaborated even in the 1000+ pages of biographical material that author GW has already published on JPII.

Vignettes of Polish history and places are made vivid and their importance is illustrated and accented.

One of the great miracles of modern times was the overcoming of totalitarian communism in Poland and Europe. The Catholic Church in Poland was a major influence in resisting the twin twentieth century totalitarian regimes of Nazism and communism in Poland. Both were overcome. Evil was overcome with good.

Rich photographs highlight the rich historical profiles of places insightfully described and narrated upon.

In a our modern times and culture, we live in an age of sceptics, scorners and doubters but heroes have walked among humanity and made powerful impacts for the good of humanity via principle, faith, courage, patience and perseverance. Some of those heroes are described here. Kraków has a rich history and culture and set of places to remember the past and vibrantly live the present.

Quoting: In 1596, Giovani Paolo Mucante, master of ceremonies to the papal legate Cardinal Henrico Gaetano, wrote: "If there were no Rome, Kraków would be Rome" - a tribute to the denseness of the city's Catholicism, with its many churches, its abundance of the tombs of the canonized or beatified, and its rich array of religious communities: Dominicans, Norbertines, Franciscans, Jesuits, Paulines, Benedictines, Camaldolese, Carmelites, Felicians and Cistercians, to name but a few.

Read, study, enjoy.

Note: World Youth Day is scheduled be held in Kraków, Poland during 25-31 July 2016. This book can prepare you for a visit to Kraków anytime and show you much more than you are likely to see in person on a single trip.

For author GW's own updated comments on this item, please see: http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/4360/John_Paul_IIs_beloved_Krakw.aspx
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Katy Warner
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book to Read before World Youth Day 2016
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2016
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We are really enjoying this book! We are reading it aloud as a family. I have been looking for a biography of JPII - something not too voluminous. This is perfect! I love the history of Poland interwoven. I will not be able to go to World Youth Day in Krakow this summer, but my brother will be and I feel like I am already traveling there with him in spirit.
This book is well written and logically outlined. The pictures do not eclipse the text. It is primarily the story of Krakow and the city's most recent saint, the man of the century, Pope John Paul II.
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Judith A. Marchinda
4.0 out of 5 stars the author is very intelligent and in order to digest its contents
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016
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I'm not quite finished with it yet; the author is very intelligent and in order to digest its contents, I find I need to read the chapters slowly.
I am making a Catholic Pilgrimage to Poland with the Marian Missionaries of Stockbridge, MA from 9/30 - 10/9.
I'm sure I will be able to relate better to all that the book explains then.

/J.A. Marchinda
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John Dennis
5.0 out of 5 stars Life of the spirit survives horrific occupations.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020
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This book is a wonderful preparation for a visit to Kraków. Even if you can’t visit, it is so informative about this beautiful city and it’s history. And, if you are Catholic and a fan of Pope John Paul II, you will love it even more. I have visited Kraków five times.
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Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully readable
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016
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Such a wonderful book, filled with information yet delightfully readable! We purchased this book in order to prepare for our pilgrimage to Poland and were so grateful to have such a fantastic resource!
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Byron
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed and was attached to every page
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2016
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An awakening that stirred my creative soul to do the most important thing after reading a book. I LEARNED AND I GROWED. I enjoyed and was attached to every page.
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Olivia Scheuler
5.0 out of 5 stars I am so very glad that I read this book before our trip to ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016
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I am so very glad that I read this book before our trip to Krakow! It is wonderful and presents the information in a very organized & interesting manner.
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Patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved reading about my Polish Pope. John Paul II was an inspiration to me.
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2017
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Loved reading about my Polish Pope. John Paul II was an inspiration. A man of great faith for the world.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2019
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A great book to also use as a guide in Krakow
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful book from George Weigel
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2016
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A great book, as one would expect from Mr. Weigel. He provides some great insights based on his experience of both the city and it's most famous bishop.
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Anthony Lo
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2016
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Very nice book and informative.
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PETRUS
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent companion.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2016
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Found it to be an extremely useful read and guide when visiting the city.
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Christine Mantler
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2017
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I Have been quite pleased with my items that I have recieved so far except for the one book
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