| The Gospel of César Chávez: My Faith in Action Contributor(s): Garcia, Mario T. (Editor), Garcia, Mario T. (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1580512232 ISBN-13: 9781580512237 Publisher: Sheed & Ward OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: bThis is a book of spiritual reflections, prayers, or mantras from one of the great spiritual leaders of our time: Cesar Chavez. Perhaps the best-known Latino historical figure in the United States, a key aspect of why he did what he did was his faith. He was a devout Catholic and a man of deep moral and spiritual values, which is what drove him to seek basic rights for farm workers as well as recognition for their human dignity as children of God. Now, for the first time, The Gospel of Cesar Chavez calls attention to the spiritual side of this great leader through his own words. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Religious - Religion | Faith - Religion | Christian Living - Social Issues |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007010721 |
| Series: Celebrating Faith |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6.44" W x 8.45" (0.41 lbs) 140 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Catholic - Ethnic Orientation - Latino - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Once asked to explain how he had sustained himself over so many years of struggle, C sar Ch vez responded: "I don't think I could base my will to struggle on cold economics or some political doctrine. For me, the base must be faith." In evaluating the life and struggles of C sar Ch vez, one of the most recognized Latino leaders in the United States and the first labor leader to successfully organize and unionize U.S. farm workers, many historians, journalists, and other writers have largely missed one significant factor of his life-his faith and deep spirituality. The Gospel of C sar Ch vez uses the prolific leader's own words to express his profound faith and the way it shaped his life and leadership. |