My Path to Peace and Justice; An Autobiography
Beth Preheim (Cover art) Marion, South Dakota: Fortkamp Publishing / Rose Hill Books, 1996. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Trade paperback. [4], iv, 269, [7] pages. Illustrations. Rare signed copy. Inscribed on the title page by the author. Inscription reads: To Rebecca Bronheim with love, Richard T. McSorley, S.J., 12/7/2000. [Perhaps this is the Ms. Bronheim who became Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Health Service Delivery Project, Jordan?] Book includes Foreword, as well as Parts on The Philippines; The Early Years; Ridge, Maryland; From Parish to Classroom; Travels Abroad; Living the Beatitudes; and Return to Georgetown. There are a total of seven Parts with 24 chapters. Also contains Afterword and Index. In this autobiography, the author documents his life, and his travels throughout Europe, South America, Central America, and the Middle East. His descriptions of these events form a backdrop for the real story--his spiritual journey toward active peacemaking and unswerving pacifism. Through it all, he weaves the thread of the theology of peace. He applies gospel principles to our social and government structures. Father Richard McSorley, SJ (October 2, 1914-October 17, 2002) was a Jesuit priest and peace studies Professor at Georgetown University. In 1964 he was unofficially assigned by Robert F. Kennedy to give counsel to his sister-in-law, Jacqueline Kennedy at Georgetown University. Five years later Bill Clinton asked him to say a prayer for peace at St. Mark’s Church. McSorley founded the Center for Peace Studies at Georgetown. He had a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Ottawa University (1939) and he taught philosophy at Scranton University. He is the author of several books. He marched with Martin Luther King Jr. Richard T. McSorley, S. J. led an extraordinary life. He survived a World War II prison camp to become one of the devoted peacemakers of the twentieth century. From struggles against segregation in the late forties to Vietnam War protests in the sixties to condemnation of nuclear weapons in the eighties, Father McSorley has been involved in some of the great social movements of the last half-century. His life crossed paths with many notable figures: Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin; Martin Luther King, Jr.; Daniel Berrigan; the Kennedy family; Bill Clinton; and a host of leaders from throughout the world. In this autobiography published six years before his death, McSorley documents his life, his travels throughout Europe, South American, Central America and the Middle East. His descriptions of these events form a backdrop of the real story - his spiritual journey toward active peacemaking and pacifism. Through it all he weaves the thread of the theology of peace. He applies religious principles to social and government structures. He counters the justification of war with the biblical call to love enemies. This book is an account of a life devoted to service. Condition: Very good.
Keywords: Peacemaking, Pacifism, Pearl Harbor, Concentration Camp, Antiwar Protest, Racism, Seminary, Pastor, Scranton University, Georgetown, Robert Kennedy, Civil Rights, Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassination, Protest, Resistance, Nonviolence, Catholic, Beth
ISBN: 1879175193
[Book #82233]
Price: $175.00