The Shadow of His Wings

By Gereon Goldmann, Benedict Leutenegger (translator), Mary Cherubina Madl (translator)

Book cover of The Shadow of His Wings: The True Story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann, OFM

Book description

We had to do it. We had to reprint this book. Rarely has a book had such an impact on so many of us here at Ignatius Press. It is one of the most powerful and moving books we have come across. If you can only buy one book this…


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Why read it?

1 author picked The Shadow of His Wings as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

it elucidated the devastating effects of war, more so than where wartime books typically go with this topic. It did this while immersing me in the world of the character and the war and simultaneously reiterating the power of prayer, especially when one puts trust in God.