The Hidden Pope: The Untold Story of a Lifelong Friendship That Is Changing the Relationship Between Catholics and Jews: The Personal J

by Darcy O'Brien

Book Overview

In The Hidden Pope, author Darcy O'Brien offers the account of the extraordinary relationship of Karol Wojtyla and Jerzy Kluger - their boyhood in the small Polish town of Wadowice, their separation... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875964788
• ISBN13: 9780875964782
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent for Jewish readers

This book gives an eye opening view of the current Pope. It shows how his upbringing in Poland led him to have his feelings of friendship with the Jewish people. He is presented as a true "tzadik". The book also briefly relates on how the works of Pope John XXIII and Cardinals Willebrands, O'Connor and Spellman have brought about a better understanding of Judaism in the Church. If their messages could only filter down to the populace...

A good read!

I found this book very informative on the Pope, who has always been a hero of mine. It was very indepth and historical. Although it was not negative about the Pope it did seem to contain some incorrect statments on the views of catholics and the teachings of the Church. I felt it was assumed that catholics are, in general, negative towards Jews. I have always been a believing catholic and have never thought of Jews as "Christ Killers" or anything like that. I have never found anything in Catholic teaching that would support those views, most of these from writings from before John Paul II. Usually I read that we are all personally guilty of the crucifiction by our own sins. Over all it was a good and worthwhile reading.

change of heart

I am not a particularly religious or spiritual person but in the last few years the persona of the pope has long impressed me,but he too has fallen under harsh judgements from the media, fellow catholics and at times it would seem just about everyone. for a long time I wondered if he too was just another religious celebrity and that his gestures and words meant nothing. however after reading this book I felt a change of heart, there are some truly good people in this world , and their actions need not be extraordinary or special. It would seem that his entire life has been an example of how the little things we do for one another can mean so much. As one previous reader mentioned it will change your life, and i think it has,at least for me.hope that other readers out there feel the same way yahoo from Canada

An exhilarating story that we can all learn something from.

The rich and incredible story of two boys -- one catholic, the other jewish -- whose friendship throughout the twentieth century has managed to enlighten and strengthen relations between catholics and jews. This is an essential read for ANYONE interested in human relations in history and in our time. I cannot make a higher recommendation. READ THIS BOOK, IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE IN UNEXPECTED AND WONDERFUL WAYS>

Notice of O'Brien's death

Readers of the Hidden Pope will be saddened to hear of Darcy O'Brien's death at his home in Tulsa from a heart attack on March 2nd. He was 58. Information on his life and work, including the Hidden Pope, can be found on the web.