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CBC Showcase: Celebrating National Women's History Month
by Deborah Ken
Illustrated with black-and-white archival photographs
This fascinating biography chronicles the life of Dorothy Day, known
the world over as the leader of the Catholic Worker Movement. Guided by a
strong commitment to social justice and by deep religious ideals, Dorothy
Day dedicated her life to the service of others. Deborah Kent here
recounts the trials and triumphs of Dorothy Day's life, detailing her role
as the founder of The Catholic Worker newspaper, as the founder of
numerous "houses of hospitality" that provided food and shelter to the
destitute, and as the champion of causes that helped those in need.
Ages 10 and up
ISBN: 0802852653
Price: $12.00 (paper)
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
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