A very complete biography of St. John Paul II. "Young people, do not be afraid to look at him. Look at the Lord! What do you see? Is he just a wise man? No! Is he more than that? Is he a social reformer? Much more! Look at the Lord with careful eyes and you will discover in Him the very face of God. Jesus comes into the world. It is God himself who has come to share our existence. At the contact of Jesus, life awakens. Far from him there is only darkness and death. You thirst for eternal life! Not only does he give life, but he is life itself. These words of John Paul II summarize his message: to show the face of Jesus to the world because only in Him we find happiness and life.
John Paul II's impact on the world scene is remarkable: his fundamental role in the fall of European communism; he emphasized the fundamental role of women in the life of the Church and society; his special connection with young people and the promotion of World Youth Days; his pastoral activity that led him to make 104 trips and visit 130 countries, which earned him the nicknames "the Pilgrim Pope" and "the Traveling Pope"; the revitalization of the life of the Church... all of this is the fruit of living in love with Christ. He was an authentic Catholic pastor and brought so many people to God. He taught how to live Christianity through transparent honesty.
He spent a lot of energy on the young people. He did not seek to please young people. Already culture and advertising seek to please them. John Paul II also promoted the culture of life and opposed the deprivation of the right to live, to be loved and to be free. This was reflected in his closeness to people, he made everyone feel important. Everyone is someone thanks to Jesus Christ, to the dignity of being children of God. "A young man of 83 years", this is how he defined himself on one occasion. His words, gestures and writings continue to stay young in the lives of a multitude of people around the world.
George Weigel, American writer, Professor of Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC. This book became an international best-seller. An indispensable book to know the life and figure of St. John Paul II.