In Nearer, My God, William F. Buckley Jr. turns away from
the political concerns that form the crux of his reputation and
offers a series of thoughtful meditations upon his Roman Catholic
faith. Although the book is subtitled An Autobiography of
Faith, only portions of it are strictly autobiographical. Other
sections include ruminations on the controversies of the modern
Church--such as the continued ban on birth control and the
ordination of female priests--and an exegesis of
Difficulti
內容簡介：
This is the story of one man''s faith, told with unrivaled
來源：香港大書城megBookStore,http://www.megbook.com.hk reflection and candor. William F. Buckley, Jr., was raised a
Catholic. As the world plunged into war, and as social mores
changed dramatically around him, Buckley''s faith -- a most
essential part of his make-up -- sustained him. In Nearer, My God,
Buckley examines in searching detail the meaning of his faith, and
how his life has been shaped and sustained by religious conviction.
In highly personal terms, and with the wit and acuity for which he
is justly renowned, Buckley discusses vital issues of Catholic
doctrine and practice, and in so doing outlines for the reader both
the nature of CathoLic faith and the essential role of religious
belief in everyday life. In powerfully felt prose, he contributes
provocatively and intelligently to the national interest in the
nature of religion, the Church, and spiritual development. Nearer,
My God is sure to appeal to all readers who have felt the stirrings
of their own religious faith, and who want confirmation of their
beliefs or who are seeking a guide to understanding their own
souls. The renowned social and political commentator, William F.
Buckley Jr., turns to a highly personal subject -- his faith. And
he tells us the story of his life as a Catholic Christian. "Nearer,
My God" is the most reflective, poignant, and searching of Bill
Buckley''s many books. In the opening chapters he relives his
childhood, a loving, funny, nostalgic glimpse into pre-World War II
America and England. He speaks about his religious experiences to a
world that has changed dramatically. He is unafraid of revealing
the most personal side of his faith. He describes, in his
distinctive style, the intimacy of a trip to Lourdes, the impact on
him of the searing account by Maria Valtorta of the Crucifixion,
the ordination of his nephew into the priesthood, and gives a
moving account of his mother''s death. And there is humor, as
Buckley gives a unique, hilarious view of a visit to the Vatican
with Malcolm Muggeridge, Charlton Heston, Grace Kelly, and David
Niven. Personal though this book is, Buckley has gone to others to
examine new perspectives, putting together his own distinguished
''Forum'' and leaning on the great literature of the past to
illustrate his thinking on contemporary Catholic and Christian
issues.
關於作者：
Known for his brilliant mind, rapier wit, and formidable
vocabulary, William F. Buckley, Jr. was one of the 20th century''s
most articulate conservative thinkers and writers.
Bursting on the literary scene with his sensational 1951 debut,
God and Man at Yale, Buckley went on to author more than 50
books on a vast array of subjects. He even wrote a line of
bestselling mysteries! In 1955, he founded the iconic conservative
magazine National Review as a forum for public opinion, and
he dispensed reams of political commentary and social criticism in
his popular newspaper column "On the Right."
From 1966 to 1999, Buckley hosted Firing Line, an
issues-oriented television talk show that counted among its guests
prominent personalities on both the right Margaret Thatcher,
Ronald Reagan and the left Jimmy Carter, Jesse L. Jackson. He
died on February 27, 2008, at his home in Stamford Connecticut at
the age of 82.
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