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Philip Neri - The Laughing Saint
$14.95
Item Code
169304
EAN/UPC
9780819860088
Publisher
Pauline Books & Media US
When Philip Neri, the son of a nobleman, goes to live with his uncle to learn business skills, he experiences a religious conversion. Philip enthusiastically moves to Rome to study under the Augustinian rule and dedicates his time and energy to helping the poor. This lovable saint, patron of joy and laughter, comes to life in this full-color, Shounen-Manga style graphic novel biography that will inspire young readers to follow Christ in their own lives!
About Pauline Books & Media Graphic Novels
The Daughters of St. Paul are the proud publishers of several high-quality, engaging graphic novels for young readers. Many of our graphic novels are licensed from our sisters in South Korea and feature both Shounen and Shoujo Manga-style artwork. Our collection includes graphic novel adaptations of the lives of Saint Nicholas, Saint Bernadette, Saint Christopher, Saint Philip Neri, Saint Clare of Assisi, and Saint Teresa of Ávila.
About Pauline Books & Media Graphic Novels
The Daughters of St. Paul are the proud publishers of several high-quality, engaging graphic novels for young readers. Many of our graphic novels are licensed from our sisters in South Korea and feature both Shounen and Shoujo Manga-style artwork. Our collection includes graphic novel adaptations of the lives of Saint Nicholas, Saint Bernadette, Saint Christopher, Saint Philip Neri, Saint Clare of Assisi, and Saint Teresa of Ávila.
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
170
Dimensions(Inches):
6.00 x 8.00
Lee Hyeon-ju is a graphic artist based in South Korea. He is the author of many graphic novels and has also worked in animation.
"If you aren't familiar with the cartoon style used in this book-Shounen-style manga-it might take some getting used to. But the story of Saint Philip Neri really comes to life in a fun way. To me, the most amazing aspect of this graphic novel is the powerful portrayal of the Sacrament of Reconciliation."
- Sr Maria Grace Dateno, FSP, author of Gospel Time Trekkers series
- Sr Maria Grace Dateno, FSP, author of Gospel Time Trekkers series
"Philip Neri: The Laughing Saint is a children's book in the Shounen-style. This means that it is aimed at boys, high-action, and lots of humor. Some of the most popular mangas in Japan are Shounen and include series such as Dragon Ball, Naruto, and InuYasha. Unlike traditional Japanese manga, this title reads from left to right. My guess is that this was done to avoid confusion among those unfamiliar with this comic style. The artwork is spot on in the characters having over-exaggerated eyes and the sound effects where necessary.
The book begins with a classmate asking Philip for help with their Latin work. Philip is too distracted to help, because he is focusing on his hunger and all the bananas being gone. There are plenty of comical pieces like this littered throughout the book. However, behind the immaturity, the love for people is seen on almost every page, in Philip's words and deeds. All he wants to do is help take care of the poor and those less fortunate than him. He is able to do this both physically (curing illnesses) and spiritually (in the sacrament of Confession where he helped a young man who had a problem with stealing). This great saint never gave up on people, and that caused the people to never enter ultimate despair by turning away entirely from God. The book closes with information on his canonization and a list of his sayings and maxims. This was an exciting read and one that will greatly appeal to boys ages 10 and up. I even know some 30+ men who will enjoy this book as well."
- Stuart Dunn, Stuart's Study book review blog
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