Dorothy Day (1911)

By William Dudley Foulke

Book Overview

The book ""Dorothy Day (1911)"" by William Dudley Foulke is a comprehensive biography of the life and work of Dorothy Day, a prominent American Catholic social activist and writer. Day was born in 1911 and spent her early years in Chicago, where she was raised in a family of non-practicing Protestants. She later converted to Catholicism and became a passionate advocate for social justice, working tirelessly to address issues such as poverty, homelessness, and workers' rights.Foulke's book traces Day's life from her childhood to her death in 1980, exploring her spiritual journey, her activism, and her relationships with other prominent figures in the Catholic Church and the social justice movement. The book also delves into Day's personal struggles, including her experiences with poverty, single motherhood, and mental illness.Throughout the book, Foulke provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Day, highlighting her strengths, weaknesses, and the complex motivations that drove her work. He also situates Day's life and work within the broader historical context of the United States in the 20th century, exploring the social, political, and cultural forces that shaped her worldview and her activism.Overall, ""Dorothy Day (1911)"" is a compelling and insightful biography that offers a rich and nuanced portrait of one of the most important social activists and thinkers of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436825113
• ISBN13: 9781436825115
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"