Josemaria Escriva ,the author shapes the lives of the early supporters of St. Josemaria Escriva beforehand and during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Their devotion to the revelation of Escriva and that all persons are called to sanctity in ordinary life, directed them to heroic acts of defending the Saint, and aiding him escape religious oppression by creating a disturbing journey through the Pyrenee Mountains into Andorra in 1937. This book will be of attention, not only for individuals of faith, but for everyone concerned in the time period of the Spanish civil War and anyone who escalates the example of someone who lives life to the full with great humankind and …show more content…
It offers the reader about many of ancient and cultural detail facts of Spain that have been misplaced in other books of the exact topic. In certain, it compromises a vibrant and objective description of the Spanish Civil War, which was the event for several of Escriva's and his supporters' acts of heroism. In overall, this wider ancient perception provides the reader an additional truthful view of Opus Dei and its founder. This method, in conclusion, permits the figure of Escriva to occur even more realistically as a accurately holy man. The pace of the book was remarkable. The author keeps a stable flow and hardly slackens down with insignificant details however recollects the vital facts to provide a comprehensive representation. The numerous monographs and anecdotes give one a true gratitude for the life and calling of this man and great Saint. His epic life and holiness sparkle through these pages. This Saint's mystic viewpoint and affection appears to have pervaded his each moment of life. His devotion to the deprived and the love for manhood is an encouragement to all. I would extremely inspire every person, regardless of their religious circumstantial, who is concerned in deepening their holiness, to read this