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EUR 12,50
Da: Bulgaria a: U.S.A.
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Good+. Reprint; Thirtieth Printing. Some reading creases and shelf wear, cocked spine, inside covers edge toned, some foxing to edges of reading block. ; Thirtieth printing of Pocket mass market edition, March 1977. Nice tight copy, no names inside. Cover artwork by James Avati. ; 320 pages; The story of a young Belgian girl, strong willed and gifted, who became a nun and spent long arduous years in the Congo, later witnessing the horrors of the Nazi invasion of her homeland and risking her life aiding escaping British airman. The story of this book was filmed starring Audrey Hepburn. Mass Market PB. Codice articolo 36543
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: As New. Like New - Unread Copy. A Whole In The Front Cover. May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. - The Lead Character Of The Book, Sister Luke (Pre-Convent Name Gabrielle Van Der Mal), Finds Her Faith Tested In Africa Where She Finds Herself At Odds With Headstrong Dr. Fortunati, Operator Of A Remote Congo Hospital, With Whom She Gradually Builds Respect, And Again During World War Ii, When She Is Ordered Not To Take Sides. Ultimately, Sister Luke Is Forced To Decide Whether To Remain In The Convent Or Return To The Outside World. Gabrielle/Sister Luke Is Stretched Between Her Desire To Be Faithful To The Rule Of Her Congregation And Her Desire To Be A Nurse. As A Nun She Must Remove All Vestiges Of "Gabrielle Van Der Mal" And Sublimate Herself Into The Devoted Bride Of Christ. As A Nun There Is No Room For Her Personal Desires And Aspirations. Ultimately, The Conflict Between Her Devotion To The Church And The Nursing Profession, Juxtaposed With Her Passionate Belgian Patriotism And Her Love Of Her Father (Killed By Nazi Fighter Planes While Treating Wounded) Bring Her To An Impasse, Which Serves As The Dénouement Of The Novel. Codice articolo 004930
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.35. Codice articolo G0671812696I3N00