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October Book Club Selection: The Restless Flame

Updated: Sep 29, 2020

This month, St. Paul's Classic Catholic Fiction Book Club will be reading The Restless Flame by acclaimed Catholic novelist Louis de Wohl.



In his vigorous and inimitable style, Louis de Wohl tells the story of St. Augustine's transformation from a vain, sensual youth to the brilliant, devout writer and theologian - the man who conquered himself as completely as he did the adversaries of the Church - whose literary and philosophical masterpieces were to dominate Western thought for a thousand years. He has carefully re-created the exciting historical background of the time - the turbulent atmosphere of the Roman Empire in the last days of decadence - skillfully weaving together the personalities whose lives closely affected Augustine: Monica, his saintly and heroic mother; majestic Ambrose, Bishop of Milan; and many others whom lend richness and depth to the life story of this great Doctor of the Church.

Here is a novel that glistens with the imaginative and vivid drama that epitomized St. Augustine's tumultuous life, presented with a master story-teller's characteristic flair for graphic description, sensitive portraiture and fascinating historical lore. This is a stirring novel which deals reverently but realistically with the fascinating life and era of one of the most remarkable men of all time.


This month's meeting will take place at 6:30 on October 26th via Zoom. Please email welcomecenter@stpaultheapostle.org to RSVP.



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