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Pope Francis: First Pope from the Americas

by Stephanie WATSON
48p. (Gateway Biographies Series). bibliog. chron. further reading. index. notes. photos. reprods. websites. Lerner. 2013. lib. ed. $26.60. ISBN 9781467721769; ebk. $19.95. ISBN 9781467721868. LC 2013013761.
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Gr 4–7—Pope Francis's life is detailed in not entirely unbiased terms, but for a figure who is likely to be relatively unknown to most young people, this biography is a fairly thorough introduction. Readers learn that he is a soccer lover and that he embraces the lifestyle of ordinary citizens. The color photos throughout are helpful and interesting, driving home the fact that the pope is an international figure who has had a long and distinguished career. Inset paragraphs give more information about historical events and Catholic traditions. This is a serviceable addition where there is a demand, but the writing is not particularly engaging and leaves something to be desired.—Trina Bolfing, Westbank Libraries, Austin, TX
This unremarkable biography covers the life of Jorge Bergoglio from his childhood growing up in Buenos Aires to his rise as a Jesuit leader to his election as Pope in 2013; the narrative also touches on controversial issues such as Bergoglio's actions during Argentina's "dirty war." The photographs, sidebars, and historical context serve as useful supportive material. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.
Reviewed by Trina Bolfing , Dec 01, 2013

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