This fascinating biography chronicles the life of Dorothy Day, known the world over as the leader of the Catholic Worker Movement. Guided by a strong commitment to social justice and by deep religious ideals, Dorothy Day dedicated her life to the service of others. Although she opposed women's ordination, she serves as an example of someone who turned her life over to God and was devoted to the service of others. Deborah Kent here recounts the trials and triumphs of Dorothy Day's life, detailing her role as the founder of The Catholic Worker newspaper, as the founder of numerous “houses of hospitality” that provided food and shelter to the destitute, and as the champion of causes that helped those in need. EERDMANS 5.25 X 8 inches, 147 pages

DEBORAH KENT is the author of more than a dozen novels for young adults and numerous nonfiction titles for children and teens. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.