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978-0-86716-877-8
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Dorothy Stang gave her life for the people and land of Brazil. This audiobook, read by the author, tells the compelling story of Sister Dorothy Stang, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur and missionary in Brazil. On Feb. 12, 2005, Sister Dorothy
was shot and killed by two hired gunmen. This is the powerful story of her work, her life and her legacy. It reveals the dangers faced by those who challenge commercial interests, government collusion and large-scale land-grabbing in the Amazon. Yet it is a story of life freely given, a celebration of courage and solidarity with the people who wish to live in the rainforest without destroying its abundance. It is an expose not only of greed and violence, but also of faith and simple love.
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The Greatest Gift
The Courageous Life and Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy Stang
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Binka Le Breton; read by the author; foreword read by Sister Elizabeth Bowyer, SNDdeN
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“Very few religious believers are called upon to give their lives for their faith, but those individuals are often remarkably inspiring. Contemporary martyr Sister Dorothy Stang (1931-2005) was no exception. She lived a rich and full life and laid down that life for her friends. Her story
is captured beautifully by British journalist Le Breton, author of Voices of the Amazon. Eighteen years after entering a convent for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Dorothy was granted her desire to serve the poor as a missionary in Brazil. Her somewhat naïve imagination about missionary life was quickly transformed by the harsh realities of the dire poverty she witnessed. During the almost 40 years she served in Brazil, Sister Dorothy fell in love with the people and the country, and ourageously
aided in the struggle of poor farmers for land rights against logging and development companies. The story is heartbreaking and Le Breton's prose is gripping throughout, as she weaves in several personal narratives from Dorothy's family and close friends. These lend a gentle warmth to an account that is at times harrowing and cruel. This story deserves to be read.” —Publishers Weekly starred review
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