Maverick Priest: A Story of Life on the Edge by Harry J. Bury (English) Paperbac

Description: Maverick Priest by Harry J. Bury, Connie Anderson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A Story of the Ongoing Struggle for Peace in Our Violent WorldThis is the story of one mans unique journey around the world, in the name of human connection, peace, and active nonviolence.Father Harry J. Bury is a Catholic priest unlike any you have ever met. His travels through Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Costa Rica, Philippines, Africa, Palestine and Israel, span over 60 years. His life-long dedication: to interact lovingly with citizens of the world in pursuit of peace and nonviolence.His determination to help his fellow human beings put him in sometimes compromising and often dangerous situations with American law enforcement, foreign governments, and the church alike. He was: Kidnapped at gunpoint in Gaza,Arrested at the Pentagon,Chained to the gates of the American Embassy in Saigon, Participated in the release of American POWs in Vietnam,Served at the side of Mother Theresa in Calcutta,Arrested by Swiss Guards for saying Mass on the steps of theBasilica of St. Peter in Rome, andAwarded the Key to Ho Chi Minh City in gratitude for his efforts to end the war in Vietnam. Father Burys life reads like an adventure novel. But this is not fiction. It is the testament of a life lived to make a difference. Against all odds, with unwavering faith, he carries his message of love, peace, and non-violence as a priest, political activist, and warrior for peace.Nearing his 90th year, Father Bury puts his story on paper, hoping it will inspire and encourage all who care about humankind living in peace and without violence, to carry the message, do the work, continue the struggle, and never give up. Author Biography ABOUT Father Harry J. Bury, Ph.D. Harry J. Bury is an American Roman Catholic priest and Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behavior and Administration from Case Western Reserve University. He taught at Baldwin Wallace University from 190–2010 and consulted not only in the U.S. but also numerous other countries. Burys activism started as a new priest serving at the Universitys Newman Center in the 60s when young Catholic men asked him to write a letter for them as conscientious objectors for the Vietnam War. In 1971, at the request of some Vietnamese, he and three others chained themselves to the U.S. Embassy gate in Saigon to protest the Vietnam War. In 2005, Harry was abducted in Gaza while serving as a human shield between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian citizens. Bury believes in dialogue and compromise between people in the community and around the world. In his 88 years, he has never hesitated to "risk the worst in or Connie Anderson a profession editor from Minneapolis, has a long professional history of editing books, not only proofreading, but doing developmental editing. Details ISBN 1944297324 ISBN-13 9781944297329 Title Maverick Priest Author Harry J. Bury, Connie Anderson Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 375 Publisher Robert D. Reed Publishers GE_Item_ID:136566412; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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