The Greatest Gift: The Courageous Life and Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy Stang

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Feb 18, Jenny rated it liked it. I also saw this on my mom's list and thought that I should read it. I followed Sister Dorothy's story closely after she was murdered in the Amazon, and this book is a fitting tribute to her life and work. I was particularly glad to see that she began her life of solidarity and adherence to liberation theology by working with migrant farmworkers in the U. Catholics, Brazil history buffs.

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This book is about a Catholic nun who is martyred in Brazil, fighting for land rights for poor people. She seems to be an incredible woman. However, the book focuses a lot on Brazilian politics regarding the Amazon, which kind of turned my brain off. Still, I learned a bit about the region and the troubles they face. Elizabeth rated it liked it. I was inspired by this book and encouraged by the knowledge that not everyone thought she was a saint.

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I think that's the truth of all saints but some are so far removed from us that only the good they did and the opinion that they were good remain. Not very helpful for we who are regular good -and -bad -both- kind of people. Jun 05, Randall rated it did not like it. This book does not do it justice--it's more about the author and her view of things than Dorothy and it's terribly dry.

But you should see "They Killed Dorothy Stang"--a documentary--when it comes out.


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I got to see it and it's very compelling and does a great job of telling Dorothy's amazing story. Sep 01, Sarah Boyette rated it liked it. Read this for UMW bookclub. Excellent story, but I couldn't keep up with the acronyms. Included a great description of creation spirituality. The last three chapters include her death and the best writing in the book. May 02, MsBrie marked it as to-read.

The Greatest Gift: The Courageous Life and Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy Stang by Binka Le Breton

I've always been a fan of Ms. Stang and admire her for her work. Que lastima that she had to die a martyr. Apr 29, Theresa rated it it was amazing Shelves: Feb 05, Darlene rated it really liked it. This is a true story of a nun from Ohio who spent her life in Brazil protecting poor farmers and their land from loggers and developers. She paid the untimate price for them.


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Am Paul rated it really liked it Jul 10, Rachel Parrott rated it liked it Jul 30, Tiffany rated it really liked it Nov 24, Ula rated it liked it Aug 31, Missy Cunningham rated it it was amazing Oct 04, Jessica rated it it was amazing Nov 25, Dodie Williams rated it it was ok Oct 13, Customers who bought this item also bought. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1. Martyr of The Amazon: The Life of Sister Dorothy Stang.

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Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. I found the book difficult to put down. I read it in just a few days, and must go back and re-read it. It's not easy to live the kind of life that Sister Dorothy Stang embraced: I would heartily recommend this book, it is life changing. Few of us can follow such a sacrificial calling, which embodies a love for the earth, its people, as well as a love for God.

One person found this helpful. Self-sacrifice in a modern world of selfies! Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Excellent book - part of the United Methodist Women's reading book.

The Greatest Gift: The Courageous Life and Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy Stang

Audio CD Verified Purchase. The story of Sister Dorothy Stang takes us to a time and place unfamiliar to most of us. The description of life in the Amazon forest in the late 20th century is a stark reminder that there is still much injustice in the world. We owe so much to those, like Sister Dorothy, who take it upon themselves to try to make life better for the oppressed.

A heroically beautiful but sad story.

Dorothy's life was very inspirational and will help you to help others and fight for right. I used this for a reference for a Lenten meditation for our church. Book came promptly, in good shape too. Another sad, sad story of these times. Well written story of a very courageous woman and the struggle of the poor in rural Brazil. See all 9 reviews.

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