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My Brother, the Pope
It wasn't always the case that Msgr. Georg Ratzinger lived in the shadow of his younger brother, Joseph. Georg was an accomplished musician, who for over 30 years directed the Regensburger Domspatzchor, the world-famous boys choir of the Regensburg cathedral. Brother Joseph was a brilliant young professor, but mostly known in German academic circles. Now Georg writes about the close friendship that has united these two brothers for more than 80 years. This book is a unique window on an extraordinary family that lived through the difficult period of National Socialism in Germany. Those interested in knowing more about the early life of Benedict XVI will not be disappointed. They will also learn of the admirable character and inspiring example of the parents, and see how the Catholic faith can shape not just a family, but an entire culture--in this case, that of Bavaria.
Georg's reminiscences are detailed, intimate, and warm. And while they begin with the earliest years of the Ratzinger family, they continue right up to the present day.
This is not simply a book to satisfy curiosity about a "celebrity," though it certainly does that. It's a beautiful portrait of Catholic family life and, in the most literal sense, of enduring fraternal charity. Georg has a talent for telling a story, and the co-author fills in some of the larger historical background. The many photographs, both in black and white and in color, round out a thoroughly enjoyable and inspirational book.
Georg's reminiscences are detailed, intimate, and warm. And while they begin with the earliest years of the Ratzinger family, they continue right up to the present day.
This is not simply a book to satisfy curiosity about a "celebrity," though it certainly does that. It's a beautiful portrait of Catholic family life and, in the most literal sense, of enduring fraternal charity. Georg has a talent for telling a story, and the co-author fills in some of the larger historical background. The many photographs, both in black and white and in color, round out a thoroughly enjoyable and inspirational book.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published February 17, 2012
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Georg Ratzinger
5 books2 followersGeorg Ratzinger (born 1924) is a Catholic priest and musician. From 1964 to 1994, he was the conductor of the Regensburger Domspatzen, the world-famous cathedral choir of Regensburg, Germany. He is the elder brother of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
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February 13, 2023
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Leitura com grupo de estudos sobre Bento XVI do PHVox.
Livro bem simples e de fácil leitura onde temos uma visão da vida familiar e sacerdotal do Papa. Podemos refletir na importância da família e ensino cristão que fundamenta toda a vida e norteia os caminhos. A valorização das pequenas coisas da vida e da convivência familiar. As dificuldades do período da guerra e como a fé foi essencial para enfrentar tempos sombrios. A fé inabalável do pai do Papa de que Hitler não venceria e que as forças do inferno não prevalecerão. A simplicidade e fidelidade à palavra de Deus e ensinamentos de Cristo. Como a revolução se aproveitou do Concílio Vaticano para distorcer seu conteúdo e criar uma narrativa marxista sobre a oposição do povo à classe dominante e criando um igualitarismo que visa acabar com a hierarquia eclesiástica.
Recomendo para quem quer informações introdutórias.
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Leitura com grupo de estudos sobre Bento XVI do PHVox.
Livro bem simples e de fácil leitura onde temos uma visão da vida familiar e sacerdotal do Papa. Podemos refletir na importância da família e ensino cristão que fundamenta toda a vida e norteia os caminhos. A valorização das pequenas coisas da vida e da convivência familiar. As dificuldades do período da guerra e como a fé foi essencial para enfrentar tempos sombrios. A fé inabalável do pai do Papa de que Hitler não venceria e que as forças do inferno não prevalecerão. A simplicidade e fidelidade à palavra de Deus e ensinamentos de Cristo. Como a revolução se aproveitou do Concílio Vaticano para distorcer seu conteúdo e criar uma narrativa marxista sobre a oposição do povo à classe dominante e criando um igualitarismo que visa acabar com a hierarquia eclesiástica.
Recomendo para quem quer informações introdutórias.
As vias do Senhor não são confortáveis, porém nós não somos criados para o conforto, mas para as coisas grandes, para o bem.
August 30, 2012
In the book you will find a great deal of facts about Joseph Ratzinger told by his brother (also a priest) George. Benedict XVI makes me think he is not as unapproachable as many would think. He loves cats, dumplings and good music. Totally intelectual man of great modesty. Worth readed.
July 22, 2012
This is the beautiful story of the lives of the Ratzinger brothers – Georg Ratzinger (the author of the book) and his younger brother Joseph Ratzinger, better known today as Pope Benedict XVI. Georg and Joseph along with their older sister Maria grew up in the Bavaria area of southern Germany as members of a very close-knit and very religious family. Their parents were Joseph and Maria. Joseph the elder was a policeman and as was customary at the time he and the family were subject to frequent moves with his job. In fact, he had 14 transfers in his 35 year career.
Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger was born on Holy Saturday (Easter Eve) April 16, 1927 in the Bavarian town of Marktl am Inn, which is said to be “between heaven and hell,” i.e., about halfway between the shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Altötting and Braunau am Inn, Austria where Adolf Hitler was born, approximately 18.5 miles from each. For those who believe in such signs, it is also 18.5 miles between Wadowice, Poland, where Karol Wojtyla (later to become Pope John Paul II) was born and where there is close by also a Marian Shrine, and Oświścim, Poland, which the Nazis called Auschwitz, the infamous concentration camp.
The family moved to Tittmoning in 1929. In the following years father Joseph became increasing worried about the future. Adolf Hitler, the self-appointed savior of the Nazi Party, was utterly repugnant to the devoutly Catholic man. During his years in this city he had clearly identified himself as a blunt anti-Nazi. He was transferred again, this time to Aschau for his and his family’s best interests and protection.
Music, especially church music, had always fascinated young Georg. His father purchased a harmonium for him, which led to his later becoming a cathedral choirmaster. In Aschau the church organist was a Nazi and got drafted. Georg, who at age 10 had just mastered the harmonium, was asked to take his place. His brother Joseph was at this same time convinced that he would one day be a Cardinal.
The father Joseph realized in 1933 that war was coming, so he purchased for his family a farm house in Hufschlag near Traunstein. Young Joseph started school here and made his first communion in 1934. It was at that time he decided he not only wanted to follow what was happening on the altar, he wanted to be part of it.
Georg entered the minor seminary in 1935 and young Joseph entered in 1939. Soon all religious instruction was forbidden by the Nazis and both Georg and Joseph had to join the Hitler Youth. Subsequently, they each had to serve in the Nazi Army, what was the most horrible part of their young lives. The end of the war found them both alive. After their release as POW’s they returned to Traunstein. Both boys returned to their studies at the seminary – church music for Georg and academic theology for Joseph. They were ordained as priests on June 1951. Georg was on the path to becoming the cathedral choirmaster and Joseph a university professor after receiving his doctorate degree. At age 29 he was appointed as professor of fundamental and dogmatic theology at the College of Philosophy and Theology in Freising, considered the youngest theology professor in the world. Following a move to a similar position at the University of Bonn, he became the theology advisor for a very influential Cardinal Frings. This led to his becoming a member of Cardinal Frings’ staff at the Second Vatican Council (1962 to 1965) attended by more than 2,800 bishops from all over the world. After several more theology positions, Joseph was back close to his boyhood home at Regensburg. He was very happy about this since he thought it would be the final move of his career. However, during one of his prior stops he had written a book – Introduction to Christianity – a best seller in 17 countries. Soon thereafter, Joseph had the reputation as the “Mozart of Theology.” This brought him to the attention of Karol Wojtyla, then Archbishop of Krakow and later Pope John Paul II.
In early 1977, Joseph was appointed as the Archbishop of Munich and Freising and was elevated to Cardinal after only 3 months there. In that role he helped elect 2 popes in 1978 – John Paul I and John Paul II. When the later had been pope for 2 years, he visited Munich to talk with Joseph. A year thereafter he summoned Joseph to Rome to become the new Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. One of his assignments in that position was composing an authoritative catechism. Following a huge effort by many contributors, it was published after 5 years and became a worldwide best seller.
Following the death of Pope John Paul II, Joseph was elected as the new pope, choosing the name Benedict XVI. He did not seek, nor did he aspire to be pope. Five days after his election he addressed German pilgrims who had come to his installation: “When, little by little, the trend of the voting led me to understand that, to say it simply, the axe was going to fall on me, my head began to spin. I was convinced that I had already carried out my life’s work and could look forward to ending my days peacefully. With profound conviction I said to the Lord: Do not do this to me! You have younger and better people at your disposal, who can face this great responsibility with greater dynamism and greater strength. “I was then very touched by a brief note written to me by a brother Cardinal. He reminded me that on the occasion of the Mass for John Paul II, I had based my homily, starting from the Gospel, on the Lord’s words to Peter by the Lake of Gennesaret: ‘Follow me!’ I spoke how again and again, Karol Wojtyla received this call from the Lord and how each time he had to renounce and to simply say: Yes, I will follow you, even if you lead me where I never wanted to go. This brother Cardinal wrote me: Were the Lord to say to you now, ‘Follow me’, then remember what you preached. Do not refuse! Be Obedient in the same way that you described the great Pope, who has returned to the house of the Father. This deeply moved me. The ways of the Lord are not easy, but we were not created for an easy life, but for great things, for goodness.”
My Brother, The Pope is a very well-written and most enjoyable book about an extraordinary family living through the worst of times. The values instilled in young Georg and Joseph gave them the strength and courage to deal with the Nazi years then go on to highly illustrious careers as priests I highly recommend this book.
[Book 55 of revised 2012 target 70 (Jan-10; Feb-11; Mar-9; Apr-8; May-7; Jun-8; Jul-2)]
Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger was born on Holy Saturday (Easter Eve) April 16, 1927 in the Bavarian town of Marktl am Inn, which is said to be “between heaven and hell,” i.e., about halfway between the shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Altötting and Braunau am Inn, Austria where Adolf Hitler was born, approximately 18.5 miles from each. For those who believe in such signs, it is also 18.5 miles between Wadowice, Poland, where Karol Wojtyla (later to become Pope John Paul II) was born and where there is close by also a Marian Shrine, and Oświścim, Poland, which the Nazis called Auschwitz, the infamous concentration camp.
The family moved to Tittmoning in 1929. In the following years father Joseph became increasing worried about the future. Adolf Hitler, the self-appointed savior of the Nazi Party, was utterly repugnant to the devoutly Catholic man. During his years in this city he had clearly identified himself as a blunt anti-Nazi. He was transferred again, this time to Aschau for his and his family’s best interests and protection.
Music, especially church music, had always fascinated young Georg. His father purchased a harmonium for him, which led to his later becoming a cathedral choirmaster. In Aschau the church organist was a Nazi and got drafted. Georg, who at age 10 had just mastered the harmonium, was asked to take his place. His brother Joseph was at this same time convinced that he would one day be a Cardinal.
The father Joseph realized in 1933 that war was coming, so he purchased for his family a farm house in Hufschlag near Traunstein. Young Joseph started school here and made his first communion in 1934. It was at that time he decided he not only wanted to follow what was happening on the altar, he wanted to be part of it.
Georg entered the minor seminary in 1935 and young Joseph entered in 1939. Soon all religious instruction was forbidden by the Nazis and both Georg and Joseph had to join the Hitler Youth. Subsequently, they each had to serve in the Nazi Army, what was the most horrible part of their young lives. The end of the war found them both alive. After their release as POW’s they returned to Traunstein. Both boys returned to their studies at the seminary – church music for Georg and academic theology for Joseph. They were ordained as priests on June 1951. Georg was on the path to becoming the cathedral choirmaster and Joseph a university professor after receiving his doctorate degree. At age 29 he was appointed as professor of fundamental and dogmatic theology at the College of Philosophy and Theology in Freising, considered the youngest theology professor in the world. Following a move to a similar position at the University of Bonn, he became the theology advisor for a very influential Cardinal Frings. This led to his becoming a member of Cardinal Frings’ staff at the Second Vatican Council (1962 to 1965) attended by more than 2,800 bishops from all over the world. After several more theology positions, Joseph was back close to his boyhood home at Regensburg. He was very happy about this since he thought it would be the final move of his career. However, during one of his prior stops he had written a book – Introduction to Christianity – a best seller in 17 countries. Soon thereafter, Joseph had the reputation as the “Mozart of Theology.” This brought him to the attention of Karol Wojtyla, then Archbishop of Krakow and later Pope John Paul II.
In early 1977, Joseph was appointed as the Archbishop of Munich and Freising and was elevated to Cardinal after only 3 months there. In that role he helped elect 2 popes in 1978 – John Paul I and John Paul II. When the later had been pope for 2 years, he visited Munich to talk with Joseph. A year thereafter he summoned Joseph to Rome to become the new Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. One of his assignments in that position was composing an authoritative catechism. Following a huge effort by many contributors, it was published after 5 years and became a worldwide best seller.
Following the death of Pope John Paul II, Joseph was elected as the new pope, choosing the name Benedict XVI. He did not seek, nor did he aspire to be pope. Five days after his election he addressed German pilgrims who had come to his installation: “When, little by little, the trend of the voting led me to understand that, to say it simply, the axe was going to fall on me, my head began to spin. I was convinced that I had already carried out my life’s work and could look forward to ending my days peacefully. With profound conviction I said to the Lord: Do not do this to me! You have younger and better people at your disposal, who can face this great responsibility with greater dynamism and greater strength. “I was then very touched by a brief note written to me by a brother Cardinal. He reminded me that on the occasion of the Mass for John Paul II, I had based my homily, starting from the Gospel, on the Lord’s words to Peter by the Lake of Gennesaret: ‘Follow me!’ I spoke how again and again, Karol Wojtyla received this call from the Lord and how each time he had to renounce and to simply say: Yes, I will follow you, even if you lead me where I never wanted to go. This brother Cardinal wrote me: Were the Lord to say to you now, ‘Follow me’, then remember what you preached. Do not refuse! Be Obedient in the same way that you described the great Pope, who has returned to the house of the Father. This deeply moved me. The ways of the Lord are not easy, but we were not created for an easy life, but for great things, for goodness.”
My Brother, The Pope is a very well-written and most enjoyable book about an extraordinary family living through the worst of times. The values instilled in young Georg and Joseph gave them the strength and courage to deal with the Nazi years then go on to highly illustrious careers as priests I highly recommend this book.
[Book 55 of revised 2012 target 70 (Jan-10; Feb-11; Mar-9; Apr-8; May-7; Jun-8; Jul-2)]
October 24, 2024
Stark angefangen, stark nachgelassen
3,5
3,5
May 1, 2012
Great to find out that the Pope has a brother who was also a priest and a choral director. The two of them survived the Nazis as young soldiers who were already in seminary. Georg and Joseph were and still are Godly men who grew up in extremely devout Bavarian family. I wish Georg had reflected more on why the German people embraced Hitler and how they condoned such violent anti-Semitism (even though their father and church leaders took bold stands against the Nazis).
October 23, 2012
I am glad that I persevered through this book. It dragged a bit at the beginning, but got progressively more interesting as time went on. I couldn't help reading it with a German accent in my head, though! :) These are the words of Georg Ratzinger, so you can sort of feel that German cadence. After reading the book, I did come away feeling a lot more familiar with our newest Pope, and it's a nice feeling!
March 1, 2013
A simple biography of Benedict XVI as told by his brother, who is also a priest. The main things I got from this were an appreciation of the difficult educational path that priests who aspire to positions of theological leadership in the church, and a certain amount of envy at the closeness of the relationship between the Ratzinger brothers (mainly because my own brother has little or nothing to do with me, and never has).
October 24, 2012
This book was an easy and enjoyable read. Like sitting with Msgr. Ratzinger and listening to his stories. It reminded me what I love about listening to my own grandparents' stories-- a peek at a different time and its formative influences and unique joys. Made me feel a deeper connection to the Holy Father and appreciation for family life.
March 25, 2012
This book was a personal inside look at the Brothers Ratzinger (George and Joseph) as they grew up in pre-war Germany. It focused in on the early family life, their involvement in the war, their studies, ordination and lives as priests. Thoroughly enjoyable
April 27, 2012
I'm not sure why I found this book so very charming, but I surely did. It's exactly how you would hope one brother would speak about the other: nostalgic, generous, and basically loving. Just plain fun.
May 17, 2018
Habemus papam Josephum,
A good biography of pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as narrated by his brother, Georg Ratzinger.
A cooperator in the truth indeed.
A good biography of pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as narrated by his brother, Georg Ratzinger.
A cooperator in the truth indeed.
May 29, 2025
Seguimos con el "chisme" papal. Y qué mejor manera de conocer mejor al Papa Benedicto XVI que a través de la viva voz de su hermano mayor Monseñor Georg Ratzinger (RIP).
Georg Ratzinger tiene una manera muy simpática de contar anécdotas y vivencias que más de una vez me hizo soltar la carcajada.
Se nota que ambos hermanos se querían mucho y que eran muy unidos, eso se consta por la forma tan afable que tiene Georg de contar sus anécdotas.
Y ayuda mucho a imaginar el panorama en el que vivían en Alemania en su juventud con las fotografías que se incluyen en el libro, tanto en blanco y negro como en color y eso se agradece.
Georg Ratzinger nos muestra a un Josef Ratzinger que era muy avispado y tierno desde su infancia, que amaba las caminatas por el campo con su papá, caminar en la naturaleza, las cosas simples, la música clásica, tocar el piano, un lector ávido, los gatos, una buena comida casera.
Morí de amor cuando leí la anécdota de su primer osito de peluche y que le gustaban mucho los peluches en general al Papa de niño ♥️🧸.
Amé cada página de este libro. Y me hubiese gustado que Georg Ratzinger hubiera escrito más libros. Quizá era un gran músico (por algo fue maestro de capilla catedralicio) pero no cantaba mal las rancheras en cuanto a escritura.
Lo recomiendo ampliamente ♥️.
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Georg Ratzinger tiene una manera muy simpática de contar anécdotas y vivencias que más de una vez me hizo soltar la carcajada.
Se nota que ambos hermanos se querían mucho y que eran muy unidos, eso se consta por la forma tan afable que tiene Georg de contar sus anécdotas.
Y ayuda mucho a imaginar el panorama en el que vivían en Alemania en su juventud con las fotografías que se incluyen en el libro, tanto en blanco y negro como en color y eso se agradece.
Georg Ratzinger nos muestra a un Josef Ratzinger que era muy avispado y tierno desde su infancia, que amaba las caminatas por el campo con su papá, caminar en la naturaleza, las cosas simples, la música clásica, tocar el piano, un lector ávido, los gatos, una buena comida casera.
Morí de amor cuando leí la anécdota de su primer osito de peluche y que le gustaban mucho los peluches en general al Papa de niño ♥️🧸.
Amé cada página de este libro. Y me hubiese gustado que Georg Ratzinger hubiera escrito más libros. Quizá era un gran músico (por algo fue maestro de capilla catedralicio) pero no cantaba mal las rancheras en cuanto a escritura.
Lo recomiendo ampliamente ♥️.
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July 13, 2020
This was a great book. The book sat on my shelf for a couple of years. I heard the author, Georg Ratzinger died on July 1, 2020 and was to be buried on July 8. This was the same day as he celebrated his first Mass with his brother on July 8, 1951. I felt it was a good day to read the book. It was a simple book about the love two brothers had for each other and the life they lived. The book described the sons of a policeman, the rise of the Nazis, love for their parents and sister. The book described how both became priests: one loved music and the other searched for truth. The book was not preachy. I have grown to respect both as people, priest, role models and men of God.
January 30, 2018
A quaint little interview book with Georg Ratzinger on the subject of his brother. It is a little awkward that Georg is effectively being used in and by this book as a conduit for his brother's fame and popularity. It is a nice, popular-level introduction to the life of the Ratzingers, but there isn't much that's new in this book that isn't already covered in another book (especially the interviews with Peter Seewald).
October 15, 2022
Eine fantastische Darstellung des Werdens eines der größten Theologen den die katholische Kirche je hatte und eines Papstes, dessen Ziel es ist und war, nach den Lehren der Kirche zu leben. Sein Bruder, der leider bereits verstorbene Georg Ratzinger, zeigt in dem Buch die einfachen Lebensverhältnisse, Persönliches, Schreckenszeiten wie der Zweite Weltkrieg und Glücksmomente des emeritieren Papstes auf.
June 17, 2023
This is such an excellent memoir by Ratzinger with Hessemen filling in with historical context to really help the reader understand what's going on. I highly recommend this book on the life of the beloved 'German Shepherd'!
March 19, 2018
Short, enjoyable read. I particularly appreciated the earlier chapters describing the brothers' family life, telling about what a devout Catholic family looks like.
September 15, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book!
The anecdotes from Georg Ratzinger allow the reader to get to know more about Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI. His stories are so detailed that you can imagine them as if you are watching a movie. I also appreciate the notes provided by the author. In my opinion, it gives additional insight and depth to the work.
Not only is this a portrait of Joseph Ratzinger, but it is also an illustration of his family life and the environment he lived and grew up in. If you want to read a biography of Pope Benedict XVI that has a personal touch, then this book is for you. After all it is written by his closest confidant, his bestfriend, his brother. Mons. Georg Ratzinger.
The anecdotes from Georg Ratzinger allow the reader to get to know more about Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI. His stories are so detailed that you can imagine them as if you are watching a movie. I also appreciate the notes provided by the author. In my opinion, it gives additional insight and depth to the work.
Not only is this a portrait of Joseph Ratzinger, but it is also an illustration of his family life and the environment he lived and grew up in. If you want to read a biography of Pope Benedict XVI that has a personal touch, then this book is for you. After all it is written by his closest confidant, his bestfriend, his brother. Mons. Georg Ratzinger.
July 8, 2014
***Spoilers Alert***
Fr. Georg Ratzinger is Josef Ratzinger's (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI) brother. They also have an older sister. They were all raised by German Catholic parents around the time of Hitler's rise to power.
This book gets into the young life of the Ratzinger boys and the life during the Third Reich. Josef actually deserted from the Nazi Army and his Catholic father was a staunch anti-Nazi which rubbed off onto the family. None of them liked how Hitler took away their Church from them, how he infiltrated even the Catholic schools, how hatred was the new good.
I liked that Georg mentioned that he and Josef loved classical music and sacred music (as I do). Georg was a German choirmaster for some time.
Most people think that German Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is a stiff, but this book makes him and his brother out to be more personable, more human. It's something that this part-German-American reviewer can appreciate.
Fr. Georg Ratzinger is Josef Ratzinger's (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI) brother. They also have an older sister. They were all raised by German Catholic parents around the time of Hitler's rise to power.
This book gets into the young life of the Ratzinger boys and the life during the Third Reich. Josef actually deserted from the Nazi Army and his Catholic father was a staunch anti-Nazi which rubbed off onto the family. None of them liked how Hitler took away their Church from them, how he infiltrated even the Catholic schools, how hatred was the new good.
I liked that Georg mentioned that he and Josef loved classical music and sacred music (as I do). Georg was a German choirmaster for some time.
Most people think that German Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is a stiff, but this book makes him and his brother out to be more personable, more human. It's something that this part-German-American reviewer can appreciate.
August 12, 2013
Ever wondered how a priest becomes a Pope? I have. Having read My Brother the Pope, now I now how one such priest, Joseph Ratzinger, rose through the ranks and was eventually elected Pope. It wasn't quite the journey that I expected.
I don't generally read non-fiction, and I rarely read biographies. But this book is making me reconsider all that. I found it a well-researched and interesting book that gives some personal insight into now Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's public and private life from a beloved brother's point of view.
I don't generally read non-fiction, and I rarely read biographies. But this book is making me reconsider all that. I found it a well-researched and interesting book that gives some personal insight into now Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's public and private life from a beloved brother's point of view.
May 23, 2012
More of a series of interview questions, Georg describes what his childhood was like & how it was to be a family before his younger brother became the highest authority of the Catholic church. The section I found most interesting was his description of the schism between Nazism and Catholicism, and what Hitler's rise meant for his family and what it did to the community in an ideological sense.
June 5, 2012
The early parts of the book were my favorite. I enjoyed reading about the Pope and his brother as children in there home land.
November 9, 2012
Great book. A unique insight to our Holy Father.
November 24, 2015
Simple, thought-provoking portrait of a simple faith and piety at work in a German Catholic family.
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November 18, 2016Beautiful narrative.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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