Solanus Casey: The Official Account of a Virtuous American Life

by Michael Crosby

This true story of an American saint, excerpted from the offical 1300-page canonization document, is both a moving spiritual biography and an inside look at the canonization process.

Genres: Catholic, Biography

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 25, 2000

Reviews

[Kenneth Stein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blessed Solanus Casey is a fantastic story of a man who grew up on a farm with his parents and siblings. After becoming a Priest, he was never given the full faculties and held the job of porter or doorman. Despite this seeming ordinary job, he counseled people and prayed for them. Fr. Solanus Casey’s prayers were responsible for many miraculous cures and events.

[Conor · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good account of the life of this whole man. This is the official account -- an excerpt of what went to Rome for his canonization cause. It is a bit repetitive especially in the end sections talking about his virtues. Really a remarkable portrait of a remarkable man.

[Florence Nicosia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Blessed Solanus Casey was a remarkable human being.

[Richard R., Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A biography taken from the official account for sainthood as sent to Rome. As such it is sometimes repetitive but still a readable and most excellent biography of a saint within our midst.