Father Flanagan's Legacy by Barbara A Lonnborg
In 1917, Father Edward J. Flanagan founded his Home for Boys. But it became far more than a simple home for orphans because of the unique character and bold, forward-looking principles of its founder. As the reputation of Boys Town grew, Flanagan became a fierce advocate for children on the national and then international stage. In the words of Flanagan and others, this book recounts his defense of the disadvantaged in many settings - children from abusive or neglectful homes, African-Americans excluded from full rights of citizenship, young boys and girls sentenced to the notorious Irish industrial schools, interned Japanses-American families, and World War I orphans. The remarkable story of Father Flanagan is a legacy that has the power to inspire and instruct us yet today.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781889322568 |
| ISBN 10 | 1889322563 |
| Title | Father Flanagan's Legacy |
| Author | Barbara A Lonnborg |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boys Town Press |
| Year published | 2003-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 133 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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