Spirit of Notre Dame by Jim Langford
Celebrating the character and heritage of the University of Notre Dame, this collection of stories captures the spirit of an institution that has come to symbolize excellence and faith in action. A variety of places and personalities are described—from the Golden Dome to the Grotto, from faith-filled visionaries and world-renowned scholars to celebrated coaches and athletes—setting Notre Dame apart as an institution of mystique and grace that has deeply influenced millions of people. Included in these pages are stories of many of the university’s most prominent leaders: its bold founder, Reverend Edward Sorin; Fathers Corby, Hesburgh, and Malloy; professors Frank O’Malley and Emil T. Hofman; and a host of graduates—such as Dr. Tom Dooley and Judge Ann Williams—who have made a difference in the world. Many of the school’s most famous athletes, including legends of the gridiron Knute Rockne, Rudy Ruettinger, and Chris Zorich, are profiled alongside stories of miraculous comebacks and incredible victories, making this account a fascinating and inspiring story of scholars and champions.
"There have been many books written about Notre Dame, but this one. . truly captures the spirit of one of the nation's most famous and celebrated universities." -- Indianapolis Star
"Notre Dame fans will put this book on the top shelves of their collections." -- Boston Globe
"As a compilation of viewpoints and memories, it reads like a Studs Terkel oral history." -- America Magazine
"We need to cultivate the gifts that this spirit of Notre Dame gives us, and we need to treasure and celebrate the fruits." --Rev. John I. Jenkins, CSC, president, University of Notre Dame
"Those nights when I walked the campus in my freshman year were mesmerizing. I never got over it. There was something there, something in the air, something that made you feel better, something that made you want to be better." --Regis Philbin '53, from the foreword
"Notre Dame fans will put this book on the top shelves of their collections." -- Boston Globe
"As a compilation of viewpoints and memories, it reads like a Studs Terkel oral history." -- America Magazine
"We need to cultivate the gifts that this spirit of Notre Dame gives us, and we need to treasure and celebrate the fruits." --Rev. John I. Jenkins, CSC, president, University of Notre Dame
"Those nights when I walked the campus in my freshman year were mesmerizing. I never got over it. There was something there, something in the air, something that made you feel better, something that made you want to be better." --Regis Philbin '53, from the foreword
Jeremy Langford is a popular presenter and the author of God Moments: Why Faith Really Matters to a New Generation and The Spirit of Notre Dame: Legends, Traditions, and Inspiration from One of America's Most Beloved Universities. Jeremy is the director of communications for the Chicago Province of the Jesuits in the U.S. and lives in Evanston, IL, with his wife and their three children.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780824525422 |
| ISBN 10 | 0824525426 |
| Title | Spirit of Notre Dame |
| Author | Jim Langford |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Crossroad Publishing Co ,U.S. |
| Year published | 2009-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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