A biography which brings out his quality of holiness against the background of his weaknesses, the defects of his character and his deep-rooted superstition.

English and Spanish apart, Portuguese is more widely spoken than any other European tongue. This historical guide draws on personal experiences ranging from a residence of three years to regular visits since 1936.

Discussions of religious-based self harm, religious-based eating disorders, and religious-based internalized homophobia appear throughout the novel.

"Offering a sweeping overview of the ethnic, racial, and social forces that shape Brazilian culture and society, the book presents no less than an aesthetic of the Brazilian people as a whole.

Introduces very young kids to the saints with kid-friendly text and colorful pictures