Legacy of Devotion Father Edward J. Flanagan of Boys Town
“Legacy of Devotion Father Edward J. Flanagan of Boys Town” by Clifford J. Stevens is a first edition biography published by Boys Town Press in 2019, comprising 414 pages. This work presents an insightful and enlightening portrait of Father Edward J. Flanagan, the founder of Boys Town, who significantly influenced societal views on children and their care. The biography explores Flanagan’s complex character, shaped by his loving upbringing and the many individuals who impacted his life.
Readers will find a detailed account of Father Flanagan’s journey, highlighting the pivotal moments that defined his 61 years. The narrative delves into themes of social activism and spirituality, illustrating how his experiences and relationships guided his mission. This edition serves as a comprehensive exploration of a man whose legacy continues to resonate in the fields of social science and religious thought.
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In his quintessential biography of Father Edward J. Flanagan, author Father Clifford Stevens paints an insightful, inspirational and enlightening portrait of the man who founded Boys Town and led a cultural revolution that forever changed the way children were viewed, valued, and cared for in society.
Father Flanagan was a complex human being, greatly influenced by his upbringing in a loving, close-knit family, and by the countless teachers, priests, relatives, friends, and recipients of his kindness who guided and nurtured his life’s journey.
Father Stevens, a former Boys Town youth who knew the legendary priest, captures those experiences – the milestone moments that made the man – to create a compelling story of Father Flanagan’s 61 years on earth.
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