In a literary world filled with
Jason Bourne, James Bond, and Robert
Langdon, we Marianists have
our own exciting man of action: William
Joseph Chaminade. Yet, there is a critical element
that separates our Blessed Founder from the rest. Chaminade actually
existed, and the spine-tingling drama--chases, narrow escapes, forced
exile, and long-awaited return to rebuild the Church of France--was
all real.
Running
Giant, a top-selling Marianist publication, is an
easy-to-read historical retelling of the life and times of Blessed
Chaminade that is true not only to the historical reality of
Chaminade's life but also to the suspense it contained.
Running
Giant has been republished by the North American
Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). The new printing has updated
language that is suitable for today's readers, yet it retains the
integrity of the original work.
This 137-page novel is an
especially helpful introduction to the beginnings of the Marianist
Family. This book may be useful to teachers in a classroom environment
or to promote discussion in small community groups.
Running
Giant sells for $10, and it can be ordered by calling
937/429-2521; writing NACMS, 4435
E. Patterson Road, Dayton,
OH 45430-1083;
or visiting us on the web www.nacms.org.
