Shoes of the Fisherman by Morris L. West - USED

A pope has died. The corridors of the Vatican hum with intrigue as cardinals from all over the world gather to choose his successor. Suddenly, the election is concluded with a surprise result. The new pope is the youngest cardinal of all--a Russian. Shoes of the Fisherman slowly unravels the heartwarming & profound story of Kiril Lakota, a cardinal who reluctantly steps out from behind the Iron Curtain to lead the Catholic Church & to grapple with the issues facing the contemporary world.
This is a reissue of a firm favorite, of which millions of copies have been sold worldwide. The 1968 film based on the book won best film at the National Board Review & was Golden Globe nominated.

ISBN: 9780006143147