Available in English for the first time, this engaging and enlightening biography of John Paul II argues the case that the late pope&rsquo;s life and deeds make him a worthy saint.<br><br>A number-one best seller in Italy, Why He Is a Saint is an account of the late pope&rsquo;s life, highlighting his deep Christian faith, his dedication to the Church, and his role in bringing down communism. This book delves deeply into Pope John Paul&rsquo;s spiritual essence, through the unprecedented light of the investigation into whether he merits sainthood. <br><br><i>Why He Is a Saint</i> reveals the pope&rsquo;s life through vivid, intimate anecdotes. Among the book&rsquo;s startling revelations are his thoughts of retirement as his health declined, and the fact that he practiced the ancient ritual of daily self-flagellation. The book includes both unpublished as well as public correspondence, such as the &ldquo;open letter&rdquo; of forgiveness to Ali Agka, his attempted assassin. It also examines the pope&rsquo;s severe acts of penitence and documents his miracles. <br><br>This impassioned plea in favor of canonizing the pope as a saint has proven to be of profound interest to Catholics worldwide, as well as to anyone interested in faith and spirituality.