"Kent expertly distills the drama of Day's life, from her childhood, when she 'practiced being a saint', to her death, when she may actually have come close to being one. An honest picture of her life emerges, with Kent including mention of Day's tumultuous youth, abortion, short-lived marriage, brief imprisonment, involvement with Communism and the Catholic Worker Movement, and ultimate reconciliation with God. Day's character flaws are faithfully portrayed, as is the way her fate was inextricably bound to her compassion for the poor. Kent also lends a sense of many fascinating people Day knew--among them, Eugene O'Neill and John Dos Passos--who helped nurture her growing conviction that God was a real presence in her life. A finely detailed biography that evokes the spirit of a woman whose influence continues today." - Shelley Townsend-Hudson
DEBORAH KENT is the author of more than a dozen novels for young adults and numerous nonfiction titles for children and teens. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.