Author : Joseph P. Fitzpatrick
Release : 1996
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 056/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Stranger is Our Own by : Joseph P. Fitzpatrick
Download or read book The Stranger is Our Own written by Joseph P. Fitzpatrick. This book was released on 1996. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joseph P. Fitzpatrick, S.J. -- priest, internationally-acclaimed scholar, activist--was intensely involved in the ongoing studies of the Puerto Rican people, their culture, and their problems as migrants in the U.S. mainland.The Stranger Is Our Own contains Fitzpatrick's personal memoir, as well as a collection of articles, papers, lectures and talks that chronicle his "bittersweet journey" with Puerto Rican migrants. A consultant to religious, political, education and social leaders on the issues of migration, assimilation, inter-group relations and social justice, Father Fitzpatrick helped shape governmental and Church policies at both the local and national level. He continued his active involvement until his death in 1995 at the age of 82.