Fulton J. Sheen: The Rise of the American Bishop
  explores the life of one of the 20th century�' most influential Catholic figures, highlighting Sheen�' extraordinary ability to inspire faith in a wide range of people—from celebrities like Clare Booth Luce and Henry Ford II to former communists Louis Budenz and Elizabeth Bentley. This biography also examines Sheen�' complex relationships, including his friendship with J. Edgar Hoover and his high-stakes rivalry with Francis Cardinal Spellman, a struggle that ultimately reached the Vatican and shaped the course of his career.
