Reviled and adored in equal measure, and constantly in the news for his controversial statements, this biography explores both the public and private sides of Archbishop Rowan Williams.
Rupert Shortt´?¢s celebrated biography of Rowan Williams provides a sympathetic but clear-eyed assessment of a remarkable, gifted and much-maligned leader as he seeks to steer the Anglican Communion through the stormiest period in its history.
Always a controversial figure, Rowan Williams´?¢ decisions have upset both conservatives and progressives alike. But is he playing a long game, obliged to rate church unity above the pursuit of his own vision?
Written with Rowan Williams´?¢s cooperation, Rupert Shortt answers this question and many more, giving a compelling portrait of a private and in some ways surprisingly vulnerable man.
496 pages