Kim Loo-sun Memoirs Volume 1: Survival from Despair 1916-1982

Kim Loo-sun, a controversial Chinese religious leader, received a Jesuit education and became a priest in 1945. Despite being imprisoned for 27 years for counter-revolutionary activities, he later served as the dean of the Shanghai Theological Seminary and was appointed as the bishop of Shanghai without Vatican approval. This book reflects on his extraordinary journey, highlighting his survival through faith and sentiment in a turbulent era. It covers his childhood, education, return to China, imprisonment, release, and return to Shanghai, showcasing his resilience and impact on the Chinese Catholic Church.