"St. John Henry Newman stands on the shoulders of the English martyrs. Yet, as this excellent biography shows, Newman was also a martyr, albeit a 'white martyr' who died of old age. Ostracized by the British establishment for his 'defection' to Rome, he was also poorly treated by English Catholics, particularly by his fellow converts. Newman suffered greatly for the following of his reason and conscience. This excellent book goes deeper than other biographies of Newman, enabling us to see the man and his life and work with a fresh and penetrative perspective." -- Joseph Pearce, Author, Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England "The publication of this long-forgotten work by Ida Friederike Görres marks an exciting development in Newman scholarship. Görres' study of Newman's life and conversion, and the hostile society in which he lived, is a must-read for both Newman devotees and readers keen to learn more about this brilliant, enigmatic, troubled English saint.

As Gorres reveals with effortless eloquence and insight, Newman stands as a spiritual and intellectual giant of the Victorian era, and a beacon of hope in our own troubled times." -- Fiorella de Maria, Author, Father Gabriel Mysteries series "Ida Görres.spoke with an insightful certainty and a fearlessness about the pressing questions and tasks of the Church today.We thank God that this insightful, brave, and faithful woman was given to the Church in this century. We give thanks for her writing, for the way she was and will continue to be present to many people through her writing." -- Fr. Joseph Ratzinger (in his 1971 eulogy).