John Henry Cardinal Newman 
Apologia Pro Vita Sua (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) 
Being a History of His Religious Opinions

Published in 1865-66, this classic spiritual autobiography grew out of Newman’s desire to defend his Roman Catholic faith against what he saw as unjust criticisms and personal attacks leveled by the noted fantasist and Anglican clergyman, Charles Kingsley. His response transcends its cause, rising to sublime heights of literary and spiritual merit.

Circa l’autore

John Henry Cardinal Newman (1801-1890) was an English writer and spiritual leader.  Originally an Anglican priest, he converted to Roman Catholicism between 1843 and 1845 and rose to become a Cardinal.  In 2010 he was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI.  He was also known for his writings, especially his autobiography, Apologia Pro Vita Sua (1865-66).