Review: More philosophy than biography
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2013
I have read several in Wyatt North's "The Life and Prayers" series and have appreciated all. This one is different. All of the others I've read were primarily biographical and devotional. This one cruises quickly through the life of St. Thomas, then explores his theological and philosophical thinking and writing. Thomas was a genius. His thought process was so much higher than the common person of his or any time period. For a reader who does not share this ability, the text bogs down. I could follow along and understand, but was  more interested in him as a person. I did care enough to download his "Summa Theologia" for future study. I would not recommend this book for the average reader, but do commend it to philosophers and theologians.