Download or read book Saint Katharine Drexel written by Lou Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography of Katharine Drexel follows the life of the Phildelphia debutante who left a life of comfort and material wealth behind to lead a life of spiritual wealth educating and caring for the opressed of her time. Author Lou Baldwin documents her life journey, from the loss of her mother in early childhood, to her world travels, her ministry in the Southwest and the miracles that lead to her canonization in the Catholic Church. Includes photographs of the debutante who chose poverty over wealth, the oppressed over society and Christ over comfort.