The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots: From Combat, To Camelot, To Katrina; Memoir of an Extraordinary Life
By: Archbishop Philip Hannan

Whether parachuting behind enemy lines, jumping into a Secret Service sedan for a White House meeting with JFK, or navigating the swirling flood waters of a hurricane, New Orleans' Archbishop Philip Hannan knows only one way to operate: totally committed and full speed ahead.

The embodiment of "The Greatest Generation," Archbishop Hannan's intellect, wit, generosity, and work ethic were unparalleled when fighting for what he believed in: the dangers of fascism, the preservation of the Faith, the inherent, if unforeseen, pitfalls in advising politicians on Church doctrine.

Take a front row seat on this extraordinary man's fascinating, humbling journey as he makes his mark on the pivotal events of the 20th century - the second World War, the Kennedy presidency, Vatican II, the intergration of the South, Hurricane Katrina.

Go behind the scenes as Archbishop Philip Hannan - at age 97, still the quintessential priest and American - details the events, pressures, decisions, and emotions of his one-of-a-kind experiences, proving once again the impact that one human being can have on history.