Heart of a Servant - The Father Flanagan Story

Father Edward J. Flanagan is an often overlooked American hero who saved the lives of countless orphans by establishing Boys Town and working internationally to provide guidance on public policy toward children in war-torn countries around the world. The principles he espoused continue to influence lawmakers internationally today and Boys Town still stands more than 100 years later, having aided hundreds of thousands of children on their way to a brighter future.
Heart of a Servant reveals the full picture of Father Flanagan’s life and the challenges he overcame to provide abandoned and orphaned children with an opportunity to thrive. He responded to the most pressing questions of his era regarding at-risk youth with answers that were blind to color or creed.