To Love Another Person

Les Misérables, the powerful story of Jean Valjean's redemption, is beloved by readers and theatre goers everywhere. Why? Because Victor Hugo's epic novel explores, through Valjean's heroic journey and transformations, truths and delusions about politics, morality, justice, religion, and both romantic and familial love. In this invaluable companion and guide to Hugo's masterpiece author John Morrison shares with Les Miz fans the spiritual depth and breadth of this classic novel and popular Broadway musical. ..... "I've just put down your manuscript. I had not gotten far into it before I knew that I was sitting at the feet of an excellent teacher, theologian, and literary and drama critic." .. Thomas Howard, author of C. S. Lewis: Man of Letters. ..~ "This book conveys the deep spiritual meaning of a literary classic. Hugo's commentary on the social life and ills of 19th century France is timeless and becomes, through Morrison's work, a reflection on how we, the "miserable ones" of today, are called to plunge deeper into the realities of God's presence and love for all." ~ The Rev. Canon Denis C. Brunelle, Director of the George Mercer, Jr. Memorial School of Theology (M.A. Liturgy and Homiletics, M.A. Medieval Theatre History)

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Preface
4. Introduction
5. Chapter 1: Sweet Jesus Does Care: The Convict and the Bishop
6. Chapter 2: I Have Bought Your Soul for God: The First Step on the Journey Home
7. Chapter 3: The Dream Shattered )Apparently): The Poor, Fantine, and the Journey Home
8. Chapter 4: Jean Valjean's Soliloquy: The Tempestuous Price of Self-Discovery
9. Chapter 5: "Out of the Depths I Have Called You": Valjean, Fantine, Javert: The Conflict Engaged
10. Chapter 6: The Thenardiers: Masters of Iniquity
11. Chapter 7: Javert and the Stars: Order and Chaos
12. Chapter 8: The Revolutionary Spirit: The ABC Society and Love as Friendship
13. Chapter 9: Eros Reborn: Marius and Cosette
14. Chapter 10: The Never-Ending Road to Calvary
15. Chapter 11: Eponine and Gavroche: The Plight of the Rejected
16. Chapter 12: The Uprising Against Disorder: Love as Prayer
17. Chapter 13: Javert's Suicide: To Choose the Abyss
18. Chapter 14: Seeing the Face of God: To Love Another Person
19. Closing Credits