Breakfast With the Pope: Daily Readings by Pope John Paul II- Much of the wit and common sense that make John Paul II a favorite come through in his writings.
John Paul II's Book of Mary by Pope John Paul II, Margaret Bunson (Compiler)- a compilation of the Holy Father's reflections on the most blessd of all believers, the Blessed Virgin.
Celebrate 2000!: Reflections on the Holy Spirit by John Paul II, Thomas Paul Thigpen (Contributor)- drawn from Pope John Paul II's writings, reflecting the themes contained in his 1994 apostolic letter, "As the Third Millennium Draws Near".
The Jeweler's Shop by Karol Wojtyla- a play, a piece of "underground" literature, was written by a young man who became Pope.
Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla, H.T. Willetts (Translator)- guidance in choosing a mate, to better understand what happens when falling in love, to be able to distinguish love from infatuation or lust, or suffering through the disillusionment of past relationships.
Karol Wojtyla: The Thought of the Man Who Became Pope John Paul II by Rocco Buttiglione, Paolo Guietti (Translator), Michael Novak- intellectual biography is the standard work for all who want to understand John Paul's philosopical mind.
Man of the Century: The Life and Times of Pope John Paul II by Jonathan Kwitny- shows how John Paul's dynamic pastoralism and action-centered philosophy influenced and guided the intellectuals and workers in Eastern Europe who eventually dismantled the Iron Curtain.
At the Center of the Human Drama: The Philosophical Anthropology of Karol Wojtyla/ Pope John Paul II by Kenneth L. Schmitz- dissects the core-thought of this important Church leader.
Paintings in the Vatican by Carlo Pietrangeli (Editor)- catalog written by directors of various Vatican Museum collections offers insight into the political, social, and aesthetic history of Vatican.
The Polish Way by Adam Zamoyski - popular history at its best, ...lavish illustrations, good maps and intriguing charts and genealogical tables.
Pope John Paul II - The Movie (1984) (video)- covers the Pontiff's adult life from an enemy of Nazism and Communism in Poland to his election as Pope in 1978.
The Pope in America: John Paul II (CNN video) - Pope John Paul II Celebrates World Youth Day 1993
Pope John Paul II: His Biography & Tridentine Mass (video)-
Biography: Pope John Paul II - Statesman of Faith (1995) (A&E Biography video)- 46-minute documentary details the surprising history of the man who became the first Polish Pope.
Life & Teachings (1996) (video)- 2 tape documentary
Pope John Paul II, The Conscience of the World (1998) (video)- celebrates the Pope’s 20th anniversary as the world’s most compassionate leader by documenting his life, his actions, and his worship.
Pope John Paul II: Do Not Be Afraid (1998) (video)- dubbed and subtitled in Spanish.
Vatican City - Art and Glory (1994) (video)-
Inside the Vatican (1995) (video)-
Italy-Rome Vatican & Galleries (1994) (video)-
The Popes and Their Art (video)-