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Crossing the Threshold of Hope, by Pope John Paul II (Knopf, 244 pp., $20)

WITHIN A FEW days of its release this elegantly produced book began its rapid climb to the top of the best-seller lists. And a good thing, too, at least from the viewpoint of the publisher, who had put up $8.5 million in advance for the privilege of bringing out the American edition. Many people were disappointed by the postponement of the Pope’s October visit to the U.S., but Knopf was staggered. The entire promotional campaign was hitched to that visit. Not to worry.

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Crossing the Threshold of Hope, by Pope John Paul II (Knopf, 244 pp., $20)

WITHIN A FEW days of its release this elegantly produced book began its rapid climb to the top of the best-seller lists. And a good thing, too, at least from the viewpoint of the publisher, who had put up $8.5 million in advance for the privilege of bringing out the American edition. Many people were disappointed by the postponement of the Pope’s October visit to the U.S., but Knopf was staggered. The entire promotional campaign was hitched to that visit. Not to worry.