Love and Responsibility

Discover the truth about love that’s unlike anything else you’ve ever read.

Before he was Pope John Paul II, Karol Wojtyła wrote Love and Responsibility—a groundbreaking exploration of love, sexuality, and the dignity of the human person. On its release, Kenneth Briggs of The New York Times hailed it as “a high-minded rejoinder to the sexual revolution.”

With clarity and depth, Wojtyła reveals the difference between using and truly loving, showing how authentic relationships are built on respect, responsibility, and the divine gift of self-giving love. Though demanding, this classic has led countless readers to a deeper understanding of marriage, vocation, and the very meaning of human love.

Whether you are preparing for marriage, exploring the roots of Theology of the Body, or simply seeking the truth about love in a confused world, Love and Responsibility offers wisdom that can transform the way you see yourself, and how you love others.

This edition features:

• The complete 1981 English translation by H.T. Willetts
• Pope St. John Paul II’s original 1960 introduction
• Translator’s notes for additional context
• A comprehensive index of subjects and concepts