Portrait of Chiara Lubich

Chiara Lubich books in order

Italian founder of the Focolare Movement

Lived
1920–2008
Country
Italy
Books
8

Chiara Lubich published 1 non-fiction book and 7 other books, beginning with The Cry (1969). The best-known is Knowing How to Lose (1981).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Chiara Lubich

Non-fiction in order

  1. Knowing How to Lose (1981)

    160 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Cry (1969)

    141 pages

  2. Meditations (1974)

    134 pages

  3. Servants of All (1978)

    144 pages

  4. Our Yes to God (1981)

    119 pages

  5. Diary 1964/65 (1987)

    179 pages

  6. Call To Love (1989)

    177 pages

  7. A New Way (2006)

    180 pages

About Chiara Lubich

Chiara Lubich was an Italian teacher and Catholic author who founded the Focolare Movement, which aims to bring unity among people and promote universal family.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Chiara Lubich FAQ

How many books has Chiara Lubich written?
Chiara Lubich published 1 non-fiction book and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Chiara Lubich's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Knowing How to Lose.
What is Chiara Lubich's last book?
Knowing How to Lose (1981).
What is Chiara Lubich's most famous book?
Knowing How to Lose (1981) is Chiara Lubich's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.