Using extensive excerpts from the writings of St. Augustine--especially from Confessions--Giovanni Falbo brings St. Monica to life, shedding new light on her patience, sweetness, and unwavering determination. This biography is filled with captivating storytelling elements that offer the reader a rare glimpse of St. Monica, a mother who endured countless sacrifices and health risks in her quest to help her son, Augustine, embrace the faith.
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Using extensive excerpts from the writings of St. Augustine--especially from Confessions--Giovanni Falbo brings St. Monica to life, shedding new light on her patience, sweetness, and unwavering determination. This biography is filled with captivating storytelling elements that offer the reader a rare glimpse of St. Monica, a mother who endured countless sacrifices and health risks in her quest to help her son, Augustine, embrace the faith.
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