The Duchess Who Became a Saint
by Maria Tobias
I love inspirational stories and reading about the lives of the saints. They always seem to act as a good kick in the bum. This is the story of Saint Elizabeth, the New Martyr. She started as a princess and had everything a girl could ask for. However, with the death of her husband, she gave up everything and became a nun. She then worked to help the poor of Russia. Her story is amazing, and while this story is technically written for a younger audience, it is truly inspiring and worth reading. I would love to read more about her life and the great things she accomplished. This book served to peak my interest, not satisfy it, but this is to be expected from a book written for teenagers. This is one I will keep on our shelves and share with my daughter as she gets older.
Currently reading: The Heart of Anger
by Lou Priolo and Amy Baker
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