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Item #: 1002360
ISBN: 9780898708875
Author: Pietro Molla and Elio Guerriero
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 155
Price: $11.95
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This is the inspiring story of a newly canonized contemporary woman. Gianna Molla (1923-1962) risked her life in order to save her unborn child. Diagnosed with uterine tumors during her fourth pregnancy, she refused a hysterectomy that would have aborted the child, and opted for a riskier surgery in an attempt to save the baby. Herself a medical doctor, Molla did give birth to the child, but succumbed to an infection.

An Italian woman who loved skiing, playing piano, attending concerts at the Milan Conservatory, Molla was a dedicated physician and devoted wife and mother who lived life to the fullest, yet generously risked death by cancer for the sake of her child.

A unique story, co-authored by her own husband, with his deeply moving personal insights of the heroic witness, love, sacrifice and joy of his saintly wife. A woman for all times and walks of life, this moving account of the multi-faceted, selfless St. Gianna Molla, who made the ultimate sacrifice to save her unborn child, will be an inspiration to all readers. Illustrated

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Amazing book! 5.00 out of 5

By: Meeko (Northeast PA, July 25, 2010) Verified Buyer
Pros: Deserves Multiple Readings; Engaging characters; Informative; Easy To Read; Well Written;
Best Uses: Older Readers; Reference; Gift; Travel Reading;
Describe Yourself: Bookworm;
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
A well written book on a woman who spent her entire life working towards sainthood and yet was a woman who loved family picnics, going to the opera and skiing. It made sainthood feel possible....

Great Gift 4.00 out of 5

By: Melauen (Fayetteville,Ar, May 29, 2009)
Pros: Engaging characters; Deserves Multiple Readings;
Best Uses: Gift;
Describe Yourself: Bookworm;
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
This book was given to my mother for Mother's Day. It is a great book and Saint Gianna has a lot of wisdom to offer mother's and women in the present time.