Mother Benedict: Foundress of the Abbey of Regina Laudis
Antoinette Bosco gives the reader a powerful profile of a  pioneering Benedictine nun whose devotion to God and her vocation is  evident on every page. The chapters on her escape from the Nazis and her  encounters with the men who would become Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI  provide fascinating glimpses into her strength of character and her  single-minded dedication to serve God at every turn. --Tim S. HickeyIf you are looking for a good read, a spiritual banquet of  delight, look no further. Following in the footsteps of thier foundress,  who was played by Loretta Young in the movie, "Come To the Stable," these  exquisite women reveal the true meaning of holiness in today's world. A  must read for anyone trying to understand how God calls us to loving  service, without taking our freedom away. --Father John CatoirIf you read only one book this year, make itMother  Benedict. More than a biography, Antoinette Bosco has written an  inspirational epic-a fascinating look at a true Catholic heroine-Mother  Benedict Duss. In this sweeping saga of faith, hardship, and courage, Bosco  not only gives readers a portrait of an extraorinary woman and her  struggles to found a contemplative order-the first in America-but she also  captures the essence of the Abbey of Regina Laudis itself, and the  captivating stories of the people, both celebrity and common man, who have  passed through it's gates. --Allia Zobel Nolan