Miracles
Historical novel based on the life of Mother Elizabeth Seton, first American-born canonized saint.
Praise for Miracles:
• New American Library: Miracles is the story of an unforgettable woman’s life and love. It is a novel charged with the vitality of a life that saw many changes, and with the power of a love that took many forms ... [whether] as a lonely daughter of a wealthy, indifferent man; a searching young woman; a contented matron embracing a marriage that produced five beloved children; a widow searching for new meaning to life.
• The New York Times Book Review: This appealing book, told from the point of view of a skeptical modern priest, moves swiftly through tragedy to triumph.
• Kirkus Reviews: Working delicately with a balance of Church hagiography and psychological insight, Ms. Heidish provides another strong focus on the root dilemma of female saints and achievers.
• Novak, Amazon.com Book Review: Inspirational Insight, the life of America's first canonized Catholic Saint is skillfully conveyed. This book presents a very human depiction of a remarkable woman. It outlines her tribulations from young child to her early demise. The trials she endured are depicted in a very insightful style. Time spent reading this book was truly inspirational.
Historical novel based on the life of Mother Elizabeth Seton, first American-born canonized saint.
- Main selection, The Catholic Book Club.
- 1st Publisher: New American Library.
Praise for Miracles:
• New American Library: Miracles is the story of an unforgettable woman’s life and love. It is a novel charged with the vitality of a life that saw many changes, and with the power of a love that took many forms ... [whether] as a lonely daughter of a wealthy, indifferent man; a searching young woman; a contented matron embracing a marriage that produced five beloved children; a widow searching for new meaning to life.
• The New York Times Book Review: This appealing book, told from the point of view of a skeptical modern priest, moves swiftly through tragedy to triumph.
• Kirkus Reviews: Working delicately with a balance of Church hagiography and psychological insight, Ms. Heidish provides another strong focus on the root dilemma of female saints and achievers.
• Novak, Amazon.com Book Review: Inspirational Insight, the life of America's first canonized Catholic Saint is skillfully conveyed. This book presents a very human depiction of a remarkable woman. It outlines her tribulations from young child to her early demise. The trials she endured are depicted in a very insightful style. Time spent reading this book was truly inspirational.