{"product_id":"to-the-heights-a-novel-based-on-the-life-of-blessed-pier-giorgio-frassati-paperback","title":"To the Heights: A Novel Based on the Life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Kennelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"To live life without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a struggle for truth, that is not living, but existing.\" - Pier Giorgio Frassati Enter the heart of a passionate young man, who in his brief life reached the heights of adventure, friendship-and sanctity. Born to a wealthy family in Turin at the dawn of the 20th century, Pier Giorgio Frassati was good-looking, popular and athletic. He spent much of his youth climbing the rugged Italian Alps, disappearing into the clouds for days at a time. He was quick with a joke or a prank and enjoyed a good time. It seemed he was blessed with everything a young man could ask for. But he hungered for more. Despite coming from a family of such prestige, Pier Giorgio spent most days in the slums of Turin, visiting the poor and serving the sick. His love for Christ burned within him and brushed off on everyone he came into contact with - from lepers and orphans to college friends and political diplomats. He shared his Faith with kindness and charity, and defended it passionately against the evils of Fascism, even coming to blows with Mussolini's thugs on numerous occasions. Pier Giorgio touched the lives of thousands, yet his high-society parents remained unmoved by the life he led as they frowned upon his religious practices and charitable work. Reaching them would be his last challenge, his final mountain to climb. To the Heights is an unforgettable novel about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Dig deeper than the biographical facts and discover the heart of a charismatic young man whose soul blazes brightly and uniquely among the host of heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"To live life without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a struggle for truth, that is not living, but existing.\" \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e -- Pier Giorgio Frassati \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Enter the heart of a passionate young man, who in his brief life reached the heights of adventure, friendship--and sanctity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Born to a wealthy family in Turin at the dawn of the 20th century, Pier Giorgio Frassati was good-looking, popular and athletic. \u003cbr\u003e He spent much of his youth climbing the rugged Italian Alps, disappearing into the clouds for days at a time. \u003cbr\u003e He was quick with a joke or a prank and enjoyed a good time. It seemed he was blessed with everything a young man could ask for. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But he hungered for more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Despite coming from a family of such prestige, Pier Giorgio spent most days in the slums of Turin, visiting the poor and serving the sick. \u003cbr\u003e His love for Christ burned within him and brushed off on everyone he came into contact with - from lepers and orphans to college friends and political diplomats. \u003cbr\u003e He shared his Faith with kindness and charity, and defended it passionately against the evils of Fascism, \u003cbr\u003e even coming to blows with Mussolini's thugs on numerous occasions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pier Giorgio touched the lives of thousands, yet his high-society parents remained unmoved by the life he led \u003cbr\u003e as they frowned upon his religious practices and charitable work. Reaching them would be his last challenge, his final mountain to climb. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo the Heights \u003c\/i\u003eis an unforgettable novel about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Dig deeper than the biographical facts and discover \u003cbr\u003e the heart of a charismatic young man whose soul blazes brightly and uniquely among the host of heaven. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrian Kennelly is the author of several novels, including \u003ci\u003eTwo Statues, To the Heights: A Novel Based on the Life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Island of Two Trees\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the co-author of \u003ci\u003eDivine Mercy for Children: A Tour of the Museum of Mercy\u003c\/i\u003e, and the co-writer of the Marian documentary, \u003ci\u003eQueen of Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife and four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.74 x 5.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52067931849005,"sku":"9781618906328","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/to-the-heights-a-novel-based-on-the-life-of-blessed-pier-giorgio-frassati-paperback-3807684.webp?v=1780167005","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/to-the-heights-a-novel-based-on-the-life-of-blessed-pier-giorgio-frassati-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}