The lives of the saints have been a source of inspiration for Christians through the ages.
Now, written and illustrated for children, “Stories of the Saints” recounts the lives of the saints through rich storytelling and vivid imagery.
For author Carey Wallace, the powerful stories of their lives speak for themselves.
CAREY WALLACE
Author, “Stories of the Saints”
“These stories have survived, some of them have survived for over a thousand years, and I think it's because they are some of the best stories in history.”
“Stories of the Saints” features the lives of saints throughout history, such as St. Francis of Assisi and Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Yet the lives of the saints are not just stories of extraordinary individuals, but rather of the entire history of Christianity.
CAREY WALLACE
Author, “Stories of the Saints”
“The stories are in chronological order. So they're not just a set of sort of like random stories of the saints, they actually tell the story of the whole Church, and I think it's a wonderful way to hear that story through its heroes rather than through some other way of telling history.”
Among the book's prevailing themes of grace, courage, and strength, Wallace says she was struck by how often the saints doubted themselves—an important reminder of their humanity.
CAREY WALLACE
Author, “Stories of the Saints”
“I was very moved in the lives of the saints by how often the saints themselves feel scared, and not good enough, and not smart enough, and not strong enough, or not important enough, and how much they are able to accomplish anyway. And that was something that I really try to let shine through.”
The stories of the saints offer children a glimpse into the many ways of living the Christian Faith, and they may just inspire the next generation of saints themselves.
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