You are purchasing a book titled: "Saints, Maligned, Misunderstood, Mistreated, by Bob and Penny Lord, *Please note this is a paperback, not hardcover.*** The Lives of the Saints often seem very romantic and idyllic. However, many of our brothers and sisters who have reached the Communion of Saints have paid dearly for the glory the Lord has bestowed on them. Join us as we share in the lives of just some of our Heavenly Family who have suffered greatly, sometimes at the hands of their own families or communities. Chapters in this book: Saint Benedict Father of Western Monasticism Founder of Benedictines Saint Alphonsus Liguori Lawyer, Founder, Religious Superior Doctor of the Church Saint Gerard Majella Patron of Expectant Mothers Saint Joan of Arc Heroine Co-Patroness of France Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Patroness of Widows, Young girls the Poor Saint Basil the Great Doctor of the Church Defender of the Faith Saint Bernardine of Siena Apostle of Italy Friar Minor Missionary Saint Bonaventure Doctor of the Church Second Founder of Franciscan Order Blessed Angela Foligno Thirteenth Century Mystic Passionate Lover of Jesus Saint Peter Claver Patron Saint of African Slaves Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Doctor of the Church Last Father of the Early Church Pope Pius XII Man of Peace, Prophet, Protector of Victims of War 253 Pages We also have 30 minute documentary dvds on most of the Saints mentioned above. If you want to know more about their lives, these dvds were recorded at their Shrines and are listed on separate listings. Please visit our other listing to find more books and DVD written by Bob and Penny Lord. If you have any questions please let us know. We will combine shipping if you buy more than 1 item. God bless you. ******USPS HAS GIVEN US THIS MESSAGE**** "SERVICE DISRUPTIONS DUE TO WEATHER-RELATED AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS OR EVENTS". SO PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOUR ORDER/ITEMS MAY BE DELAYED DUE TO WEATHER, PLEASE BE GUIDED ACCORDINGLY PRIOR TO MAKING YOUR PURCHASE. THIS SHOULD BE TEMPORARY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING.