GIVEN

by Paul Fitz-Patrick

Given is a story of God's unconditional love. Like the prodigal son, we can make a mess of our lives. People, especially our mothers, see the self-destruction, and because of their faith in our all-loving God, persevere in praying for us. God waits with open arms for our return and He showers us with graces and awesome love. The journey begins in a small town in southern Pennsylvania, and takes the reader to the University of Notre Dame, Rome, and suburban Philadelphia. As the story unfolds, the lives of a single mother, a middle aged artist, a wealthy recluse, a high school teacher and two mothers are connected in a special plan - God's perfect plan.

404 pages, Paperback

First published April 9, 2014

Reviews

[Jodi · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband knows Paul Fitz-Patrick through Knights of Columbus at our church, and when he heard I was a big reader, he gave me a signed copy of his book. I have read a lot, but have never read "Catholic Fiction." This was a well-written book with a lot of story lines that come together to show how God works many miracles in our lives. I was amazed by the faith of the people in this book, and that the characters were real - flaws and all - yet their faith carried them through their lives.

The only thing that needs fixed is that all right is two words not one!! Great book! I can tell a lot of time and effort was put into this book!

[Djdj803 · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have read in years. A real God story one cannot help be moved to laugh, cry, pray and believe!