This handsome volume includes beautiful, detailed portraits and biographical sketches of thirty-six remarkable men and women of the second millennium. In addition to well-known saints like Francis of Assisi and Anthony of Padua, "More Saints" also explores the lives of lesser-known people, such as Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha and Saint Bernardino.An introduction detailing the process of becoming a saint, a listing of additional resources, and a glossary offer readers deeper insight into the historical and religious context of the saints' lives.As a sequel to her first book about saints who lived in the first millennium ("Saints: Lives and Illuminations," Eerdmans 2003), or as a stand-alone volume, this book will instruct and inspire readers of all ages.
