Publisher's Synopsis
""Rose of the Andes"" is a biography of Laura Vicuna, a young girl from Chile who devoted her life to serving God. Written by Paul Aronica, the book tells the story of Laura's life, from her childhood in a poor family to her time at a Catholic boarding school, where she became deeply religious and committed to helping others.Despite facing many challenges and obstacles, including poverty, illness, and abuse, Laura remained steadfast in her faith and her desire to serve God. She eventually became a member of the Salesian Sisters, a Catholic religious order, and devoted her life to teaching and caring for children.Throughout the book, Aronica paints a vivid picture of Laura's life and the world in which she lived, highlighting the social and political issues of the time, as well as the religious and cultural traditions of Chile. He also explores the impact of Laura's life and work on those around her, and the legacy she left behind as a servant of God.Overall, ""Rose of the Andes"" is a moving and inspiring biography of a remarkable young woman who dedicated her life to serving others and living out her faith. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Chile, the Catholic Church, or the lives of saints and holy people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
