More Saints: Lives and Illuminations [Hardcover]

Ruth Sanderson (Author)

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Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. (Jan 2 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0802852726
ISBN-13: 978-0802852724
Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 30.5 x 1 cm
Shipping Weight: 522 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #469,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Starred Review. Because much of what we know today about saints is culled from legend, and the process of canonization remains a bit mysterious, these holy figures intrigue as much as they inspire. Sanderson (The Snow Princess) strikes a truly compelling tone in this fine collection of brief biographies, a sequel to her Saints: Lives and Illuminations, which featured saints from the first millennium. Here she profiles 34 saints and two blessed (who have been beatified, not yet canonized); each saint receives a full page of coverage that includes an elegantly bordered oil-and-pencil portrait, which occupies about half the space. Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Elizabeth Anne Seton and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta are among those who grace this volume, which serves as both an interesting read and a spiritual reference. Birth and death dates, feast day and patronage of each saint are included in the individual entries. In addition, an index and glossary of terms at book's end make it particularly user-friendly. All ages. (Jan.)
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This sequel to Saints (2003)follows the same pattern, offering one-page profiles of 36 saints, each illustrated with a portrait. The first book covered saints of the first millennium; this one surveys the second. Consequently, there will be more familiar names here, including St. Francis, Joan of Arc, Padre Pio, and the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, who is on the fast track to sainthood. As in the previous volume, this one harks back to old-fashioned saint books, and Sanderson shows no aversion to relating experiences that may seem odd to modern readers. For instance, Rita of Cascia knew that her volatile sons would seek revenge for their father's murder, so she prayed they would not have blood on their hands. Unexpectedly, they both died. Even though some of the stories are violent, the artwork is soft and gentle, the portraits often bordered with floral designs. Along with each story are the dates of the saint's birth and death and notation of feast day and patronage. A glossary, a short bibliography, and three Web sites are appended. Ilene Cooper
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5.0 out of 5 stars More Saints is most appropriate for young readers who are almost ready for chapter books., May 12 2007

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This review is from: More Saints: Lives and Illuminations (Hardcover)

Written and beautifully illustrated in the style of Renaissance art and illuminated manuscripts by Ruth Sanderson, More Saints: Lives & Illuminations is a picturebook anthology offering one-page portraits and biographies of thirty-six male and female Christian saints of the second millennium. Not only are well-known saints such as Francis of Assisi and Anthony of Padua profiled, but also lesser known individuals such as Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha and Saint Bernardino. A brief introduction about the process of becoming a saint, a list of additional resources and a glossary round out this fascinating and instructional picturebook - though due to its small typeface and relative quantity of text, More Saints is most appropriate for young readers who are almost ready for chapter books. Also highly recommended is Sanderson's first volume in the series, "Saints: Lives and Illuminations".

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Entirely a subset of the first book!, Feb 25 2011

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This review is from: More Saints: Lives and Illuminations (Hardcover)

I ordered this "More Saints" book along with the original Saints book by the same author. I was disappointed to discover that all the saints in this book are just a subset of those in the original Saints book. No new saints are profiled in this book. This book is not as advertised. Thankfully I can return it.

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