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"This is the inspiring story of a newly canonized contemporary woman named Gianna written by her husband Pietro and Elio Guerriero. ~Giana was born in 1923 and died in 1962 after she risked her life in order to save her unborn child. Diagnosed with uterine tumors during her fourth pregnancy, she refused a hysterectomy that would have aborted the child and opted for a riskier surgery in order to save the baby., Gianna did give birth to a healthy baby girl, but died of infection one week later. An Italian woman who loved skiing and playing piano, She was also a dedicated physician and devoted wife and mother who lived life to the fullest, yet generously risked death by cancer for the sake of her child. A deeply moving story with personal insights given by her husband of the joy and sacrifice of his saintly wife. ~ Illustrated. ~Softcover, 155 pages."
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$14.95
Item #: STGMP
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