Stubborn Love: A Story of Saint Maria of Paris

Stubborn Love: A Story of Saint Maria of Paris

     Discover Saint Maria's Journey 

During history's darkest times, God inspired Saint Maria. Stubborn enough to outshine evil, her story is divided into three parts. "Her Life" details her journey from birth to death, illustrated in graphic novel style. "Her Writings" showcases her notes and thoughts. "Your Life" challenges readers to reflect on their place in the world. Group study questions are included. Pray for Saint Maria!

Book Details

• Author: Rheta Thola
• Illustrator: Mike Stonelake
• Format: Vinyl Paperback
• Pages: 128
• Binding: Smythe Sewn
• Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches
• Age Range: 10-15+

Perfect for Young Readers

This book is ideal for young people aged 10-15+. It uses Saint Maria's life and sayings as a springboard for journal entries. The graphic novel-style illustrations help young readers imagine her adventures. Dive into her life, writings, and reflections.

About the Author: Rheta lives in the mountains of Pennsylvania with her husband, two children, and several cats. She loves spending time reading, watching old television shows, being outside, and exploring small towns. Rheta attends St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church and truthfully tells her children that going to a church service is her favorite thing to do. She leads the youth program and is blessed to have a goddaughter to pray for and help raise in the Faith.

About the Illustrator: After completing a degree in fine art, painting giant, abstract canvases, Mike worked in graphic design before moving into illustration. He now works with a wide range of projects, including editorial, corporate, and children's. Mike has had a passion for comics since childhood, particularly alternative and Bande Dessiné (European comics), and writes and draws his own comics. He has visited many former Eastern Bloc countries, and in the 90s lived and worked in St. Petersburg, Russia; on his return to London, he helped to run an art gallery that specialized in work from the former Soviet Union.