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Before St. Rose was a saint, she was just an ordinary girl like you.
What if the most beautiful thing about you was something no one could see?
Everyone admires Rose, and it’s easy to see why. Growing up in late 1500s Peru, her beauty opens doors that most girls can only dream of. Her mother has grand plans: a wealthy marriage and a life of comfort.
But Rose’s heart belongs to a different dream. She sees the suffering of the poor all around her, and she aches to help. When her family falls on hard times, Rose finds the courage to imagine a different path, one that lets her serve both her family and the poor, and follow God by being truly herself.
Can she help her mother see that inner goodness shines with a beauty far greater than a pretty face?
Part of the Fiat Girls ™ series, True Beauty and Being Yourself brings the story of young St. Rose of Lima to readers ages 7 to 11, inviting them to discover a beauty that has nothing to do with a mirror and everything to do with the heart.
Readers can connect with young St. Rose of Lima through:
-Engaging narrative storytelling by author Claire Swinarski
-Stunning illustrations by Lorena Cerquiera that draw young readers into the story and culture of St. Rose
-A “Rose in History” section by Amy Welborn that helps readers understand the historical figure of St. Rose
