Mychal's Prayer by Donna Leonard

Mychal's Prayer by Donna Leonard

Have you ever known an eccentric person who made such an indelible impression you were inspired to tell their story? Savadio was just such a person. Based on true events occurring during the Great Depression in Waterbury, Connecticut, a book idea formed as the author began to write his tale. In this young adult, historical fiction novel, fourteen-year old Fredo Ponterutto tries hard to be accepted by family and friends. Conflicts regarding money, his papa's expectations and neighborhood thug, Donato, have left him feeling insecure and fearful. Savadio, the hired hand who works for the Ponteruttos wears a long black coat, has unexplained scars and is the only one that gives Fredo the attention he lacks. Fredo's hero worship for the eccentric man inspires him to spy on Savadio to find out the answers to his mysterious life. Fredo vows to uncover Savadio's secrets as he begins a journey full of peril. An accident, a bank robbery and trouble with Donato lead him to answer all of Savadio's Secrets. What is Savadio hiding in his coat? Why does he make frequent visits to the cemetery? Who is 'My Lady of the Boat'? Where did Savadio get his scars? What does Fredo find in Savadio's coat? His unexpected discoveries reveal a surprise ending with a twist proving life is not always as it seems and changes his life forever.

Salvatore Sapienza is a former monk in the Catholic Church and the author of Seventy Times Seven, which was nominated for two Lambda Literary Awards, including Best Spirituality. During his years in religious life, Sapienza worked alongside Father Mychal Judge in helping to establish St. Francis AIDS Ministry, one of the first Catholic AIDS organizations in the country. Sapienza writes about his friendship with Father Judge, The Saint of 9/11, in the anthology entitled Queer and Catholic. As a writer, Sapienza's work has appeared in The Gay and Lesbian Times, Ashe Journal, and The Holland Sentinel newspaper, among others. He has done speaking engagements at numerous schools, retreat centers and bookstores around the country and has appeared on Public Television and National Public Radio. He and his partner own and operate a bed and breakfast in Saugatuck, a gay-friendly resort town on Lake Michigan. For more, please visit www.gayisagift.com

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ISBN 13	9780615473314
ISBN 10	0615473318
Title	Mychal's Prayer
Author	Donna Leonard
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Tregatti Press
Year published	2011-04-26
Number of pages	112
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