{"product_id":"to-the-heights-a-novel-based-on-the-life-of-blessed-pier-giorgio-frassati","title":"To the Heights: A Novel Based on the Life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati","description":"“To live life without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a struggle for truth, that is not living, but existing.”\n— Pier Giorgio Frassati\n\nEnter the heart of a passionate young man, who in his brief life reached the heights of adventure, friendship—and sanctity.\n\nBorn to a wealthy family in Turin at the dawn of the 20th century, Pier Giorgio Frassati was good-looking, popular and athletic.\nHe spent much of his youth climbing the rugged Italian Alps, disappearing into the clouds for days at a time.\nHe was quick with a joke or a prank and enjoyed a good time. It seemed he was blessed with everything a young man could ask for.\n\nBut he hungered for more.\n\nDespite coming from a family of such prestige, Pier Giorgio spent most days in the slums of Turin, visiting the poor and serving the sick.\nHis love for Christ burned within him and brushed off on everyone he came into contact with – from lepers and orphans to college friends and political diplomats.\nHe shared his Faith with kindness and charity, and defended it passionately against the evils of Fascism,\neven coming to blows with Mussolini’s thugs on numerous occasions.\n\nPier Giorgio touched the lives of thousands, yet his high-society parents remained unmoved by the life he led\nas they frowned upon his religious practices and charitable work. Reaching them would be his last challenge, his final mountain to climb.\n\nTo the Heights is an unforgettable novel about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Dig deeper than the biographical facts and discover\nthe heart of a charismatic young man whose soul blazes brightly and uniquely among the host of heaven.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1618906321\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1618906321.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Kennelly, Brian\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41575594262586,"sku":"DBV.1618906321.A","price":9.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1618906321-0.jpg?v=1785639942","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/to-the-heights-a-novel-based-on-the-life-of-blessed-pier-giorgio-frassati","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}