A very revealing book that is extremely difficult to find. This out-of-print volume is full of valuable historic information concerning the life of Saint Faustina, using for reference, the writings and memoirs of people who knew her personally like her spiritual director, Blessed Fr. Michael Sopocko, and the Mother Superior of her convent in Vilnius (just to name two of many). Written by fuastinian biographer Maria Tarnawska (translated from Polish into English) with many black and white rare historical photos throughout. Published by Veritas Foundation Publication Center in UK.

All rare books are “used” but are in good condition, with a few in fair condition. Most (almost all) do not have a broken spine (probably were not read). We have ONLY A FEW of these books available (acquired on treasure hunts over the years). Most have the red cover, some have blue/green, and other have the white cover. All the same book.

The description from the publisher: In St. Maria Faustina Kowalska„her life and mission, biographer Maria Tarnawska gives us a lively, objective, and well-textured portrait of the great Apostle of Divine Mercy. We glimpse St. Faustina's deep mystical life as she drew upon the Sacraments and a profound union with the Lord. "This close communion with God was the core of her life," writes the biographer of the saint in the Introduction. "Nevertheless, she loved her family too, and was openhearted and kind to all whom she knew." Of St. Faustina's mission to remind the world of Divine Mercy, the reader learns that it remained largely hidden during her lifetime. She was a simple country girl with limited schooling. Yet she had a good deal of innate intelligence, an extraordinary knowledge of human beings, and a deep faith that was crucial for her mission. Only through the saint's diary and personal accounts from those who knew her.does a complete portrait begin to emerge of the great Apostle of Divine Mercy.

Forward by Szczepan Wesoly, Archbishop of Dragonara, Poland (born 16 Oct 1926, died 28 Aug 2018), later Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Gniezno

This book was first published in 1989, prior to the approval of the revelations of Saint Faustina. The title page contains the following sentiment: “Until such time as the Church formally decrees its approval, only private and human faith is attributed to the revelations, extraordinary graces, and events described in the book. There is no intention in relating them to anticipate a decree of the Holy See. This devotion is thus for private use.”

These books are Second Editions with revisions (2nd printing) 1990- ISBN-0944203094

About the Author
Maria Tarnawska was born in Lvev, Poland, in 1906, one year after the birth of Sister Faustina in Glogowiec. Educated in art history and the history of Poland, Maria went on to specialize in the sociological and religious aspects of Polish culture. Thus, from both her own experience of living in early 20th century Poland and her educational background, she gained an unusual unusually clear understanding of the economic, political, social, and religious milieu in which Sister Faustina lived. Also trained as a nurse, she had a professional awareness of Sister Faustina's illness as well, and a special insight into the difficulties she experienced during her periods of hospitalization.

Having become interested in Sister Faustina and her mission, Maria approached the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in the Lagiewniki section of Krakow seeming more information. The sisters eventually asked her to write a biography of sister faustina, and so she began to study the diary and together personal accounts from those who had lived alongside sister faustina or had met her.

As an author, Maria has succeeded in giving us a biography that presents a lively, objective, and multifaceted image of Sister Faustina, both as she experienced herself and as others perceived her. The book is a considerable help in understanding the diary, especially since the original account of Sister Faustina's initial visions and spiritual reflections was destroyed and never completely rewritten in the diary in a systematic and completely comprehensible format.

More info and images coming soon.