Medjugorje: A Pilgrim's Journey-Second Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781469990040)

Medjugorje, A Pilgrim's Journey is the author's first writing project a non-fiction book about the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the small village of Medjugorje in then Yugoslavia, now Bosnia-Herzegovina. Titled: "Medjugorje, A Pilgrim's Journey." Originally published in 1991; with the forward and collaboration by Author, John Westermann (Exit Wounds). Because of popular demand it was re-released (Second Edition) in 2010. Also, the book is in the process of its Spanish language translation due for completion -2016. He recently published; "The Hester Street kids" a Drama/Thriller and his first work of fiction provide's an historical view of the 1950's era and of the power of the Sicilian Mob in New York at that time. A saga, one that talks to the plight of Italian American immigrants striving for a living in the new world under the thumbs of the Sicilian Mafia. And, "Schism, Something Is Amiss In Heaven Again", also published in 2015. is a spiritual fantasy with profound implications, "Schism", joins Obe and Tony who fare from cultures and generations centuries apart at the highest level of Purgatory, then together through the heavenly realm, with flashbacks and earthly visits to the back woods of North Carolina, Georgia at the beginning of the civil war, and 60's New York. This character-driven drama weaves doubt with love and mistrust with truth, exploring the ultimate meaning of moral fortitude, acknowledgement of, and trust in God. An inspirational diorama of a journey to faith, one that talks to the unanswered questions about humanity's free will, God's existence, His motives and His tolerance of evil. Its underlying message is one of moral choices and trust. It also gives an entertaining fantasy glimpse of what heaven looks like and the magical things that happen there. Armando has also written the screenplay adaptions for both "SCHISM" and "THE HESTER STREET KIDS." In the past he has written articles for the National Catholic Register and articles about Marian apparitions for local Long Island, NY publications. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science Social Welfare with a minor in psychology and a Master's of Science in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University School of Social Service with emphasis on psycho-dynamic psychotherapy.