{"product_id":"st-josephine-bakhita-gideon-marsh-9798247501312","title":"St. Josephine Bakhita: Marked by Slavery, Transformed by Grace","description":"From the sun-scorched plains of Sudan to the quiet halls of an Italian convent, the life of St. Josephine Bakhita is a story of unimaginable suffering, unshakable faith, and extraordinary grace. Kidnapped as a child, sold into slavery, and subjected to cruelty beyond comprehension, Josephine's early years could have broken her. Yet, in the darkest hours, a spark of divine love took root, guiding her through fear, pain, and despair toward freedom, forgiveness, and holiness.This richly told narrative brings Josephine's remarkable journey vividly to life, painting a portrait of courage, endurance, and the transformative power of God's mercy. Through heart-stopping moments of terror, quiet acts of resilience, and the radical joy of a woman whose soul was unbreakable, readers witness the extraordinary grace that can redeem even the deepest wounds.\u003cbr\u003eMore than a biography, this book is a spiritual journey. It reveals how Josephine's hidden witness-the smiles, the service, the prayer, the forgiveness-became a living Gospel, inspiring the oppressed, evangelizing without words, and offering a blueprint for holiness accessible to all. Her canonization is not just a celebration of her life; it is a beacon for anyone who has faced suffering, injustice, or the loss of hope.\u003cbr\u003eSt. Josephine Bakhita's story challenges, uplifts, and transforms. It is a testament that faith, mercy, and freedom are possible even in the face of unimaginable darkness. Her legacy endures as a call to forgiveness, service, and courage, inviting every reader to encounter the God who turns chains into light and sorrow into joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gideon Marsh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798247501312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 118\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Gideon Marsh","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997475188991,"sku":"9798247501312","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/st-josephine-bakhita-gideon-marsh-9798247501312","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}