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Karen Garver Santorum

Letters to Gabriel: The True Story of Gabriel Michael Santorum Hardcover – April 1, 1998

by Karen Garver Santorum (Author), Laura Schlessinger (Introduction)

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A collection of letters by the author to her unborn child with an abnormality known as "posterior urethral valve", a defect in which a valve in the urinary system does not open. As a result, the baby is unable to empty fluid from the bladder to the amniotic sac.

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132 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Ccc of Amer
Publication date

April 1, 1998
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6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
ISBN-10

1568145284
ISBN-13

978-1568145280
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ccc of Amer; 1st Edition (April 1, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1568145284
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1568145280
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,746,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #638 in Roman Catholicism (Books)
- #4,051 in Religious Faith
- #11,542 in Religious Leader Biographies

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Penthemom

A beautifully moving book

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2015

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This is both a heart-breaking and a magnificently written book about a very public family's dealing with a very private matter and the place their faith played in their ability to get through this tragedy. I could hardly put it down, since I was also going through some difficult times. It is always such a source of strength to know that although we have to get through these times, and they will forever change our lives, we are never alone. Rick and Karen had to go through losing their beloved Gabriel in their own ways, but they always knew that the One who loves us more than we will ever know had Gabriel safely in His arms and was with them every step of the way.

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Kimberly Best

An inspirational tale of faith, heartbreak and loss coupled with hope that on the other side of tragedy there can be healing!

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015

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Our children are our greatest gifts and treasures! This book is an honest and heart wrenching account about the greatest loss anyone can experience , the loss of one's child. This book is the deeply personal and intimate account of a Mother's loss of her infant son, Gabriel Michael, told through precious letters penned from this Mommy to her beloved baby! Heartbreaking but at the same time inspiring, thought-provoking and encouraging that with faith, time and the Lord's help, there can be life, blessings and even healing and joy on the other side of tragedy!

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Great pro-life story.

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020

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I love this book. I, too, am disgusted with the negative reviews. The Santorums “play their hearts out” for their family.

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Linda Twombly

Letters to Gabriel by Karen Santorum purchased from Amazon.com

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2012

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This book was a heartfelt compilation of letters written by an expectant mother who eagerly awaited the birth of her son. When Karen and her husband Rick found out that the baby had a serious birth defect,they opted not to have the pregnancy terminated but to have the baby go through the delivery.I was in tears reading Karen's story of little Gabriel's birth and the ultimate death and how they handled the funeral for little Gabriel Michael Santorum. I hope that other people read this book to understand that once a baby is concieved it is a living being and not just an embryo that can be sucked out of a woman. This was a story of true family devotion for their children. Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kathie B

Sad, but so hopeful

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2013

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I have new found respect and adoration for the Santorums. This is a lovely story of faith in God and the undeniable, selfless love for a dying son. Karen and Rick, along with their other children, are quite inspirational and a testament to the Catholic Christian family. God bless you all and thank you for this simple, yet impactful letter to your little boy.

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is you never lost a infant this book is excellent read & a excellent book to give as a ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015

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Letters to Gabriel enter our lives at the right time. We had a loss in our family too- We can't thank the Santorum's enough for sharing this very personal- private time in your life's. Even , is you never lost a infant this book is excellent read & a excellent book to give as a gift to those who have lost a baby. God bless you & your family for sharing Gabriel with the world.

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Cecelia Cody

Touching

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2013

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As the title says Karen Santorum writes letters to her unborn child in the womb. Touching passages from a mother's heart to her precious child. You will be moved, Have the kleenex ready. Whatever your political leanings, this is a book by a Mom who is first and foremost a mother.

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k'socks

Lift up your head, our Faith comes from God,. He cares.

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015

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I've never lost a baby, but I cried along with Karen and Rick.. Sad time for them, But God was there all along.

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