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Letters to Gabriel: The True Story of Gabriel Michael Santorum Paperback – March 15, 2012

by Karen Santorum (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 138 ratings
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This moving collection of intimate, poignant, and heart-warming letters was written by Karen Santorum to her unborn child, Gabriel Michael. During her pregnancy, Karen wrote letters to her son, never expecting that the letters would someday be published. Though her pregnancy began as normal, Karen ended up experiencing serious difficulties with her pregnancy at the same time that her husband Rick Santorum, the Republican Senator for Pennsylvania, was leading the charge against partial birth abortions in the U.S. Senate.Letters to Gabriel is the story of Gabriel Michael's short, but meaningful life, and a tribute to the sanctity of life, the deep faith of the Santorums, and strong family values. The intimate bond between mother and child is expressed by Karen with great tenderness and love. This is a deeply moving book that will touch the heart of its readers with the beauty of the gift of life, and inspire them to share it with others.
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  1. Print length
    136 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ignatius Press
  4. Publication date
    March 15, 2012
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1586177540
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1586177546
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May God bless Richard and Karen Santorum, and console them with the knowledge that their son is in Heaven. May Mary, the Mother of Jesus, use these inspiring letters to encourage all expectant mothers to cherish the gift of life they carry, and to love the child within their womb. --Mother Teresa

A courageous and deeply moving account. A story filled with hope, faith and courage. --Charlton Heston

When the Santorums received a blessing named Gabriel, they suddenly experienced the reality at the heart of a public policy argument about respect for life. This is their story. --George F. Will

About the Author

Karen Garver Santorum graduated from the Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 1983, and worked as a registered nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit caring for premature and very sick infants. She graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 1986, and then went on to get her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law. Karen is married to former Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania and is the mother of their seven children.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ignatius Press (March 15, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 136 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1586177540
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1586177546
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 138 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the writing heartfelt, touching, and impactful. They describe the story as inspirational, meaningful, and thought-provoking. Readers also say the book is an excellent read and a good gift.

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Customers find the writing in the book touching, uplifting, and impactful. They say it's deeply personal and intimate. Readers also mention the book is excellently written with the heart of a mother.

"...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..." Read more

"This book was a heartfelt compilation of letters written by an expectant mother who eagerly awaited the birth of her son...." Read more

"Very touching letters from the wife of Rick Santorum. Came in great condition and on time...." Read more

"...God bless you all and thank you for this simple, yet impactful letter to your little boy." Read more

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Customers find the story inspirational, lovely, and meaningful. They say it's a heart-wrenching account about the greatest loss anyone can face. Readers also describe the book as beautiful, moving, and magnificently written.

"...Heartbreaking but at the same time inspiring, thought-provoking and encouraging that with faith, time and the Lord's help, there can be life,..." Read more

"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..." Read more

"...Karen and Rick, along with their other children, are quite inspirational and a testament to the Catholic Christian family...." Read more

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Kimberly Best
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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5.0 out of 5 stars 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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Linda Twombly
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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Susan S. Brister
4.0 out of 5 stars Just as described
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013
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Very touching letters from the wife of Rick Santorum. Came in great condition and on time. Reveals a lot about the author and her husband and their deeply held faith!
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Penthemom
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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Kathie B
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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De Anne Bullock
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020
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Cecelia Cody
5.0 out of 5 stars Touching
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 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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