The Road to Damietta

Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with unrequited love, the pain of seeing a friend change into someone they no longer recognize, or the desire to find a higher purpose in a chaotic world. It offers a sophisticated look at how we can love and honor someone even when their life path takes them far away from our own expectations. Set against the backdrop of the Crusades, the story follows Ricca di Fuccio as she navigates her intense feelings for the young man who will become Saint Francis of Assisi. It is a masterful exploration of spiritual awakening, the cost of devotion, and the bittersweet nature of letting go. Parents will find it a valuable tool for discussing how personal identity and faith evolve during the transition from adolescence to adulthood.