Looking for Mary

Or the Blessed Mother and Me

By: Beverly Donofrio

Narrated by: Christina Moore

Entering her 40th year, Beverly Donofrio, a "lapsed Catholic," inexplicably begins collecting Virgin Mary memorabilia at yard sales. Soon, immersing herself in a spiritual quest, she makes a pilgrimage to the holy city of Medjugorje. There, she learns that Mary comes into a person’s life only when pride steps out and receives a bonus: hope. In Looking for Mary, Donofrio offers the universal story about a woman who--in a quest for the Blessed Mother--finds herself.

©2000 Beverly Donofrio (P)2002 Recorded Books, LLC

Powerfully Honest

Love everything about this book. As someone who hates rules as well it inspires me to continue to seek God's love in my own time and path.

Down to Earth

I came looking to gain some insight on Mary as I don’t have a closeness like others do and this book was perfect as this woman appears to have the same issues at the beginning of her book. I felt like I was walking her path with her as we have made similar decisions. Kept my attention and am now looking for other books by this author.

Easy listen and well written

Was an easy listen. I’m not a mother but this book has helped me appreciate Mary and maybe one day come closer to Jesus. I could relate to the writer and I hope that I can more faith too

too much confession

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The found again Catholics seem to be obsessed with admitting all their sins. I understand that finding the Church is a relief but I don't think its necessary to tell everyone every sin.

What did you like best about this story?

I love the parts where the author actually stayed on story with her feelings toward the Blessed mother

Do you think Looking for Mary needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

It would be helpful to know if she stayed with her devotion and connection to the Blessed Mother and what she did to keep the devotion...

REFRESHING & heartfelt! Just what I was looking for.

My son died 5 months ago & in my grief & deep sorrow, I’ve been searching for signs, meaning to be able to move forward in a healthy way. I’m a strong Christian but have never been taught much on Mary & now, feeling like I can relate to her more in our suffering as Mothers, I went searching for her. This book was so wonderful! I had no idea this was the same writer as Riding In Cars With Boys & when that was realized, I knew I was on the right path. I wanted REAL, I wanted an authentic picture of a Seeker & a sceptic . I didn’t need another religious book telling me why, I needed a first hand experience of how this very authentic woman found Mary & how this helped her in her own life.