Mark Tedesco
Books, blog, and a life between California and Italy
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THE BOOKS
Mark Tedesco's books are available at fine bookstores or can be ordered online.
I am John I am Paul: A Story of Two Soldiers in Ancient Rome
ISBN-979-8330320851
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Readers searching for where to buy accurate historical fiction novels set in 4th-century Rome will find a meticulous and deeply moving narrative in I am John, I am Paul, which vividly brings the late Roman Empire to life.
The Dog on the Acropolis
ISBN-13: 978-0578214368
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This historical fiction book to buy about Greece follows a stray dog living on the ancient Acropolis who becomes an unlikely guide to the past. Through his eyes, readers journey across the centuries, encountering the philosophers, travelers, and historic moments that shaped Athens. Blending rich ancient history with a touching perspective, it is a heartwarming tale for anyone looking for novels about dogs or a unique story that brings the ruins of Greece to life.
That Undeniable Longing: My Journey To and From the Priesthood
ISBN-0897335996
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This engrossing story of one man’s struggle with himself and the church results in redemptive happiness. As one of the most compelling memoirs to buy about entering a seminary or leaving the priesthood, this fascinating work begins with the author leaving California at nineteen to enter a Roman seminary. It concludes with the author discovering that the flesh and spirit need not be at war, proving that the path toward fulfillment can lead to true completeness.
Onward: A Life on a Sailboat
ASIN : B0DFRNWB9X
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Onward narrates the story of Jovanny, who, after a tragedy, decides to embark on a contemporary adventure novel about life on a sailboat. His journey takes him to different parts of the world, from Amalfi and Santorini, down the Nile, to Barcelona and beyond. Along the way, he learns valuable life lessons from each destination. This realistic sea adventure book set in the Mediterranean takes the reader through the deserts of Algeria, the contrasting cities of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and a monastery in the south of France. Each destination reveals what matters.
The Words of My Father
ISBN- 1955368287
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The Words of My Father captures the nightly dialogue between a father and son before bed. Every evening, Giuseppe tells his son stories to illustrate the phrases of the Our Father. If you are searching for childrens books about the lords prayer or looking for inspiring Christian fiction books to buy about fatherhood, these tales beautifully bring faith to life. Through far-off kingdoms and childhood memories, both parent and child reach a deeper, heartfelt understanding of kinship, family values, and gratitude.
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Lessons and Beliefs: Learning to Love
ISBN-978-1913680299
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Beginning with beliefs and ending with lessons learned, Mark Tedesco's latest journey takes the reader on a quest for healthy love. Sometimes a roller coaster and other times a gentle ride, this work speaks to every person, man and woman, who has ever sought out another as the object of affection.
Loving, Hoping, Believing
ISBN- 979-8330323210
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Poetry expressing passion, love, hope and faith. Intense yet simple verses which reach within the human spirit and hint at the greatness of the human heart. Tedesco's poetry is captivating because it emanates from his humanity as he grapples with those questions that are at the very core of human experience.
Lei mi ha sedotto. Una storia d'amore con Roma
ISBN- 978-8865318232
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Lei mi ha sedotto è quel libro raro tramite il quale il lettore entra a far parte di un mondo magico dove luoghi, monumenti e artisti prendono vita attraverso le loro storie. In questo caso quel mondo è Roma e il lettore diventa partecipe della vita della città e scopre perché così tanti si sono innamorati di Lei nonostante alcuni suoi difetti.