Augustine of Hippo

Outside of the people in the Bible, Augustine of Hippo is the most influential person in church history. Yet how many people know his story? In this book, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life and ministry of Augustine. Readers will come to know Augustine's personal struggles and the high value he came to place on the Bible and truth. Readers will also see the difficult days in which Augustine lived, learning about his disputes with false teachers and the turbulent times during the fall of the Roman Empire. This volume is vividly illustrated, simply written, and full of interesting facts. It is written for young readers, but is sure to capture the interests of the whole family.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Chapter 1: Growing Up
4. Chapter 2: In Search of Wisdom
5. Chapter 3: Italy
6. Chapter 4: A Decision to Follow God
7. Chapter 5: A Minister against His Will
8. Chapter 6: Difficult Times
9. Chapter 7: Augustine's Last Days
10. Timeline
11. Did You Know?
12. Closing Credits

Simonetta Carr

Award-winning author Simonetta Carr, originally from Italy, has had the privilege of experiencing various cultures throughout her life. Initially, she pursued a career as an elementary school teacher before transitioning into the cherished role of homeschooling mother to her children.

Alongside her teaching responsibilities, Carr has utilized her writing talents to contribute to numerous newspapers and magazines on a global scale, as well as translating the works of several esteemed Christian authors into the beautiful Italian language. She also imparts her linguistic expertise by teaching Italian as a second language.

Carr currently resides in the vibrant city of San Diego alongside her loving husband, Thomas, and three of their children.

With an extensive repertoire of accomplishments, including several award-winning church history biographies, Simonetta Carr's dedication to writing, translating, and educating has left an indelible mark on her literary journey.