{"product_id":"from-chains-to-roses-the-unbreakable-spirit-and-life-of-josephine-bakhita-paperback","title":"From Chains to Roses: The Unbreakable Spirit and Life of Josephine Bakhita - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMirella Patzer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFROM CHAINS TO ROSES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Unforgettable Story of Josephine Bakhita\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSome are born into darkness only to become bearers of the most extraordinary light...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSnatched from her village in a violent raid, nine-year-old Bakhita is thrust into a living nightmare. Her identity stripped away, her body carved with 144 brutal scars, she is sold from master to master across the merciless deserts of Sudan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThey call her \"fortunate one\" in cruel mockery, never suspecting the indomitable fire that burns behind her eyes.\u003cbr\u003eIn this electrifying, heart-pounding novel, Mirella Patzer throws readers into the savage world of the 19th-century slave trade and the astonishing journey of one woman who refused to be broken by it. When a twist of fate delivers Bakhita to Venice, she discovers something more powerful than her chains-her own voice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDefying her wealthy \"owners\" in a sensational court battle that stuns Italian society, Bakhita claims not only her freedom but embarks on a transformation so radical it will leave everyone who encounters her forever changed. As Sister Josephine, her scarred hands become instruments of healing, her hard-won wisdom a balm for the wounded, and her presence a living testament to the possibility of light emerging from the darkest places. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Chains to Roses\u003c\/i\u003e is not merely historical fiction-it's an adrenaline shot to the soul. Patzer's vivid prose drives this explosive narrative forward with the urgency of a thriller while delivering the emotional impact of an intimate confession. You'll find yourself holding your breath, clenching your fists, and ultimately weeping as Bakhita's extraordinary metamorphosis unfolds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrepare to be shattered, inspired, and utterly transformed by the true story of the enslaved girl who became a saint-proving that sometimes the most powerful revolutions begin in the most unlikely hearts.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621760794782,"sku":"9781998169535","price":27.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7748\/8030\/files\/KKJvHfCpF39781998169535.webp?v=1792371594","url":"https:\/\/theword.com\/products\/from-chains-to-roses-the-unbreakable-spirit-and-life-of-josephine-bakhita-paperback","provider":"TheWord.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}