Augustine of Hippo is acclaimed as one of the greatest of the Church Fathers. His writings have been an immense influence upon Western thought. But Augustine maintained that all he was enabled to do was, under God, due to his mother’s influence and prayers. This book traces the ups and downs of Augustine’s life with particular attention to his relationship with his mother Monica. Her witness was instrumental in his transformation from philosopher to believer. It is a small book with a big message of encouragement to every mother to keep on praying for their wayward children, of whatever age.
