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About the Book

A Prayer Answered is a moving true story of a mother’s unwavering faith and a daughter’s long journey back to God. As Mary Gelormino grows up witnessing her mother’s deep devotion amid mental illness, loss, and hardship, she slowly drifts away from faith—burdened by grief and anger that lasts for decades.

After her mother’s death, an unexpected call to the Holy Land sets Mary on a pilgrimage that transforms her heart and reveals the quiet, enduring power of a prayer never forgotten. This inspiring memoir reminds readers that love and faith transcend time—and that prayers are often answered in ways far greater than we imagine.