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FRIENDS, POPULARITY, BOYFRIEND, CHECK. HAPPINESS...? Katie has everything she thinks she wants-friends, popularity, and a gorgeous athletic older boyfriend. But the more time she spends with Shaun, the more miserable she feels. When freaky Daniel suggests Saint Joseph for her research project, her supposedly perfect life spirals out of control. Will the carpenter from Nazareth destroy everything she thinks matters-or give her even the things she didn't know she wanted? Old Men Don't Walk to Egypt is the second book in the Friends in High Places series, but can be read on its own. Friends in High Places is a short fiction series that presents saints' biographies in the context of imaginary teenagers' lives. The stories are written primarily to entertain, with inspiration and education thrown in for free!

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As a convert to the Catholic Church (from an evangelical background) I've frequently struggled with nurturing a deep devotion to the Saints-sure, I have great respect and reverence for them, but would I have said we were good friends? Perhaps not. And despite being beyond blessed as a Dominican Sister of St. Joseph to be under his patronage, I always struggled most of all in getting to know St. Joseph as a flesh-and-blood person. Seeing him through Katie's eyes (as well as Razim's in DO CARPENTERS DREAM OF WOODEN SHEEP?) has had a beautiful and unexpected impact on my own relationship with him and-finally-I've found a friend and spiritual father in St. Joseph! SR. M. CATHERINE BLOOM, OP How can St. Joseph help a modern teenage girl? The saints aren't dis-tant in Old Men Don't Walk To Egypt; this story provides a relatable look at high school life that resonates with anyone who has struggled with relationships, expectations, and faith. You might not cry like I did, but there's a takeaway for everyone about friendship, romance, and honesty. I can't wait to share this story with others. Ite ad Joseph. LISA THEUS Corinna Turner has done it again! This talented author really has perfected the craft of creating memorable faith-filled stories full of relatable characters dealing with societal hot-topics. Teens are growing up in a world with increasingly more dangerous societal expectations. It is critical that we arm them with role models and strategies to deal with these issues from a Catholic perspective, and this is what Turner does so expertly with this story. As the main character learns more about St. Joseph for a school project, she receives the insight and inspiration that help her deal with her own problems. What a powerful book for teens. LESLEA WAHL, author of the Blindside series Engaging characters and realistic scenarios make this story of faith, grace and the intercession of St. Joseph very accessible to young people. SR. TERESA CARDINEZ, OP

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