Rosalia’s Bittersweet Pastry Shop
Have you ever been through a tragic or traumatic experience that strengthened your faith in God?
This book was such a sweet treat to read! I mean that literally. The pastries, cakes and cookies, so decadent and divine! This novel also has some tasty recipes at the end!
After a traumatic experience, young Rosalia is separated from her family. Mentally and physically broken, she’s unable to forgive herself for her horrible experience and she’s rescued by a group of nuns. The nuns run a famous pastry shop. Rosalia finds joy, comfort and love by working with the nuns, learning to bake sweets.
This book is about overcoming unwarranted guilt, learning to love ourselves in spite of life’s traumatic experiences. In spite of all that happened to her, Rosalia tried hard to keep her faith in God, even when her questions remained unanswered. Her pastries become well-known in Italy – her unique sweets are so delicious that people think she must add a secret ingredient.
I highly recommend this book if you like stories about food and faith.
So, have you ever been through a tragic or traumatic experience that strengthened your faith in God?
I really enjoyed this post, thank you so much for sharing. You have a lovely blog. 🙂
Thank you, Linda!
While I prefer to remain private with the details, I can comment that, yes, I have experienced at least one traumatic experience in which my faith in God was incredibly strengthened. I absolutely love when blog posts offer questions such as this so that all may be included. Am looking forward to adding this title to my ever increasing to be read list. I like the fact that this book kind of connects to your books, Cecelia, in that both include faith and baking in the themes.
Thanks, Mary Pauline! I’m so glad you visited my blog and that you enjoy the questions that I ask! Thanks for the comment about the connection with my books! Makes me feel good! 🙂