To the Heights: A Novel Based on the Life of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati by Brian Kennelly

A Novel About Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati 

Overview

“To live life without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a struggle for truth, that is not living, but existing.” These stirring words of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati capture the spirit of a young man whose brief life became a witness to heroic virtue, joyful friendship, and fearless discipleship.

 To the Heights is a captivating historical novel that brings to life the remarkable story of one of the Church's most beloved modern saints. Born into wealth and privilege in early twentieth-century Turin, Pier Giorgio seemed to possess everything the world could offer—popularity, athletic ability, intelligence, and opportunity. Yet his heart longed for something greater than worldly success.

 While climbing the rugged peaks of the Italian Alps with friends, Pier Giorgio also descended into the poorest neighborhoods of Turin, serving the sick, comforting the forgotten, and defending the Catholic faith with courage. His joyful charity, unwavering conviction, and willingness to suffer for Christ—even standing against the violence of Fascism—revealed a soul entirely consumed by love of God. More than a biography, this inspiring novel invites readers to encounter the heart of a young man who truly lived for Heaven.