I give you my word: The autobiography of Mary, the mother of Jesus

Before his first meeting with Mary, the writer had wondered which of the popular images she would resemble ... none of them it turned out.

This rare encounter with Mary discovers the real woman behind the myths and legends. Her account of life in Nazareth uncovers fascinating details glossed over in the gospels.  Among other revelations, readers will learn why Joseph disappears from the gospels so soon and why Jesus said his message would bring strife into homes. Describing how she coped with various crises in her family, Mary shows herself to be intelligent and spirited, a woman with wry humour who struggled through doubt and fear to arrive at faith.

Although she never indulges in theological speculation when reflecting on her experience, Mary manages to convey the essence of the teachings attributed to her son and ultimately known around the world as Christianity.