Mother Cabrini’s letters have long been out of print in English, and this selection of her correspondence introduces modern readers to Cabrini’s many gifts. Through her letters, we learn about her meetings with popes and bishops, as well as her encounters with ordinary people in Argentina, England, France, Nicaragua, Spain, and the United States.

She vividly describes the sights and sounds she encountered during her travels to great cities and remote villages, including several experiences in which she came close to death. She demonstrates her business acumen, her innate leadership abilities, and her perseverance during the trials of establishing a religious congregation. She shows her sensitivity to her sisters’ needs, as well as her willingness to confront them about their failings.