The Testament of Mary

The Virgin Mary spends her old age being cared for by those who followed her son, and recounts important moments in her life, primarily focusing on the crucification of her child. This story is noteworthy because any other book approaching this topic would do so with an agenda to push. This book is not trying to pull you to either side of the “God argument”, but instead tells an honest tale of a woman who loses her son, and is constantly told that his death was “worth it”. The Mary of this short novel is a very eloquent and believable character. The language chosen doesn't quite match up with the language used in the Bible, as the author (wisely) chose to modernize it just enough for the reader's sake.