The Foundling

The Foundling is a novel written by Francis Cardinal Spellman, which tells the story of a young orphan boy named John Slocum who is abandoned by his mother on the steps of a Catholic church in New York City. The novel explores the themes of faith, family, and redemption as John grows up in the care of the church and eventually becomes a priest himself.As he grows up, John struggles with the pain of being abandoned by his mother and the loneliness that comes with being an orphan. However, he finds solace in his faith and in the love and guidance of the priests who care for him. Despite his difficult upbringing, John is determined to make something of himself and to use his experiences to help others.Throughout the novel, John faces numerous challenges, including prejudice from those who see him as a ""foundling"" and not a true member of their community. However, he is able to overcome these obstacles with the help of his faith and the support of those who believe in him.The Foundling is a powerful and moving story that explores the human condition and the importance of faith, family, and community. It is a must-read for anyone who is looking for a thought-provoking and inspiring novel that will stay with them long after they have finished reading it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.