In the hills of southern Italy, a young American woman left behind wealth, comfort, and privilege to follow the call of holiness. Her name was Mary Pyle--and the saint who would change her life forever was Padre Pio of Pietrelcina.

In Padre Pio's American Daughter, Susan De Bartoli tells the remarkable true story of a woman who surrendered everything to God in order to serve His suffering servant. Born into a prominent New York family, Mary encountered Padre Pio in Italy and became one of his closest spiritual daughters. Her home became a refuge for pilgrims and a haven of charity, prayer, and sacrifice.

Drawing from personal letters, witness testimonies, and archival material, De Bartoli brings Mary's hidden sanctity vividly to life. Readers will discover a soul molded by obedience, humility, and unshakable devotion--not only to Padre Pio, but to Christ Himself.

This inspiring biography reveals how holiness blossoms when love meets surrender. Padre Pio's American Daughter invites every Catholic to rediscover the power of spiritual friendship and the beauty of a life wholly consecrated to God's will.