Holding Out Hope, Surviving Pulmonary Atresia, Tetralogy Of Fallot with VSD

Maria Mangano was born with a heart defect called, Pulmonary Atresia, Tetralolgy of Fallot with VSD. During the time of her birth in 1975, there was no cure or treatment and the doctors gave her a less than five percent chance of survival. Holding Out Hope, is an incredible story about this young woman's journey from death to life. Now, 38 years later, Maria will take you down the narrow road where she reveals the countless struggles and disappointments she endured, that ultimately lead her to the foot of the cross. Her faith in God was the only thing she knew to hold on to. You will be encouraged as you discover how one powerful word changed the course of her destiny and brought hope and purpose to an empty and dark future. It is through her delightful humor, transparency and heartfelt emotions that you will be able to relate to her and witness God's amazing grace as she continues to live a miraculous life.