Think Hope

Think Hope is a deeply inspiring and a powerful reminder to pay attention to the supernatural movements happening all around us. Maria and her devout family completely drew me in — her story is beautiful, heartbreaking, and unforgettable.

One of the most incredible parts was reading about hospital staff visiting Maria’s room at all hours just to be near her. The impact this young girl had on everyone around her was undeniable.

What struck me most was how counter-cultural Maria’s message is for young people today. In a world obsessed with comfort and self, her witness points to sacrifice, purity, love, and hope. I truly believe her suffering for lost and hurting souls is already bearing fruit!

While reading this book, I found myself pausing often to ponder young Maria's incredible faith, amazing wisdom and steadfast trust in God's plan for her life. Her love for God and serving His children was her focus. She willingly accepted suffering and with God's grace, joyfully chose to live in a way that blessed others.
Simply stated, this is a powerful story of a mother's love, a father's protection and a courageous teen whose journey, with its deeply profound message of hope, continues to inspire hearts and change lives today!

While reading this book, I found myself pausing often to ponder young Maria's incredible faith, amazing wisdom and steadfast trust in God's plan for her life.
Her love for God and serving His children was her focus. She willingly accepted suffering and with God's grace, joyfully chose to live in a way that blessed others.
Simply stated, this is a powerful story of a mother's love, a father's protection and a courageous teen whose journey, with its deeply profound message of hope, continues to inspire hearts and change lives today!

This book is a must read. Maria Middleton's brief life on Earth was remarkable, inspiring, and transformational. She is a saint, plain and true. My heart aches for the tremendous loss for all of us, but Maria is still working miracles through her words and this book.

My wife and I were introduced to Maria’s story through a co-worker of mine. I soon after met Maria’s father through a work lunch (which quickly covered spiritual topics, as well). So, it seemed that Maria was working her way into our lives and God wanted us to hear her story. We would read the book before bed each night (and usually didn't want to put it down). Over time, she became a new friend who we ask for her intercession each day. Her story isn’t a boiler plate feel good story; it is real, shows the difficulty of suffering, but also the joy, hope, and deep faith that comes from it if we let it. Maria is now a (hopefully canonized Saint) friend for life and I couldn’t recommend this book enough!

From the moment I began reading Maria’s story I was in awe of her monumental faith and trust in God. For someone so young to have so much happen during the most important time in a teens life and to embrace the struggle and suffering the way she did with Grace and dignity, left me speechless. Clearly Maria was not an ordinary teen. Her reliance and trust changed and moved all who were in her presence. The more her suffering increased the more her humility and faith brought her peace and courage. I think young people and adults can learn so much from Maria’s story about redemptive suffering and placing one’s full trust in God the father. She inspired all including her parents and even after with this gem of a book. Her life was that of a saint and I believe I shall see her name included with other servants of God one day. That would ultimately empower others.Her suffering and journey will teach others that with hope. they too can reach the point of purification by uniting their struggle and pain with Christ on the cross. I recommend this book for all ages and know that her story will change lives with the way we see suffering. Maria was a gift to the world and continues to provide hope to the world with her message.

This is an absolutely inspiring and beautiful book! It will bring you closer to God and help you realize that God does, in fact, work in mysterious ways. It will give you perspective on your own troubles and help you understand the true power of Hope. A must read!!

God's grace was with Maria and her family. Her mission of hope until the very end is a powerful testament to how we should cooperate with God's will. Her hope in receiving a miracle of healing was sustained by her trust in our Lord. Her life was transformed into Jesus in Gethsemane, as she lived by the words Jesus prayed "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will." What was equally impressive to her hope was her trust in God's will for her. May we all strive to suffer with God as she did. Maria, pray for us!

I read the book start to finish in one weekend, and it was such a moving testimony of Maria's journey. There were many moments in the book that had me in tears reading about Maria's strong fortitude throughout her battle. I think Maria's story will be heard far and wide, and it will inspire many!

A must read for those whom question and seek clarity!

Maria’s story touched my heart in so many ways. She was truly a Saint and a model for how we all should live our lives. Her unwavering faith, hope, and love, especially in remarkably difficult times, serves as a reminder what life is all about. Thank you, Maria, for inspiring me to be more present, to take up my cross, and trust in God like never before!

Perhaps it is providential that Maria Middleton’s new book, THINK HOPE, arrives just days after moments that made all of us stop and THINK—one of remembrance, another of sudden loss. And then, what do we HOPE? Is our HOPE ordered first to God, and then extended to those around us? How do we live out that HOPE? In this beautiful work, Maria invites us to reflect, to anchor our hearts, and to pursue true PEACE. I prayerfully encourage you to read THINK HOPE and join that journey.

After finishing “ Think Hope” in on day,I am left contemplating the spiritual world. Maria stated it is everything! What struck me is how this family’s solid Catholic faith led them all through a difficult journey but revealed Gods goodness throughout. Maria’s desire to live in the present moment (where God is) allowed her to walk through suffering with trust and total reliance on God. Because of this trust, God was able to bring countless souls back to Him!
A perfect model for all!
My favorite line from Maria…….God’s hand is in EVERYTHING!!

Maria Middleton ‘s life is a witness to God’s grace,the meaning of suffering and unyielding hope! I read this book like I was reading a prayer. You will read a chapter and put the book down and deeply contemplate and internalize it. Maria and her parents help us navigate life’s meaning and focus on the eternal picture.Both young and old can benefit from reading this book. Maria’s message of hope truly springs eternal!

JUST PURCHASED!
This book has changed my life this summer.
Maria, my sister in Heaven, has given me the greatest gift - HOPE in HEAVEN.
A renewed mind of faith.