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Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Monday, November 03, 2008 11:00 AM

For the reader on your Christmas gift list, may I recommend this beautiful new volume from DK Publishing?

The Vatican: Secrets & Treasures of The Holy City takes you behind the scenes at the Vatican in glorious photographs.

Yes, it has a chronological list of popes. It also shows you the Vatican supermarket. Some of the treasures from the Vatican museum are photographed here for the first time. You can also see how the Swiss Guard uniforms get pressed.

It’s a delightful look at the holy and the humdrum inside the Vatican, and one of you can win it free!

There are six sections:

  • The Vatican Year, which highlights how the principal feasts of the liturgical year are celebrated in the Eternal City.
  • History of the Vatican, offering a visual timeline of the popes, their moral concerns and their achievements from Peter to Benedict XVI.
  • Art & Architecture, with the most complete photographic tour of St. Peter’s inside and out I’ve ever seen, plus lush pictures of the Vatican Gardens, the Vatican Museums and other Vatican buildings.
  • Daily Life Inside The Vaticanis a section I particularly liked. It’s an insider’s view of how things work --not just the papacy and the curia, but the post office, emergency services --you’ll even learn about the families of Swiss Guardsmen who live on site at the Vatican.
  • People is another delight. It takes a look at 12 inside-the-Vatican professions, including curator, choir boy and restorer of mosaics.
  • Treasures is a tour of the papal sacristy, with ornate papal vestments and gemstone inlaid chalices that were gifts of kings and queens in times past. This might be my favorite section, not only because the items themselves are beautiful, but because you learn so much about the celebration of the Mass throughout the centuries from it.

    • All the photos are well-labeled, with captions that are easy-to-read and informative, and the accompanying text is reverent, yet clear enough for non-Catholics to understand. I especially appreciated the warm tone throughout the book. Fr. Michael Collins has created a kind of love-letter to his former home; I think you’ll love it.

    So… wouldn’t you enjoy a FREE copy? Enter our giveaway!  Here are the rules. 1) You need a U.S. Shipping Address. 2) You must leave a comment on this post using a valid email address (which will not be shared or posted) before midnight EST on Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

    We’ll choose the winner at random and announce the results Friday. Good luck!

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    1. Posted by Mary Hennessey on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:21 AM (EST):

    I would love this.  I am going to Rome for the first time on pilgrimage at the end of this month and it would be perfect to prepare.

     
    2. Posted by laurajean on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:22 AM (EST):

    This looks wonderful!

     
    3. Posted by Debbie [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:30 AM (EST):

    When my DH and I married 5 years ago, we planned on going to Rome for our 5 year anniversary....well, 2 kiddos later, that is not an option.  Thank GOD!  We’d love this book!

     
    4. Posted by Patricia on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:32 AM (EST):

    We don’t foresee getting to Rome any time in the near (or distant) future - though we sure would love to!  This book might be as close as we ever get!

     
    5. Posted by Blair [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:34 AM (EST):

    I’d love a beautiful book to remember our Rome honeymoon where we met JPII smile

     
    6. Posted by Erin on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:36 AM (EST):

    This book looks lovely!

     
    7. Posted by Kim F. on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:36 AM (EST):

    This looks fascinating. My DH would love this for Christmas.

     
    8. Posted by Maria on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:36 AM (EST):

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    9. Posted by Amy, MEV [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:42 AM (EST):

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    10. Posted by Theresa Smith on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:44 AM (EST):

    What a beautiful book! Thank you for offering this as a give-away.

     
    11. Posted by mc on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:46 AM (EST):

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    12. Posted by Sue Smith on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:46 AM (EST):

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    13. Posted by Kelly on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:47 AM (EST):

    Please enter me. Thank you.

     
    14. Posted by Maria Piliero on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:47 AM (EST):

    Looks like a beautiful book. Thanks!

     
    15. Posted by Maureen Maguire on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:52 AM (EST):

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    16. Posted by Frances [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 11:58 AM (EST):

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    My 16 year old son would love to have this book.  He wants to go to the vatican in the worst way.

     
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    I love Faith and Family!  (the book looks pretty nice too!)

     
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    What a great giveaway!  Please enter me in the drawing.  Thanks.

     
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    25. Posted by Grandma Elaine on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 12:14 PM (EST):

    Looks great!  But after reading I would have to give it away....  It needs to circulate.

     
    26. Posted by Wendy McClure on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 12:15 PM (EST):

    What a great book! I’d like to enter the drawing, please. Thank you!

     
    27. Posted by Lisa on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 12:17 PM (EST):

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    28. Posted by ashlyn on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 12:19 PM (EST):

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    29. Posted by JT on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 12:23 PM (EST):

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    30. Posted by Sharon [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 12:29 PM (EST):

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    31. Posted by Karen on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 12:29 PM (EST):

    Thanks for the review!

     
    32. Posted by Susan L. on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 12:31 PM (EST):

    Ohhh.  This looks wonderful.  Thank you for this chance to win one.  : )

     
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    34. Posted by KG on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 12:35 PM (EST):

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    37. Posted by Kristina on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 12:38 PM (EST):

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    43. Posted by Siobhan on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 12:55 PM (EST):

    Looks beautiful!  Count me in

     
    44. Posted by Theresa on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 1:02 PM (EST):

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    45. Posted by CMerie [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 1:06 PM (EST):

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    48. Posted by Jeannette Desmarais on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 1:17 PM (EST):

    I would love to have this book soon as I am slowly losing my sight, and would love to see the Vatican before I do.  May God Bless everyone

    Jeannette Desmarais.

     
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    51. Posted by Michele Boyd on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 1:21 PM (EST):

    What an incredible offering. Would love it for the family library.

    Michele

     
    52. Posted by Annie on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 1:23 PM (EST):

    The book looks beautiful!

     
    53. Posted by Robyn on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 1:28 PM (EST):

    The Vatican is just full of beauty.  I’d love to have a book full of it to enjoy!

     
    54. Posted by Lisa Hincapie on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 1:31 PM (EST):

    I saw this advertised and it went on my secret christmas wish list and wow, here is a chance to win it! Thank you.

     
    55. Posted by Pam on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 1:31 PM (EST):

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    Thanks for bringing this book to my attention.  Please enter me in the contest.  Thank you.

     
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    64. Posted by Molly on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 1:52 PM (EST):

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    65. Posted by Catherine Post on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 1:54 PM (EST):

    Wow, what a beautiful and inspiring (and grounding-in-our-Faith) book this is! Thanks so much for offering this giveaway!  grin

     
    66. Posted by Stephanie Linden on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 1:59 PM (EST):

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    67. Posted by Teresa Kramer on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:03 PM (EST):

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    68. Posted by Carrie on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:04 PM (EST):

    What an awesome book!  Pick me!

     
    69. Posted by baltimoremom on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:06 PM (EST):

    Great looking book!

     
    70. Posted by Mary on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:10 PM (EST):

    This is a great review of the book. Please enter me in your contest. Thank you.

     
    71. Posted by Sr. Filomena DiCarlo, M.P.F. on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:17 PM (EST):

    Never have I traveled to the Eternal City,
    and the book would help me “go on a trip”
    now that I am incapacitated to do so.
    Thanks for this opportunity.

     
    72. Posted by Beth on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:19 PM (EST):

    What a great book!  Please enter me in the contest.

     
    73. Posted by Monica on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:19 PM (EST):

    My family would love this!

     
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    Come on, Lady Luck!

     
    75. Posted by Jennifer D on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:31 PM (EST):

    This sounds like a great book.  I went to Rome about 10 years ago on a tour of Italy with my in-laws.  Unfortunately, dh couldn’t go because of a new job.  I fell in love with Rome and especially the Vatican.  I want to return and spend my whole vacation time just in Rome.

     
    76. Posted by Teresa F. on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:33 PM (EST):

    Gorgeous!

     
    77. Posted by Janet [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:35 PM (EST):

    Pick me please!

     
    78. Posted by Karen Caruthers on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:37 PM (EST):

    Looks beautiful!

     
    79. Posted by Julie on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:49 PM (EST):

    Another great giveaway. Thanks. Count me in please.

     
    80. Posted by jen on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:56 PM (EST):

    Beautiful book! 

    Jen in OK

     
    81. Posted by Lisa on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 2:56 PM (EST):

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    82. Posted by Chris [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:04 PM (EST):

    We wants it.

     
    83. Posted by Katie [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:14 PM (EST):

    Would love to win for my in-laws!

     
    84. Posted by Christine on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:16 PM (EST):

    Looks like a beautiful book of a beautiful place!

     
    85. Posted by Claudia on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:18 PM (EST):

    My profession involves books, and this one is lovely.  Please draw my name!  I will give it a good home.

     
    86. Posted by Sarah on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:18 PM (EST):

    DK books are the best, and one about the Vatican is even better!

     
    87. Posted by Kansas Mom [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:18 PM (EST):

    I’d love a copy of this book!

     
    88. Posted by Erica S [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:25 PM (EST):

    I DID throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, so.... i suppose i’ll be going back. The husband and i say we’ll take our first seminarian there as an ordination gift. But the eldest possible candidate is only 4 yrs old right now. Lots of time to read the DK book!

     
    89. Posted by Margaret [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:31 PM (EST):

    ooh-- I drooled over this book when I got an advertisement in the mail.  Thought about it a lot, but it was a bit more than we could afford… Free is good, though.  grin

     
    90. Posted by jamie [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:36 PM (EST):

    What a beautiful treasure.  I know we’d love it here, but my father-in-law would enjoy it even more!

     
    91. Posted by Dee on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:39 PM (EST):

    My kids would love this special book tour of “the Pope’s house.”

     
    92. Posted by Nettacow on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:40 PM (EST):

    Hmm, my post isn’t going through - here’s another try.

     
    93. Posted by Michelle on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:44 PM (EST):

    Looks like a great book!

     
    94. Posted by bethany on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:47 PM (EST):

    I went to the Vatican in 2001 and would love to learn even more.  Thanks

     
    95. Posted by Pam on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:48 PM (EST):

    Would love it!

     
    96. Posted by Kimberly on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 3:53 PM (EST):

    What a neat Christmas gift idea for the people who seem to have everything!

     
    97. Posted by Nancy [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:13 PM (EST):

    Ok...count me in!!

     
    98. Posted by Margaret on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:13 PM (EST):

    I second everyone’s comments about this book!  I’d love to own it, share it, give it away (maybe smile ).  Thanks for the review!

     
    99. Posted by Marsha [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:18 PM (EST):

    fingers crossed!! me, me!!

     
    100. Posted by Tina D on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:20 PM (EST):

    My husband would love this!

     
    101. Posted by Maria [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:22 PM (EST):

    Looks great. Please count me in!

     
    102. Posted by Theresa on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:28 PM (EST):

    This looks like a great Christmas gift!

     
    103. Posted by TheresaF on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:30 PM (EST):

    I might have to buy some anyway… smile

     
    104. Posted by Missy Walls on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:32 PM (EST):

    Pick me, pick me!!

     
    105. Posted by Chantal on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:35 PM (EST):

    Please enter me in this contest!  Thank you smile

     
    106. Posted by McMom on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:35 PM (EST):

    Please enter me for the drawing.  Thanks!

     
    107. Posted by midwestmom3 on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:49 PM (EST):

    We would love this book!!!

     
    108. Posted by Mary Alice on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:50 PM (EST):

    What a beautiful book! A treasure for years to come. I’d love to enter to win it.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

     
    109. Posted by Andrea on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:53 PM (EST):

    Looks beautiful! Would love to win!

     
    110. Posted by Gary on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:55 PM (EST):

    What a great book

     
    111. Posted by Maureen on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 4:59 PM (EST):

    My husband and I honeymooned in Rome- would love this for him!

     
    112. Posted by Cyrille on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 5:21 PM (EST):

    Vote pro-life!

    McCain/Palin

     
    113. Posted by theresa g on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 5:27 PM (EST):

    hi,
    my family would love to visit rome and experience the excitment of praying
    and learning the culture together as a
    family. my daughter is 10 and loves God
    and attending mass. i would love to
    share this lovely book with her.
    thank you.

     
    114. Posted by Sheila on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 5:49 PM (EST):

    What a lovely book!

     
    115. Posted by Colleen on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 5:52 PM (EST):

    I would love a copy of this book—it looks lovely.  Having studied in Rome and later honeymooned there, it would be treasured in my household on many fronts.

     
    116. Posted by Joan on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 5:56 PM (EST):

    This would be a wonderful present for my Vatican History buff husband!

     
    117. Posted by paula [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 6:46 PM (EST):

    Thanks for the chance to win!

     
    118. Posted by Ellie on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 6:58 PM (EST):

    My family would love it!

     
    119. Posted by Gretchen Peters [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 6:58 PM (EST):

    This is gorgeous.  My son would love it--he is disgusted with me for not giving birth to him in Switzerland so he can be a Swiss Guard.

     
    120. Posted by Elizabeth M on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 7:01 PM (EST):

    Count me in! We love DK books here—the kids love reading about their favorite subjects. With this, we’d have one for the whole family!

     
    121. Posted by Monique on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 7:01 PM (EST):

    Wow!  What a great book to have!

     
    122. Posted by Ana on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 7:02 PM (EST):

    I love the behind-the-scenes aspects… sounds fascinating!

     
    123. Posted by Lindsay [website] on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 7:34 PM (EST):

    Yummy…

     
    124. Posted by angela on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 7:38 PM (EST):

    what a wonderful-sounding book…

     
    125. Posted by Claudia Z on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 7:39 PM (EST):

    My husband would love this book (as would I)!

     
    126. Posted by Jennifer on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 7:40 PM (EST):

    This looks like a lovely book.  What a treasure!

     
    127. Posted by Christine R on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 8:32 PM (EST):

    Sounds like a very interesting book!

     
    128. Posted by Michaela on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 8:37 PM (EST):

    My kids would love to look at this book and see where the Pope lives!!

     
    129. Posted by Mindy on Monday, Nov 3, 2008 8:38 PM (EST):

    What a beautiful book!  I’d love to read it! <