“Everyday Saints and Other Stories” is a remarkable account by Metropolitan Tikhon, a bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church. He grants the reader a unique and personal glimpse into the monastic life during the anti-Christian, Communist Soviet reign of Russia. The book follows the life of a young Russian monk, beginning with his conversion from atheism to Christianity. Each chapter is filled with stories about the miraculous lives in and around his monastery. Everyday folks whose actions earn them the title “Everyday Saints”. These raw and emotional stories are not only captivating but truly inspiring. Soaring to the top of the bestseller lists in Russia in late 2011, this book is truly incredible. Personally, everytime I put it down, I couldn't wait to pick it back up again!