This book can be a life changer for the mind that is able to analyze and become aware of the differences in writting style between fact and fiction. Gregory (then Bishop of Rome when there were still two Bishops [which has now become the one Pope], one in Constantinople and one in Rome, and he was called "The Great"), older when he wrote this volume, is himself surprised at what he has dilligenty uncovered concerning Benedict's life. He almost speaks with a sense of wonder and awe...this is truely a treat.

Also, the young friend he is relating the products of his detective work to actively listens with an interesting, to say, sense as well. Not unlike the person mentioned by Burke as being able to "allow for the peacefull entrance of the truth."

This short book is both a literary masterpiece in my very humble opinion and a great historical record which was thankfully put together (by, in my mind, a man whom wanted to have proof of God or of miracles [as in the BIble] - not unlike Augustine).

This book if for everyone.