Roma Downey
Roma Downey was born on May 6th, 1960 and is currently 66 years old. Roma Downey was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. Downey attended Brighton College of Art where they received a Bachelor of Arts.
Roma Downey OBE is an actress, producer, and author from Northern Ireland. She became widely known for playing Monica, the angel, in the CBS television series
Touched by an Angel, which aired for nine seasons.
She also portrayed Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the Emmy Award-winning miniseries
A Woman Named Jackie. In addition, Downey stars in and is the producer of the television series
The Baxters.
Her career includes stage performances with the Abbey Theatre and the National Theatre of Ireland, as well as appearances on Broadway and off-Broadway productions.
Unexpected Blessings by Roma Downey is a devotional book filled with inspiration and encouragement. Known for her role in the beloved television series
Touched by an Angel, Downey brings the warmth and compassion of that show into these pages.
The book is organized around themes such as strength, kindness, courage, love, stillness, gratitude, home, and the promise that no one walks alone. Each section begins with a short quote, often taken from her earlier book
Box of Butterflies or another uplifting thought, followed by a scripture verse, a short reflection, and a simple prayer.
Downey’s writing is personal and heartfelt. She shares stories from her own life and her years working on
Touched by an Angel and other productions. These glimpses into her struggles and joys make the book feel honest and relatable.
One touching part of the book explains why butterflies hold such significance for her. After the loss of her mother, a butterfly appeared when she and her father visited the grave with pansies, her mother’s favorite flower. For Downey, butterflies have since become a reminder of God’s presence and comfort.
Although the devotionals are short and easy to read, their lessons are thoughtful and practical. They encourage readers to put kindness and faith into action.
Fans of
Touched by an Angel will appreciate the behind-the-scenes memories, especially the friendship between Downey and Della Reese, a bond that is remembered throughout the book.
Unexpected Blessings is a warm and uplifting book that may also resonate with readers who are not deeply religious but appreciate messages of hope and compassion.
Related Authors
Fans of Roma Downey also enjoy these authors:
- Charles Dickens, author of: A Christmas Carol.
- C.J. Box, author of the Joe Pickett Series.
- David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
- Louise Penny, author of the Inspector Gamache Series.
- Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
Roma Downey: F.A.Q
When was Roma Downey Born? How old is Roma Downey?
Roma Downey was born on May 6th, 1960. Roma Downey is currently 66 years old.
Where was Roma Downey Born?
Roma Downey was born in Derry, Northern Ireland.
What was the first book Roma Downey wrote?
The first book written by Roma Downey was Love Is a Family, published in 2001.
What was the most recent book Roma Downey wrote?
Their most recently released work was A Message in the Moon (a short story) on October 10th, 2023.
What is the most popular book by Roma Downey?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Roma Downey book is
Unexpected Blessings. Here are their most popular books and their average ratings:
- Unexpected Blessings (8.00)
- Box of Butterflies (8.00)
- A Story of God and All of Us Based on the Epic TV Miniseries "The Bible" (8.00)
Are there upcoming new books by Roma Downey?
Roma Downey does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Roma Downey written?
Roma Downey has written 10 books. 2 books in the Picture Books, 8 Non-Fiction Books.