This particular book is written about the experiences of St. Francis and his Brothers at the beginning of the Franciscan Order 800 yrs. ago. I had read this book about 20 yrs. ago. Francis believed, as Jesus did, that peace and love are the only way for us to live. Francis even went to the Middle East to speak to the Sultan about stopping the wars of the Crusades. The sultan was very impressed, did not kill him and said that if all Christians were like him he would become one. Our world is such a mess and we need peace and not war. I felt a great need to reread this book. Francis is also the lover of animals and the Patron of Ecology. Francis also is the one who created the live Nativity scene in Italy so we still have this custom to this day and also in our homes 800 yrs. later. Perhaps you would like to learn about St. Francis yourself. We need about as much peace and love and joy as we can possibly get. So this is why I bought this book. (Smile)Read full review
I get a sense of really knowing the person of St. Francis and enjoy reading about the extraordinary and miraculous events that happened and some of the humble and Godly people in his life. This books reads like a master story teller spinning tales, only they are not tales they are true even though they sound a little zany at times. It is joyful and rewarding to know that he was a real person just like you and me but different in that he was chosen by God to be an example to us of the wonders of what our God can do working through a willing person like St. Francis of Assisi. Amongst the many tales is the story of how he tamed a fierce wolf. It is wonderful and believable. Holy Saints can and do work wonders and draw people to them like a magnet. You just want to latch on to this and get encouraged to be and do the best one can.Read full review
This book is wonderful and the movie brought scenes from the book to life. It was pure, simple, and the most beautiful portrayal of St. Francis and the original fransiscians. I plan to buy this movie; it is a real classic showing a real love. The actors were real life members of the Francisician community and not actors at all; their portrayal was reverent and the most sincere interpretation they could give. Their faith glowed on screen.
A great book. Also read, a psychics party
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Bought this book for a project for school. I like St. Francis, and this book only added to that sentiment. It's a wonderful book, and contains many memorable parts.
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