Saint Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy

by Robert F. Kennedy

Other authorsDennis Nolan (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2005

Status

Available

Call number

271.302

Publication

Hyperion Books for Children (2005), Edition: 1St Edition, 32 pages

Description

Tells the story of the man who became one of the most famous saints in the world, from his fun-loving youth through his career as a soldier to the years he spent serving God.

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"This is the story of a man who discovered the joys of giving everything away and owning nothing. He lived to serve others...He believed in the sanctity of all life...And the power of his message and his faith was such that thousands of men and women chose to follow him."

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is a
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"member of a family famous for its dedication to public service." He is a father and a lawyer.

Dennis Nolan "...has illustrated many children's books..." He travelled to Assisi where "...he was able to walk in the footsteps of Saint Francis and gather references for his paintings."
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

32 p.; 10.75 inches

ISBN

0786818751 / 9780786818754
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