Books : Saint Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy
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by: Jr., Robert F. Kennedy
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 271.302
EAN: 9780786818754
ISBN: 0786818751
Label: Hyperion Book CH
Manufacturer: Hyperion Book CH
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Publication Date: March 01, 2005
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Release Date: February 21, 2005
Sales Rank: 40080
Studio: Hyperion Book CH
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Product Description:
He turned away from his life of wealth and privilege to live with lepers, the 'untouchables' of his society. He preached the idea of the sanctity of all life, becoming an advocate of animal rights and environmentalism in a time when even human life often had little value. He found joy in owning nothing, and giving everything away. He was story of Saint Francis of Assisi and the story of his life is inspiring and radical. And now more than ever, it bears important messages for American children living in a culture of casual abundance and waste. Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.-a father, a devout Roman Catholic, a crusader for clean air and water, and a member of a family famous for its dedication to public service. It is no wonder, then, that this saint's story should resonate so powerfully with him. Mr. Kennedy has retold Francis's story as a lesson and inspiration for his own children-and for children everywhere.
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Rating: - St. Francis of Assissi
Beautiful book that I have shared with friends. Sender was prompt and the book delivered in new condition.
Rating: - overwhelmingly done
This is a large hardcover book, and it is overwhelmingly beautiful. It is beautifully illustrated, and beautifully written. Robert Kennedy Jr. is a person I feel I know now, and I would say he is a remarkable soul. His father must be very proud of him for writing this holy book...it will touch many souls and lead them closer to heaven...where his father is now.
This book may be for children, but I am an adult. I will treasure it always and pass it down. It sits on my coffee table, and ... Read More
Rating: - Well Done!
My children (ages 5 & 7)and I enjoyed this book thoroughly. Well written, captivating with lovely pictures. Held our interest and really brought Saint Francis of Assisi alive for us.
Rating: - Enjoyable read for young and old
I ordered two copies of this story, one for my nephew who loves animals and one for myself. Saint Francis was one of my mom's favorite saints to pray to and she also loved animals. So, I was curious as to her quite devotion to this saint, now that she has passed. This story brought much understanding and peace to me. It is so well written and illustrated, I could read it over and over. I also like the way the author begins the story and explains his devotion to Saint Francis and the impact he ... Read More
Rating: - A book to treasure, a saint to be inspired by
My children and I absolutely love this book. The life of Saint Francis is simply and beautifully told, and the pictures beautifully rendered. My daughter sat with this book for hours, reading and rereading it, copying the pictures, saying the prayers to herself, and finally asking if I had more books about saints. I pulled out the various Catholic saint anthology books I had, and they held no appeal to her - a page can hardly bring a saint alive for a child, let alone do justice to a life.
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