Saint Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy
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Book Overview
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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0786818751
ISBN13:9780786818754
Release Date:February 2005
Publisher:Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Length:32 Pages
Weight:1.21 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 10.8" x 10.8"
Age Range:6 to 9 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 4
Customer Reviews
7 ratings
captivating my children
Published by Nicole , 1 year ago
RFK Jr did a fantastic job in captivating my children with words and pictures. At first it was hard for them but once it grasped their attention, they loved it.
A must read for adults and children.
Published by Joe Sandri , 1 year ago
Children naturally develop a heartwarming embrace for the pure charity that St. Francis showed the poor and the sick, and the animals, insects and plants in nature. The illustrations by Dennis Nolan are colorful and beautiful and frame-worthy. This is an amazing story and it also a story about the other amazing saints that Francis embraced…Saint Clare, Saint Bernard etc. This book should be republished and re-released, as there are only used copies available.
Saint Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
When I visited the Basilica of St. Francis in Santa Fe, NM, recently, I browsed through the collection of illustrated books on St. Francis, but none could compare to this one by Robert Kennedy, Jr. The illustrations in his book capture the eye immediately with boldness of color and design. While I am familiar with the life of St. Francis, this storyline presents the facts in a new way that children of any age will give rapt attention. Especially charming is the insight Mr. Kennedy gives on his family prayerfully honoring this unique Saint.
a very special book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is a delightful book with high quaility art work. It is a book to keep for generations to come.
Great book for all!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I teach second grade in a public school in a large Catholic nieghborhood. I get invited to many first communions. I am not Catholic, but growing up in this nieghborhood I know a lot about this deep faith. The story of St.Francis reaches out to everyone no matter thier religion. It has always interested me. So when this book was released I borrowed it from the library. I was taken back by it. I now buy this book for all of my students that receive their first communion, and I personally inscribe each one. My students love this story!
...To Seek A Newer World.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is a wonderful book for people of all ages. It is full of hope and wonder and teaches us all, as the author's farther did, "to seek a newer world". The protection of our animals, birds and overall environment is more important today then it was in St. Francis' time and his life story is told with wit and grace by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. As one who was an intern in Senator Kennedy's ill fated campaign for the presidency in 1968, I feel a special happiness that RFK's namesake is contributing so very much to make our country and world a much better place.
Wonderful Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
When I saw Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. talk about his book on Good Morning America, I rushed out to buy a copy. My mom always had a Saint Francis figurine out in the garden and the story about him has always been an inspiration to me. Though this book may be advertised as a child's book, it really is for any one at any age. Each page has exquisite illustrations done by Dennis Nolan; each page has has a verse and an accompanying full page illustration and calligraphic letters. Whether young or old, you should read this book. It will make you think about plants and animals - our most endangered resources - and will give you a different view after you've read it. Lovely work. Beautiful story. Valerie Atkinson Brown Author, International Thomson Publishing
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