"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."

The author, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is a "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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This book tells the life story of Saint Francis of Assisi. Born to a wealthy family, Francis never had to worry about making ends meat. His mother planted a seed of generosity in his heart, and taught him to give to others who didn't have much. Francis' father was greedy, ad did not appreciate Francis'' need to give to other people, and later kicked him out. Francis felt the call of God, and ventured off to fulfill his calling. He joined a monastery, and lived a joyful life, helping all who was in need. He had a love for animals, and became the patron saint of animals. The illustrations in the book were vivid and wonderfully done. This is a good biography that gives an insight into the life of a saint. ( )

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