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by Julien Green (Author) "At certain moments in history destiny seems to hesitate between weal and woe, as if awaiting the arrival of someone-who usually doesn't come..." (more)
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This warm, richly detailed biography brings the beloved saint alive in all his human and profoundly spiritual dimensions.

About the Author
Julien Green, novelist and diarist, is the celebrated author of more than forty books, including The Closed Garden, The Transgressor, Moira, The Other Sleep, and Journals, 1938-1971. A pivotal figure in the Paris literary scene of the 1920s and 1930s, he became in 1971 the only American writer to be elected to the Academie Française.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: HarperOne (September 2, 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060634642
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060634643
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #69,689 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a portrait of a saint, August 24, 2000
There are few books that deserve a full five stars as much as God's Fool. I love this book. Julien Green has written a compelling, thoughtful, and moving picture of St. Francis. Green lovingly synthesizes a ton of material about Francis into a story about what can happen to a fully human, fully sinful person when they are touched by the love of God. God's Fool was a joy to read. There are not many books that I have enjoyed more. I recommend it wholeheartedly to everybody.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, inspiring, human view of St. Francis of Assisi., July 1, 1998
This book is one of the best written about St. Francis of Assisi. Unlike many saint biographies that make their subjects so virtuous they are stripped of their humanity, "God's Fool" gives us an inspiring, human role model to which we can all relate. This book inspired me and countless others to become secular Franciscans and attempt to follow his example.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars God's Fool - Great Christian Inspiration, July 2, 1997
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God's Fool brings depth and color to one of the Church's most beloved Saints. Julien Green does so much more than just describe the events of Francis's life. He describes the daily life of his medieval family, friends and neighbors. This, in turn, really helped me feel just how much Francis was sacrificing by abandoning a future of knighthood, nobility and wealth. I could feel the anguish in his mother's heart, the anger of his father's fist and the confusion in his brother's mind. This illustration of one of the most remarkable spiritual journeys since the original apostles, can be contageous. The desire to run to the nearest Franciscan monastery is almost overwhelming, even for a traditional Protestant
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Man of Conflicts and Faith
The spirit of Francis' life is one of love, peace, and learning devotion. He had a more colorful youth than I imagined, that led unexpectedly to a monastic life that influenced... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Benjamin Devey

5.0 out of 5 stars An aim to see perhaps the gretest Christian saint as he was
Green's account grows out of lifelong admiration for Francis, but for him no tribute can be better than bare truth. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Brian Griffith

5.0 out of 5 stars Symbolism in God's Fool
This book is full of symbolism. For example Francis's struggle with his father, his disrobing in front of the Bishop and the Bishop covering him with his own cloak indicates that... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Roy S. Barnard

3.0 out of 5 stars tiny print
I just recieved this book and have looked forward to reading it. To my dismay, the print is much smaller than usual and difficult to read without eye strain. Read more
Published on August 9, 2006 by P. Hatchett

5.0 out of 5 stars Believable and beautifully written
I'd like to add my five-star vote for this wonderful little work. After reading it I'm convinced St Francis had a difficult life but despite the difficulty (maybe because of it)... Read more
Published on March 12, 2004 by paul bradford

4.0 out of 5 stars An Almost Perfect Biography of St. Francis
This book is sometimes a bit too reverent for its own good. Julien Green is a Catholic and his attitude is understandable, but a more impartial approach would have made God's... Read more
Published on January 20, 2002 by badric

5.0 out of 5 stars Pace e bene
After reading the other reviews I was almost afraid to write anything at all.

I thought this was a well-written version of St. Francis' life. Read more

Published on December 20, 2001 by sergeant_al

5.0 out of 5 stars Pace e bene
After reading the other reviews I was almost afraid to write anything at all.

I thought this was a well-written version of St. Francis' life. Read more

Published on December 20, 2001 by sergeant_al

5.0 out of 5 stars It was a wonderful book
It is sad that some reviews of this book are full of non-scriptual judgement and lacking the loving spirit of Francis. Read more
Published on November 9, 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for those new to the saint...
This book was the first that I had ever read about St. Francis - and in that context, it stunk. In the first few pages you repeatedly read "Well, since everyone knows about... Read more
Published on November 4, 2001 by J. R. Odell

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