Francis and Clare: Saints of Assisi (Vision Book Series) (Paperback)

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Product Description

In this book, Helen Walker Homan has captured all the excitement and beauty of the lives of Fransis and Clare of Assisi, and their centuries-long influence on the whole world through their radical living of the Gospel and founding of two great religious orders.

Product Details

• Paperback: 187 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Press (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898705177
• ISBN-13: 978-0898705171
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #342,261 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two saints come alive, April 16, 2001

By	Xavier Thelakkatt (Rush City, MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is a delightful story of the saints of Assisi intented for the young people, written by Helen Walker Homan and illustratd by John Lawn. The oft-written story of these saints becomes alive in 12 short chapters in simple language, readable for young adults. I am sure that a lot of research and exploration have gone into this work. The early 12th century Assisi becomes alive with the castles, market places, taverns and churches. The saints become normal and real, like the everyday people we meet. At the same time their sanctity and uniqueness in history are well brought out. Indeed it is a well-written book for beginners.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up!, May 18, 2000

By	Kristi L. (North Dakota, USA) - See all my reviews

The reading level of this book is challenging enough for my 10 year old son, and enjoyable for us to read aloud together. This book brings to life the story about St. Francis, and made us feel like we knew him personally. It showed my son that saints had real lives, they were children who played just like kids do now, and they chose to serve God. My son and I both enjoyed reading this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, August 31, 2006

By	Diane "Word Lover" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

I read this book as a child and loved it.
I am pleasantly surprised to see it still in print.
"Francis and Clare, Saints of Assisi" is immensely readable and entertaining enough for an elementary school reader.
Helen Walker Homan provides a nice introduction to two quite human saints: a nice Catholic primer in the development of faith.