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Brother Sun, Sister Moon: The Life and Stories of St. Francis

By Margaret Mayo

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company, April 2000
ISBN: 0316564664
MY HERO recommends this book to children readers.
From the Publisher
Saint Francis of Assisi has always held a fascination for members of all faiths, and his story continues to inspire and motivate us more than seven hundred years after his death. Born into a wealthy family, he led a dissolute life as a young man. Then one day he had a conversion experience while passing a poor leper's hut. From that day on, Francis dedicated his life to helping the poor and outcasts of society and to teaching respect for all living things. He was joined by a noblewoman, Clare, who was soon know as Sister Moon to Francis's Brother Sun. This appealing book includes many of the tales that were told about him, including his taming of the fierce wolf of Gubbio and the famous prayer that begins, "Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace." With its charming text and glowing illustrations this is a book to give, to keep, to cherish.
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