Written soon after his reception into the Catholic Church, Chesterton’s short life refuses to treat Francis as a mere social reformer or nature lover. He sets the saint against the world he found, then follows him as soldier, rebuilder of churches, troubadour of God, founder of three orders and bearer of the stigmata.
Paradox-rich, affectionate and quick, it remains one of the most readable introductions to the saint. Download the free EPUB.