Life of St. Francis of Assisi

** "Life of St. Francis of Assisi" by Paul Sabatier is a story that follows the remarkable transformation of a privileged young man into a deeply spiritual leader. Set in 19th century Assisi, the book recounts the life of St. Francis, born into wealth but awakened to a higher calling through illness and encounters with poverty. Dissatisfied with his life of luxury and honor, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately dedicating himself to God, serving the poor, and preaching a message of love and compassion that moved the hearts of ordinary people, with the book beginning in Assisi, chronicling his family, wealth and his start to denial. **

Charles Paul Marie Sabatier, was a French clergyman and historian who produced the first modern biography of St. Francis of Assisi. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature five times.