Francis of Assisi

“One comes away from [this] book not only with a new understanding of Francis, but also with a renewed appreciation for the relationship between sanctity and authentic humanity.”—Alden Bass, Englewood Review of Books – Alden Bass * Englewood Review of Books *“A refreshingly complex portrait of one of Catholicism’s most familiar figures… . Engaging.”—Kathleen Manning, U.S. Catholic – Kathleen Manning * U.S. Catholic *“This new biography will reinvigorate our appreciation of Francis’ originality and radicalism.”—Martin L. Smith, Washington Independent Review of Books – Martin L. Smith * Washington Independent Review of Books * “An indispensable document attesting to what can be known of the Poor Man of Assisi, as well as a stirring exemplum of written history.”—Michael Signorelli, Paris Review Daily – Michael Signorelli * Paris Review Daily *“Comprehensive [and] engaging.”—P. L. Urban Jr., Choice – P. L. Urban Jr. * Choice *“Fascinating”—John L. Murphy, PopMatters – John L. Murphy * PopMatters *“The single best book about Francis now available in English … Vauchez must be given the crown.”—Lawrence S. Cunningham, Commonweal – Lawrence C. Cunningham * Commonweal *“Full of nuance and engaging detail, providing insight into [an] enduring legacy”—Iris McLister, Santa Fe New Mexican – Iris McLister * Santa Fe New Mexican *

André Vauchez is professor emeritus, University of Paris X.

Michael Cusato, O.F.M., teaches at the Dominican House of Studies. He lives in Washington, DC.