Andre Vauchez is Professor Emeritus, University of Paris X and a leading expert on religious movements, saints, and the dynamics of the Middle Ages. He lives in France.
"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
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