Norwegian, The Lessons of St. Francis

Norwegian, The Lessons of St. Francis

The Lessons of St. Francis
How to Bring Simplicity and Spirituality into Your Daily Life
by John Michael Talbot with Steve Rabey
+50,000 Seller

The life and philosophy of history’s most beloved saint gives us an approach to living that provides a perfect antidote to today’s harried, consumerist lifestyles.

Written with a Catholic musician and author who leads a Franciscan community in Arkansas, The Lessons of St. Francis provides a timely take on this timeless saint in chapters about simplicity, creativity, community, compassion, service, solitude, joy, humility, chastity, prayer and peace.

Booklist: “Covers every aspect of the best of Christianity lovingly, producing a book that could easily make converts.”

Richard Vara, The Houston Chronicle: “A thought-provoking work that, like St. Francis, can appeal to anyone, anywhere.”

CBA Marketplace: “Lessons is an excellent introduction to St. Francis and his ongoing influence. Anyone who seeks a simple, common-sense approach to spirituality in today’s busy, noisy world will benefit from this book.”

David Crumm, The Detroit Free Press: One of the best religion books of 1997.

A Dutton Book, hardcover, 1997, $22.95
Plume/Penguin softcover, 1998, $14
For more on the music and ministry of John Michael Talbot visit: www.johnmichaeltalbot.com