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Book Review of On the Road with Francis of Assisi: A Timeless Journey Through Umbria and Tuscany, and Beyond

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Linda Bird Francke has written an enlightening biographical
travelogue of Francis of Assisi's growth from a wild and spoiled youth to a selfless , passionate defender of the poor, who becomes one of the most beloved of religious figures, even among nonbelievers. Readers are informed whether they are traveling the hill towns of Umbria or visiting houses of worship. A great read.