800 Years of Francis of Assisi

 I have written a biography about Francis of Assisi, titled "A Mended and Broken Heart, the Life and Love of Francis of Assisi," which the Franciscan community has enthusiastically embraced. (You can buy the book here.)They have invited me to speak to the community about it this June 5 at 5:30pm at the Sala Norsa, the primary press room at the Basilica. They have described the book as a fresh new look at otherwise well-worn material. I lived in Assisi for 15 months while writing it and did most of my research at the Sacro Convento at the Basilica di San Francesco. I am in Assisi now, for one month, to help get my book in the bookstores here. The friends and neighbors I came to know well when I lived here are happy to see me again and especially to see that the book is finished and published (Perseus Books, 2008). I hope you will check it out