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So, right off the bat I am disappointed. In the forward, John Michael Talbot says “it
is not a historical treatment … the writer takes artistic license … not a
Franciscan biography or history and must be read that way." I’m thinking historical romance or the
legend of Robin Hood. I thought I was
sitting down to read more historical biography, less prose. So with grumpy attitude firmly in place, I
began to read Francis: The Journey and the Dream.
Fr. Bodo has a cozy
way of writing that makes it easy to get lost in his words and
imagery. I journeyed with Francis as he
struggled with his choice of living the gospel,
the joy, the doubts, the gratitude, the determination to follow his
dream. And though this book turned out
to not be the book I had hoped it would be, it did turn out to be a good book for me.
This is an easy reading book that offers an inspiring tale
of the life of St. Francis and his attempt to live his life according to the
example set by Jesus. I can’t imagine
anyone being able to read it without some prayerful reflection into their own
journey. Happy trails!
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