God's Pauper: St Francis of Assisi

My order was delivered oversea pretty quick in 22 days.Nice print, small tight font. Overall - it's a standard paperback book.And, of course, this is Kazantzakis I recommend to everyone who loves great literature.

I read God's Pauper many years ago, when the book was recommended to me by a good friend.I was so grateful for the opportunity to be given the book. Being Greek myself I was able to appreciate what the writer wrote with his immense knowledge of St,Francis life. The translator equally did a very sensitive job in translating from Greek into English. I am giving this copy to a good friend who I know will appreciate the content and story.

Yo. Nikos. What up?Nice.St. Francis may be the coolest dude to ever wear the cap and gound.Any one who can chill with birds and squirrels is mad cool in my book.As a youngin taught about Saints, he might have been the coolest because he was so tired of people talking that he talked to animals.I hear that.That's the kind of story that speaks to me.Shut the eff up yall.So Nikos. When you tell a story, don't forget that people sometimes are reading your work.Good start.Then you just went on an internal journey of boringness, and I couldn't follow you bro.For your next book, ya gotta re-think your approach.We want more taking to animals.Talking animals = good No talking animals = WTFWho wants to read a book about St. Francis without animal communication.If I wanna watch people communicate, I can see that at home.I can get human communication at home.I don't read books about things that I can get at home.Take me away Nikos.Take me away.I challenge you to rewrite this book.Scene One:A bird lands on St. Francis' shoulder.I picked your book up for mad animals.It may be in the book, but I couldn't make it through your over worded boringness with people talking.If you need suggestions, don't be afraid to contact me.I'm just trying to make the world a better place.As I think you were with this book.And that's cool dude.We can work this out.Call me.

This is a book about St. Francis of Assisi. The author admits right up front that this book is a reflection on the life of St. Francis which mixes facts about his life and some "creative" fill in material that is the thought of the author. It's like the apocraphal works of the gospels - the authors take the statements in the gospels and then "fill in the blanks" to kind of like complete the stories of Jesus' "hidden" years.The book is interesting and captivating. It does inspire the author and reader to have an appreciation and greater respect for St. Francis if you didn't have that already.

For those on a spiritual path trying to get closer to God, the story of St Francis' enlightenment, as told by his loyal vagabond friend Leo, will move you deeply. Kazantzakis will make you both laugh & cry your heart out. That's what writers of world-class literature do: They elicit strong emotions. Sometimes the reader is changed for life after such an intense psychological experience. This story of how St Francis became St Francis can do just that. Hey: I'm not even Catholic! Kazantzakis is a writer for soul-searchers, whatever their ethnic or religious backgrounds. That's why he translates into English so well. Plus, Kazantzakis knows how to write gripping plots. This bk was a real page-turner for me & kept me Great company when I was ill.

A wonderful story, perfectly-written, and a memorable account of this saint's life. A book to read, several times, and to keep on your bookshelf for future reference and a pleasurable read. The poignant story of St. Francis is especially relevant in this day and time.

Not my usual read. But it was unbelievably fascinating. It's definitely a read for the thinker and not a quick light novel that you fly through. Brilliantly written and captivating from beginning to end.

Kazantzakis is such a great and profound writer. This book was decent for him as it was not as good as the last temptation. still a good book to read if you are interested in a romantically written book about the great st. francis.