St. Francis of America
How a Thirteenth-Century Friar Became America's Most Popular Saint
- 2015 INDIES Winner
- Bronze, Religion (Adult Nonfiction)
How did a 13th-century Italian friar become one of the best-loved saints in America? Drawing on art, music, drama, film, hymns, and prayers, Patricia Appelbaum explains what happened to make St. Francis familiar and meaningful to so many Americans.
