{"product_id":"books-saint-francis-by-nikos-kazantzakis","title":"Saint Francis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Francis of Assisi in these pages is a man of struggle and suffering, a man God-possessed.--\u003ci\u003eSaturday Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe writing . . . is direct and vigorous.--\u003ci\u003eCommonweal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel is strong, deep, and moving. . . . a penetration into the mystery and wonder of life.--\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe protean Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis retells the story of the most beloved of saints--Francis of Assisi, who permanently changed the way people think about following God. Drawing on the traditional stories of the saint's life, Kazantzakis infuses the tale with a fervent vision that is uniquely his own, highlighting the saint's heroic \u003cbr\u003esingle-mindedness in the face of extreme physical and spiritual suffering. He portrays the saint as a great lover and inspiring leader who embraced radical poverty in the face of many obstacles and temptations while achieving a way of life marked by epic generosity. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53480669511953,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780671212476.jpg?v=1777550726","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-saint-francis-by-nikos-kazantzakis","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}