Books like My God and My All by Elizabeth Goudge

Name: My God and My All
Author: Elizabeth Goudge

Elizabeth Goudge brings the story of St. Francis of Assisi to life for contemporary readers. From his privileged childhood to his choice of poverty, and from his travels across the known world to the establishment of his order, the narrative explores Francis’s profound humility and love for God and humanity. The book also follows the diverse men and women who joined him—Bernard de Quintavalle, Peter Cathanii, Brother Giles, Lady Clare and others—drawing them together through Francis’s personal magnetism and faith. Set against a richly detailed medieval backdrop, Goudge’s portrayal offers an accessible portrait of one of Christianity’s most celebrated saints.

First publish date: 1959

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Elizabeth Goudge

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