“I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, he can work through anyone,” famously said Francis of Assisi. 

This biographical novel takes us deeply into his turbulent inner struggle as he learns to bring his human side into accord with his rapturous mystical encounters

Through the ears of a stalwart childhood friend – a donkey tender-turned-friar – we hear Francis grieve, pray, exult, preach, lead, anguish, and meet his death both shattered and triumphant. 

Strong-willed yet surrendered to God, Francis shows us how to live lovingly and powerfully in times of tumult.