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The Passionate Troubadour: A Medieval Novel About Francis of Assisi Paperback – Illustrated, October 15, 2004

by Edward M. Hays (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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More than depicting the patron saint of poverty, peace, ecology, and animals, this book shows Francis, who wrestled with opposing personalities his whole life, as a holy model for becoming fully oneself as a unique individual. Original.
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    635 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ave Maria Press
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    October 15, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0939516691
  7. ISBN-13
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This fervent fictional biography of St. Francis of Assisi paints a full-bodied portrait of a man struggling to resolve the essentially paralyzing conflict between his ascetic spirituality and his vital humanity. Although the story of Francis, the privileged son of a wealthy merchant who renounced all his worldly possessions in favor of a life of poverty, is a familiar one, Hays takes it to a new and invigorating level, introducing a compelling cast of supporting characters who influence Francis along his often torturous and conflicted path to holiness. No plaster saint, Francis emerges as a more earthy and robust version of the retiring hermit of religious folklore and legend. Splendid historical fiction replete with authentic medieval detailing. Margaret Flanagan
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Father Edward M. Hays is the author of more than thirty books on contemporary spirituality. He was the co-founder and moving spirit of Forest of Peace Publishing and founding director of Shantivanam, a Midwest center for contemplative prayer. He has served as a chaplain of the state penitentiary in Lansing, Kansas, parish priest, and spiritual director. Hays has spent extended periods of pilgrimage in the Near East, the Holy Land, and India and remains a prolific writer and painter.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ave Maria Press (October 15, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 635 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0939516691
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0939516698
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.88 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2014
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I enjoyed this novel about St Francis of Assisi, particularly because of how the author included the culture and times Francis and Clare lived in as well as the usual biographical elements. Seeing them in the context of their village and the larger events of their times made it clearer as to why Francis's choices and lifestyle were so radically different. From the Children's Crusade, to Pope Innocent and King John, to the wolf Francis meets at Gubbio, the elements are presented in a form that enables the reader to see how over the ages, our current image of Francis has come to be. While the personal story of Francis forms the majority of the story, seeing the personalities of his followers, family and others who interacted with him give the story a very rich and in-depth feeling. I am extremely glad the author included all he did, for it truly adds to the story and gives the reader a much clearer view of who St Francis was.
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Thomas J. Bohm
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2006
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I truly hated to see this book come to an end. The last few chapters I limited myself to how much I would read as I wanted to make it last as long as possible. Plus, the feast day of Francis of Assisi was coming and I wanted to finish this book on his feast day. Knowing the story and life of Francis, I knew that he would pass from this life to the next, and when it is celebrated, so, I read so that I would end on Oct. 4th. Fr. Ed Hays is a wonderful author and a grand story teller. I know him personally and treasure his books and his friendship, and I would recommend this book and any of his to anyone that would like to have a closer walk with Our Lord.
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techwreck
5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiring Look at the Life of Francis of Assisi
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013
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Edward Hays has written an interesting account of the life of Francis that debunks the "statue in the garden with a bird on his shoulder" image that many people have of this saint who literally transformed the Catholic Church. The historical novel format results in an interesting and informative account of the legendary saint whose fidelity to the simple message of Jesus has attracted millions of followers over the centuries.

Francis was a living lesson of what it means to follow Jesus, and Hays provides a vivid picture of the model for Franciscan living and his life journey to faithfully imitate Christ.
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Madeline P. Nugent
1.0 out of 5 stars More fiction than fact
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2007
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I was very disappointed in The Passionate Troubadour, but maybe because I was looking for a biography rather than a novel. There is definitely more fiction than fact in this book. Francis of Assisi had such a rich, colorful life with so many incidents that have been recorded in history, and each of these could have been explored with insight and love. But it seems to me that Hays wanted to write a novel and so tried to come up with many new ideas, incidents, and suppositions. My concern is that people will read this and think that this is the true story about St. Francis. It is not, sadly. Rather, it is a fictional tale about a great saint.
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Pauline Frink
4.0 out of 5 stars Francesco was very unusual man. I like Ed Hays writings and his picture of St. Francis was imaginative and colorful. I couldn'
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2013
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Francesco was very unusual man. I like Ed Hays writings and his picture of St. Francis was imaginative and colorful. I couldn't tell fact from fiction. I found the book very heavy to hold however.
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Haiti Man
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite books on St Francis
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2017
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One of my favorite books on St Francis. Novelized for sure, but really adds a lot of historical facts about the time of Francis' life that teach us about the world he lived in. Reads very fast. I had borrowed this from a friend many years ago, but wanted to read it again. I am a secular franciscan and needed to refresh myself on Francis' life, so chose to read this book again.
You'll love it, and the price is really low.
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kay early
5.0 out of 5 stars St Francis of Assisi, a got to read
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2011
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Fiction and non fiction interwoven, this is a maybe this what happened, about facts that are already know. A must read for anyone interested in ST. FRANCIS, hint he loved animals for sure, but he loved his fellow human persons more, fantastic read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2015
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I'm very much enjoying the deep wisdom of this novel .
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Inspirational and well written book.
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