<p>A whole new angle on the world&rsquo;s beloved Saint Francis of Assisi: a story told in the form of linked poems about the amazing life of &ldquo;Francesco&rdquo; who went from wealthy man-about-town to family rebel to great spiritual leader who transformed the Church forever. This followed Francis&rsquo;s public break with his father, Pietro, a figure hidden by history but the catalyst for dramatic and lasting change in Christianity. &nbsp;Follow il poverino, 'the little poor man' as he reinvents our concept of holiness. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Medieval Italy, the scenes unfold, replete with conflicts, reversals, and a moving resolution. Told with wit and lyrical description, this story will stay with you past the last page. &nbsp;Let historical novelist, Marcy Heidish, lead you through one of the most significant journeys in Western Europe. The founder of a famed Monastic Order, Francis also acted as a missionary to Egypt&#39;s Sultan, a minister to Assisi&#39;s lepers, and a master of mystical prayer. &nbsp;After nearly 800 years and thousands of words, this portrait of Francis is fresh, compelling and beautifully rendered.&nbsp;</p>