The Failed Franciscan: Trying to weave Franciscan Spirituality into everyday life…and not always succeeding!

I would highly recommend this book particularly for those who feel drawn to the life of St. Francis of Assisi – The Little Poor Man (Poverello). In fact, anyone with an interest in this most popular saint should find The Failed Franciscan an appealingly honest and candid account of one person’s struggle to live the Gospel in our modern world as St. Francis lived it. The word failure is given a far more positive interpretation than might normally be understood. The discovery is made that everyone has weaknesses, and fall short of Gospel and Franciscan ideals, but for all who fail, encouragement is provided to joyfully begin again in following the charism of this saint who still touches the hearts of humble souls.

This is a gem of a book! Practical, personal, the author invites us to look through the eyes of St. Francis and to celebrate the path of a Franciscan.

The author discusses the basics of Franciscan spirituality and how he tries to integrate this spirituality into his own life as a family man. An easy to read, captivating, and thought-provoking book.

A lovely read offering hope to all of us who feel we don’t live up to the grade. Using the life of St Francis as a guide, it explores our idea of failure with helpful personal examples from the author’s life too. A very encouraging and uplifting read.

For all those who grapple with life and constantly fail or underachieve. Gives a new concept on the term "failure" .Illuminates the paradox of Christianity. A must read for all who are good people but feel they don't make the grade!