Saint Clare of Assisi

by Chiara Augusta Lainati

The brief sketch of the life of St. Clare is for those who desire a first meeting with her, and it is not narrated in scholarly language. It is an account of pure historical truth, taken from unimpeachable documents which portray St. Clare as she is, living and real for the twentieth century, a model for people today and not merely a personality relegated to a backdrop of medieval scenery. For it is precisely the preogative of the saints, as it is of artists of immortal masterpieces, to be alive in every age and always to speak the language of the present.

Genres: Religion

112 pages

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Judgemental Toast · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe I was just spoiled from the last book I finished that I really enjoyed… but I found this book a bit hard to follow. I was a bit bored to be honest. But again, it might have been because I just finished a really good book before I started this one, the tones were totally different and this book seemed more poetic and slow than the other one.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great. I had just learned about St. Clare while working in Italy, very close to Assisi. Her life is a great example of a life truly well done. The book does a wonderful job of covering the entirety of her life along with her greatest influence, St. Francis.

[Bernie Tomasso · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent simple overview of St. Clare of Assisi. I highly recommend this book.

[Concha Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Half spiritual, half historic. A good, short, biography about Saint Clare's life.