Download or read book Francis of Assisi written by Lawrence Cunningham and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2004-05-11 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new biography of St. Francis, Cunningham follows the saint's life in chronological order, placing him within his culture, exploring official developments within the Catholic Church, and highlighting the many conversions of Francis as his life played out.