a commentary and reflection on St. Francis

St. Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 stars for content, but 4 stars because it is G.K. Chesterton. This is not an objective biography, but more of a commentary and reflection on the life and impact of Francis of Assisi. It was enjoyable read because Francis is amazing, and because GKC is nice to read, but not on my list of favorite books on St. Francis. Don't miss this for completeness sake, but not a must-read.

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A richly written tale

The Cove by Ron Rash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A richly written tale of mystery, superstition, prejudice, nationalistic fervor, family, and love, set in Appalachia during the end days of WWI. Starting at the present, the tale jumps both around and back in time, building the back stories and characters into an unexpected yet inevitable conclusion. This is rich and beautiful writing by Ron Rash, maybe one of his best, although all of his books that I've read have been excellent. Real people in real places (usually in Appalachia) and real times are his forte. Recommended!

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