I put this on my watch list because it was someone's favorite book. I've read quite a few memoirs now, so unfortunately, I can't remember who exactly it was. When it went on sale, I snatched it up.
Francis isn't the usual Catholic priest. His childhood isn't happy, and he doesn't conform to training the way the other men do. This makes him stand out in a good way to one man in particular, who sends him to China. Through years of hard work and following his own conscious, Francis makes a life for himself that he should be proud of.
This book wasn't something I should have enjoyed. I can't really put my finger on why I did enjoy it. There was a lot of sorrow in Francis's life, and he was misunderstood by his superiors. His thoughts on God, while controversial for his faith, were inspiring to others and, frankly, to me at times. I normally don't enjoy a book with this much sorrow, but I came away from it with a strange sense of peace. Great writing and a truly lovable character. I gladly give this a Good Book! review.
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