{"product_id":"saint-francis-of-assisi-a-life-of-joy-9781510778238","title":"Saint Francis of Assisi: A Life of Joy","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe story of St. Francis of Assisi--the Catholic saint who gave up everything to honor all life on Earth--retold by human rights crusader and public servant Robert F. Kennedy Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He adopted the life of an itinerant preacher and made it his mission to teach about the sanctity of all life on Earth, becoming an advocate of animal rights and environmentalism in a time when even human life often had little value. He gave up all of his wealth and earthly possessions, and turned away from his life of privilege to live with the outcasts in his society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.--a father; a devout Roman Catholic; a crusader for clean air and water; an advocate for public health; and a member of a family famous for its dedication to the American people. Kennedy has chosen to retell this saint's classic tales hoping to teach its important messages to children around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert F. Kennedy, Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and one of the nation's leading environmental activists. He is past president of Waterkeeper Alliance, the world's largest clean water advocacy group; founder of the Pace University Environmental Litigation Clinic; a former Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council; and a former Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan. He also is founder of Children's Health Defense, a nonprofit global advocacy group. He has written three children's books and many books for adults, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestsellers \u003ci\u003eCrimes Against Nature\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Riverkeepers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Real Anthony Fauci\u003c\/i\u003e. Mr. Kennedy was named one of \u003ci\u003eTIME \u003c\/i\u003emagazine's \"Heroes for the Planet\" for his success helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. Kennedy is a master falconer and former president of the New York State Falconry Association.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sky Pony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718872469778,"sku":"9781510778238","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e2c187a1-2d3a-4d09-b3ac-600c879a9cca.jpg?v=1734653138","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/saint-francis-of-assisi-a-life-of-joy-9781510778238","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}