Clare and Her Sisters: Lovers of the Poor Christ Paperback – March 1, 2003

I found this book on Amazon and loved the way the author combines the historical life of Clare in a novel-like story. As a Secular Franciscan, whose fraternity studies the lives of Francis and Clare, this book is accessible for all our members in both content and font size. We enjoyed it very much. Give it a try: the chapters are short and capture a reader's interest.

This book made me laugh and cry. Truly a story. I really felt like I was there and that I was a Poor Lady. As someone discerning I will keep this book and recommend it for anyone discerning sisterhood. Read and do not be afraid!

a good look at the real Clare, not the Hollywood version.

The author's research makes Clare come to life.She writes in a beautiful way. I enjoyed readingthis particular book on the life of Clare.Thank you,Diane

This book gives a close look at what true sanctity was in those days. Inspiring and humbling. Is this still the norm today?

beautiful and researched. From the heart.

I bought this book awhile back and it's been the best book I've read in a long time. Madeline knows how to write an interesting story and give you the true facts along the way. (See her notes in the back of the book). She tells you what is true and what is made up to keep the story interesting. Result, you don't want to put the book down.Clair became one of my favorite saints after reading this book because of the effort Madeline puts into it. She describes Clair so that you can not help loving her. The information she provides helps you to know Clair in an intimate way and in a way you are living her life along side of her. You feel what Clair feels, sense her holiness and see God in others the way Clair did. You no longer have to guess what Convent life was like back then, for Madeline lays it out before you. I felt like I was reading a famous biography, a great novel and a wonderful love story all in one.You go away feeling like you know St. Clair better than you ever thought you could and in your heart feel as you never thought you would. Buying this book will be the best thing you ever did to enrich your life. Good Reading!

On pages xxvii and xxviii of the Information for the Reader section of Clare and Her Sisters, a Catholic lay association called the Brothers and Sisters of Penance is mentioned and contact information given. That group has been refounded as the Confraternity of Penitents with a new web site at [...] The web site and one of the addresses and emails mentioned in the book are used by another group whose name and Rule are similar to but yet different from the original vision which is being followed by the refounded organization called Confraternity of Penitents. Thank you for allowing me to provide this updated information.

聖クララの伝記等読み、もっと聖クララを知りたいと望みながらこの本を購入しました。聖クララと一緒に生活をしていた人たちの生の言葉が載っており、感動しながらよんでいます。今のところ一番気に言った方の証言はSister Agnes di Oportulo de Bernardonoの証言です。どのように祈っておられたのかを知ることができすごくうれしいです。　イタリア語バージョンがあれば購入したいと考えています。Who are you load? and who am I? この祈りは英文でも味わえますが、原文ではもっと深く味わえると考えています。