Brother Giles

The Simple Wisdom of a Franciscan

by Jeffrey Campbell

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ISBN, perfect bound: 978-1-61956-728-3
ISBN, EPUB ebook: 978-1-61956-882-2
ISBN, PDF ebook: 978-1-61956-883-9
Pages: 48
Size: 5.5 × 8.5 in
Edition: Perfect bound first edition, October 2025
Language: English

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“He who conquers himself is the bravest knight.” — Brother Giles

Farmer-turned-friar, pilgrim, hermit and friend to Francis, Brother Giles lived the Gospel with disarming joy. This vivid portrait traces his barefoot beginnings in Assisi, his pilgrimages to Compostela and the Holy Land, and the quiet years at Perugia where even popes sought his counsel.

Interwoven are his arrow-short sayings, newly rendered with crisp reflections for today. The result is a compact rule for a restless century: humility first, work as prayer, love without return, and a freedom that laughs at scorn.

A guidebook for seekers, leaders and communities ready to live lighter and love deeper, right now.