Chasing Francis, by Ian Cron
We're proud to announce the release of Ian Cron's new book Chasing Francis.
Chasing Francis is available on Amazon, at Borders, Barnes & Noble, at local bookstores, and, of course, at the Trinity Church book table on Sundays!
Here's what people are saving about Chasing Francis
"Chasing Francis, Ian Cron's first book, introduces us to a bright new writer with a rare combination of strong writing talent, storyteller's art, and profound yet practical spiritual insight. He interweaves a fictional contemporary narrative with the life of St. Francis, and creates a unique and meaningful contribution to the emerging conversation about faith and life in today's world. Expect good things from this gifted writer!" -- Brian McLaren, author of A New Kind of Christian"Ian Cron weds historical facts with his creative imagination to give us a twentieth century feel for a saint who, more than anyone since New Testament days, lived out Radical Christianity." -- Tony Campolo, PhD, professor emeritus, Eastern University
"The moribund literary form of didactic fiction comes roaring to life in this novel. Cron's genius lies in linking the timeless charism of Francis to issues confronting the contemporary church. And he pulls it off in compelling fashion." -- Brennan Manning, author of The Ragamuffin Gospel and Abba’s Child
"I read this book marking something on almost every other page. I would say my friend, Cron, has done just about the best job I've seen of explaining the usefulness of a so-called postmodern view of Christian faith. I'd like to be part of a church that his hero ends up proposing." -- Gordon MacDonald, author, pastor and speaker, (on the Leadership Journal web page)
"It seems the world never gets tired of seeking out, writing about, discovering, and falling in love with Francis of Assisi. Ian Cron does it again, but with real insight, imagination, and courage. Join in the chase!" -- Friar Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico
"Chasing Francis is not a history or spirituality book, though it contains elements of both. It is a novel that touches a little of something in the inner troubles of most of us who try to follow Jesus faithfully in a modern western environment. Delightful!" -- John Michael Talbot, founder, spiritual father and general minister, The Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage
"By guiding us to wrestle deeply with a crisis of faith experience and by re-introducing us to a giant of faith, Ian Cron paves for us a path of grace, humility, and ultimate joy even through our 'ground zero' darkness. This is a life-changing work. I now find myself 'chasing Francis' in my life as well as in my art.” -- Makoto Fujimura, artist and writer, New York City