Christian Stories of Wisdom

Contes des sages

by Nathalie Leone

An illustrated keepsake collection of old-world Christian tales of faith and morality. Beautifully packaged with a cloth case, foil stamping, a ribbon book maker, and lush full-color artwork.

Christian Stories of Wisdom is the perfect antidote to our busy, modern lives. It serves as a daily companion that one can return to again and again for a moment of spiritual sustenance. The 70 stories in this uplifting collection can be read in solitude or shared with others. Among them are "Saint Francis and the Wolf," "Saint Peter's Mother," "The Mantle of Christ," "The Angel and the Hermit," and many others.

Nathalie Leone has been an actress, mask creator, puppeteer, and storyteller. Along with her career in the performing arts, she is the author of Souffle , a collection of poems, and several children's stories. She lives in France.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Derek Emerson · Rating 1 out of 5]

While the book is attractively put together, the stories are rarely those of wisdom. The best ones are from the Gospels themselves, which I didn't need to reread in this book. Most of the stories are of no help, some are actually cruel, and some are bad jokes. I actually thought I would find something in here to share with my office staff, but nothing! Nothing worth sharing and I don't recommend it. I was disappointed.

[CVV]

«Le forgeron lui montra les trois pains que sa femme avait préparés, et les lui proposa d’en choisir un. Le premier était fourré de terre, le second d’un os et le petit, lui, était rempli de l’argent trouvé dans le billot.

L’avare choisit aussitôt le plain le plus gros et le plus lourd. »

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stories you've heard but bear repeating.