Francis of Assisi is closer to people today than one might think at first glance! Starting from current life themes of young people, similar needs, desires, and attitudes are described along his biography, based on what we know about Francis, such as joyous celebration - getting off track - dreaming of success - restlessness - provocative speech & action - being able to marvel - pushing boundaries - withdrawing - letting go - loving until it hurts. Remarkable parallels become evident on one hand, and on the other, there are also contrasts. The appeal of Francis of Assisi lies in the fact that one can approach him anew time and again. Sometimes one understands him, sometimes he repels. This book is an invitation to engage constructively and critically with Francis of Assisi - with the aim of receiving inspirations, questions, answers, and tasks for one's own life: for work at school, in confirmation preparation, in youth work, or as inspiration during a stay in Assisi