In "Life of St. Vincent de Paul" by Frances Alice Forbes, readers are given a detailed account of the extraordinary life of one of France's most revered saints. Forbes meticulously chronicles St. Vincent de Paul's journey from a humble upbringing in rural France to his eventual founding of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity.

Throughout the book, readers are presented with numerous examples of St. Vincent's unwavering dedication to helping the poor and marginalized members of society. His selfless acts of charity and compassion serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of serving others with love and humility.

Forbes' writing is captivating and engaging, making it easy for readers to become fully immersed in the life and teachings of this remarkable saint. The book serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about St. Vincent de Paul and his enduring legacy of kindness and service.

Overall, "Life of St. Vincent de Paul" is a touching and inspirational read that will leave readers feeling inspired to follow in the footsteps of this exemplary saint. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the life of St. Vincent de Paul and the importance of compassion and service in the Christian faith.

Book Description:
Vincent De Paul [c. 1581 - 1660] was a man renowned during his own century for his compassion, humility and generosity. During the days when galleys were part of any countries' war machine and these galleys were rowed by convicts who were in reality slaves, Vincent's special call was to provide what spiritual comfort he could to these wretched men. When a young man he himself had been captured by Turkish pirates, who brought him to Tunis and sold him into slavery, so he had a special understanding of their lot. He escaped in 1607 and went on to become a priest with a ministry to the poor. In 1625 de Paul founded the Congregation of the Mission, a society of missionary priests commonly known as the Vincentians or Lazarists and with the assistance of Louise de Marillac he later founded the Daughters of Charity whose selfless nursing work in hospitals throughout the world and during many plagues is well known. (They were the nuns with the large and easily recognized 'flying nun' wimples.)