Meet St. Clare of Assisi! This straight forward biography tells the story of this medieval women from her birth to her death and canonization. While weaving together Clare's story Francis's story, Margaret Carney draws special attention to Clare's significant contribution to the Franciscan world in the many years following Francis's death. Far from merely reflecting Francis's light, Clare had her own charism, "a gift bestowed by the Spirit of the Lord and given to her in a fullness and forcefulness that was her alone."