In cleaning out my parent's house (dad died in July, mom died in 03) I came across a bunch of their books.
One was "The Lessons of St. Francis: How to Bring Simplicity and Spirituality into Your Daily Life" by John Michael Talbot.

I knew I had heard of the name John Michael Talbot before.... and turns out he was a musician who converted to Catholicism; which I'd gather most of you are aware.... I wasn't.

The book has a personalized little note to my dad one by John Michael Talbot and one by Terry Talbot (Terry drew a goofy face and an unreadable note). It's odd though, because I don't see where Terry contributed to the book. Just J.M. Talbot and a Steve Rabey.

Anyway, I didn't know what to expect while reading it (still am reading it) but sometimes the book seems to border on "Self-Help" territory. Thankfully it's been pulling back from going too far into that country. However, with that subtitle to the book I shouldn't be too stunned. So far not too spiritually profound like Fr. Gawronski's "A Closer Walk with Christ: an Ignatian Retreat".

JMT makes his home here in Arkansas, not too far away. If you ever get a chance to hear him in person, go.

First, his mastery of the guitar is best appreciated live and second, he is a genuinely nice guy.

he also splits his time between his place in arkansas and his place here in houston... he belongs to our parish when he is here

Lucky. Does he every play for you guys? Then man is so gifted.