Ron Francis, an Idaho native and proud family patriarch who formally served as a volunteer police chaplain, has completed his new book, "Mary's Story": a new take on the story of Jesus through the eyes of his mother.

Francis shares, "Mary's Story tells about the remarkable early years and life of Jesus as only a mother can tell. Growing up, Jesus had the best two men in all of Galilee as His earthly mentors. Joseph, His father, taught Him in the ways of the carpenter and about life and always going the extra mile for others. Joseph built Jesus His own set of carpenter tools, and Mary loved to watch as Joseph would take Jesus's tiny little hand in his to guide Him and help Him to learn to cut straight true lines. Ramir, Joseph's brother, taught Jesus in the ways of the shepherd, as well as to appreciate all of God's creations. Ramir helped Jesus acquire His own little flock of sheep, beginning with Beelah, His first lamb and the bell sheep of His flock. Eventually, Narly, Shekel, Jasper, and Jasmine were added to Jesus's flock."

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Ron Francis's new book shares the childhood adventures of Jesus as shared from the perspective of his mother, Mary, through the day he was crucified, when the sheep who knew his kindness best mourned his loss.

Readers can purchase "Mary's Story" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Covenant Books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.