Review of Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King

[Authentic Voice]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King" by David W. Sutherland and Paul McKellips.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The story begins with Abbas's family (Yara, Amira, Bedu) having dinner. Bedu the shepherd boy is at the center of the scene with his poetic mind. He is fascinated with the stars and heavenly bodies in the sky. The fear and terror that comes upon them when a warhorse is noticed from a distance seems to change the climate. Abbas, Bedu’s father thrust him out to take a leader’s role of meeting the horse rider. This was the beginning of raising a selfless leader. With a heroic heart, Bedu saved a drowning boy from river Jordan on his way to reinstate his father's flocks. The kindness to the outcasts was his wall of protection in Halhul. His determined heart to work for Wali and see Tamir and other kids get education in Bsharri. The turn of events and flow of the storyline revolves around Bedu.

Since the first visit to Yasmin, Bedu's heart is warmed up with love for this little princess the ‘tree woman’. Noam finds a baba in Bedu after the entire fortune is left by the passing on of Wali. The Speakers words were being lived out at every turn in the story. With the search for the seven stars, Bedu realized who he is at every discovery of the stars. He finally finds the seven starts when he overcomes his low view of who he was and picked up the correct view of who he is. King Melchior finally hands Yasmin to Bedu for marriage. This tale is one of the most captivating tales I have read this year. David W. Sutherland and Paul McKellips have thoughtfully revealed valuable lessons through Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King.

I loved everything about this historical fiction. It is profound to learn lessons of leadership and culture through a hilarious tale. The selfless attitude, people-oriented, and values are some lessons from Bedu the main character. Bedu sacrificed to the last penny he had to feed the outcasts. He risks his own life for a little boy and tags along with other men to form a rescue team. I had to ask myself if my state of being has been informing my doing around me.

The storyline is one that kept my attention to the very end. With the adoption of the ancient Arabic culture and biblical setting of reading and following the star, we can clearly trace lessons. The poetic nature of the book brings out the suspense and raises curiosity. I realized that Bedu was a coined word that meant ‘be’ and ‘do’. The authors are good at describing scenery and they don’t force character traits on characters. It was natural for Amira not to appreciate his brother’s poetic ability.

This is a must-read for all who are in a leadership position in organizations. My rate for the book is 4 out of 4 stars with no reservations. The book is exceptionally edited and easy to read. I recommend this book to those who what to improve their leadership style. The book has enjoyable benefits for families and individuals, both old and young alike.

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Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King
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[Ruchi Raina]

Bedu seems like a very kind and brave-hearted soul. His sacrificing every penny to feed the outcasts tells us all about his character. Thanks for the great review.

[Elisa Joy Ocasla]

It seems like Bedu’s character is really captivating. I am going to consider this book to read. Thanks for this astounding review!