Review by Merrylorrie -- Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King
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Review by Merrylorrie -- Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King
[Following is a volunteer review of "Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King" by David W. Sutherland and Paul McKellips.]
Sent on a simple journey, a Bedouin boy becomes a man as his travels administer life lessons in Bedu: Bedouin Boy Poet King; A Profoundly Simple Journey by David S. Sutherland and Paul McKellips. This little book packs a punch! As Bedu, the main character of the story, embarks on the little journey to check in on a beautiful princess and buy some sheep for his father, the trip becomes much more complex....quickly. Bedu's straightforward expedition becomes one of self discovery and astounding growth. By the end Bedu has learned many lessons that mold him into an amazing humanitarian, teacher, leader, son, father and husband.
The tale begins with an unpretentious, modest family unexpectedly being visited by King Melchior, one of the three Wise Men who visited Mary and Joseph when Jesus was a small child. King Melchior and Abbas, Bedu's father, tell the story of how they met when King Melchior and Abbas were years younger and on their own journeys. Melchior was following a bright star to the birthplace of a king. Abbas, on his journey, was seeking to replace his father's sheep. The meeting of the two was fortuitous at the time of the meeting and also for their families thirty years later.
As a result of the Wise Man's visit, Bedu's family is left with no sheep and therefore no way to eat or have income. You see, Abbas was very generous and slaughtered his seven ewes and four rams to feed King Melchior, his granddaughter and Melchior's army. He gave everything he had. Abbas sends Bedu to journey to Hebron with money that King Melchior has given them to replenish his herd. Along with that task, Melchior wants Bedu to travel to Bsharri to check on Yasmin, his granddaughter. Out of a basic trek with two small tasks, Bedu learns life lessons he will never forget.
Before he sets out on his journey, King Melchior admonishes Bedu to pay attention to the stars...especially the Pleiades, or the seven sisters. Each of the seven stars will give Bedu a lesson, if he will take heed. As the story unfolds Bedu acquires the knowledge of teamwork, empathy for others, how to be a good leader, how to treat others as he would like to be treated, the power of new possibilities, respect for what others can do to help you, and to be willing to evolve into a better person. He assimilates his lessons well.
I give this book 4 out of 4. It is a precious book that I feel would be enjoyed by young and old alike. The lessons learned are also valuable for all ages. I loved most the historical setting and the way the writers used the heavens to help Bedu along his journey. My only dislike...the book simply was not long enough!! The book was well edited, in my opinion if there are minor mistakes they should not affect your reading enjoyment. There are no instances of either profanity or sexual content in this book. I am certain I will return to this little jewel many more times on my own journey.
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Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King
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Sent on a simple journey, a Bedouin boy becomes a man as his travels administer life lessons in Bedu: Bedouin Boy Poet King; A Profoundly Simple Journey by David S. Sutherland and Paul McKellips. This little book packs a punch! As Bedu, the main character of the story, embarks on the little journey to check in on a beautiful princess and buy some sheep for his father, the trip becomes much more complex....quickly. Bedu's straightforward expedition becomes one of self discovery and astounding growth. By the end Bedu has learned many lessons that mold him into an amazing humanitarian, teacher, leader, son, father and husband.
The tale begins with an unpretentious, modest family unexpectedly being visited by King Melchior, one of the three Wise Men who visited Mary and Joseph when Jesus was a small child. King Melchior and Abbas, Bedu's father, tell the story of how they met when King Melchior and Abbas were years younger and on their own journeys. Melchior was following a bright star to the birthplace of a king. Abbas, on his journey, was seeking to replace his father's sheep. The meeting of the two was fortuitous at the time of the meeting and also for their families thirty years later.
As a result of the Wise Man's visit, Bedu's family is left with no sheep and therefore no way to eat or have income. You see, Abbas was very generous and slaughtered his seven ewes and four rams to feed King Melchior, his granddaughter and Melchior's army. He gave everything he had. Abbas sends Bedu to journey to Hebron with money that King Melchior has given them to replenish his herd. Along with that task, Melchior wants Bedu to travel to Bsharri to check on Yasmin, his granddaughter. Out of a basic trek with two small tasks, Bedu learns life lessons he will never forget.
Before he sets out on his journey, King Melchior admonishes Bedu to pay attention to the stars...especially the Pleiades, or the seven sisters. Each of the seven stars will give Bedu a lesson, if he will take heed. As the story unfolds Bedu acquires the knowledge of teamwork, empathy for others, how to be a good leader, how to treat others as he would like to be treated, the power of new possibilities, respect for what others can do to help you, and to be willing to evolve into a better person. He assimilates his lessons well.
I give this book 4 out of 4. It is a precious book that I feel would be enjoyed by young and old alike. The lessons learned are also valuable for all ages. I loved most the historical setting and the way the writers used the heavens to help Bedu along his journey. My only dislike...the book simply was not long enough!! The book was well edited, in my opinion if there are minor mistakes they should not affect your reading enjoyment. There are no instances of either profanity or sexual content in this book. I am certain I will return to this little jewel many more times on my own journey.
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