Review by shivani negi25477 -- Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King

shivani negi25477 · Post by **shivani negi25477** » 25 Feb 2020, 22:59

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

4 out of 4 stars

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Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King is a beautiful and enchanting tale of a young shepherd boy named Bedu who lives with his family in Damascus. It begins with a quiet and humble life that he leads, until the family is unexpectedly visited by King Melchoir, his army and beautiful granddaughter Yasmin. Abbas who is Bedu’s father slaughters all his livestock in order to treat his visitors with a sumptuous meal. Bedu does not like his father’s generosity and hospitality.

The story takes a dramatic turn when King Melchoir asks Bedu to leave for Hebron to purchase some livestock for his father Abbas. The king also asks Bedu to look after Yasmin when she lives in Bshaari during the cold winters and to look for the seven stars of Pleiades. Bedu is unwilling, but the thought of empty livestock, poor harvest and meals makes him embark upon this long and arduous journey. Bedu’s journey takes him along the banks of river Jordan, past Bethlehem, Hebron and Bsharri. The journey is full of adventures and tales which prove to be learning lessons for Bedu. It leads him on a path of self -discovery, introspection and evolution.

The authors David W Sutherland and Paul McKellips have given a vivid description of the Midwest and the beautiful landscape. The subtle portrayal of historical events leaves the readers spellbound. The story has a symbolic element and is relevant to the society. The words spoken by King Melchoir “Life has no limits if you have values or morals and healthy desires” are the golden words for all. The powerful words of the speaker of Capernaum “Treat others like you want to be treated” leave a deep impact on Bedu. He feeds the outcasts whom he had previously shunned, with the twenty kabobs. Later the outcasts protect Bedu from being robbed when he is asleep.The words of wisdom by King Melchoir "Who you were ….who you are ….who you will be” keep echoing in the story and reminding Bedu to take a step ahead in life. These words are a source of inspiration for the readers too.

In the end the authors very aptly corelate the concept of ‘CULTURE’ from the various events in the story. Which means, collaborate, understanding, leadership, treating people, Unleashing the power, Respect, Evolve. These values and principles are essential for self-growth and a purposeful life.

In a nutshell, the story nourishes and replenishes the heart and mind of the readers. The book caters to the needs of not only individuals but also it is beneficial for organizations, business houses, entrepreneurs and the society. I would highly recommend it to readers from all walks of life. I would give it a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.

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