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Review by Cruisemomma -- Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King
[Following is a volunteer review of "Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King" by David W. Sutherland and Paul McKellips.]
Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King by David W. Sutherland and Paul McKellips is a lovely tale about the never-ending quest to understand who we are and how we fit in this world. The journey of one simple shepherd boy, Bedu, will captivate and inspire you to read this short and bittersweet story.
The narrative began with Bedu and his family on a small farm somewhere in the middle eastern region about 2,000 years ago. Bedu is a dedicated son of 21 years of age thrown into an adventure that may also end in a beautiful romance with a princess. Bedu’s father is a poor but prideful and dedicated man who gives his last flock of animals to feed an army of soldiers and King he met when just a boy. Bedu’s anger and resentment toward giving up the last of their livestock cause him to steal five gold coins from the King. Without telling Bedu of his knowledge of this thievery, King Melchior sends Bedu on a quest to buy sheep and goats and to promise to check on his granddaughter, Yasmin, in another region along his journey.
This story is a blend of historical fiction, growing pains, love, and reflective statements at the end of each chapter. The lessons learned by the characters are laced with the historical and biblical teachings of ‘The Speaker.’ However, the reader cannot honestly know if the references are for Jesus, John the Baptist, or another philosophical avatar of that period. These points make it more attractive as Bedu hears whatever historical figurehead whose powerful words are insightful and ageless.
Each chapter of this 139-page short book is inspiring, realistic, and reflective. The writing style and tone follow a flawless storyline and plot that quickly connects with the reader. The book is professionally edited without the use of foul language or sexual or erotic scenes. I highly recommend this book for all ages, and an excellent way for parents to relate with their children.
I rate this book a 4 out of 4. The authors did an exceptional job at linking biblical texts into the human condition of growing up. The story flowed very well and filled with enough picturesque descriptions of people’s possible lives during the birth and ministry of Jesus. I loved the nonbiased reference to ‘The Speaker’ that left it to the reader’s imagination. Mostly, I enjoyed a simple tale about a young adult finding his way through trial and error with others’ unconditional help.
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Bedu: Bedouin Boy, Poet King by David W. Sutherland and Paul McKellips is a lovely tale about the never-ending quest to understand who we are and how we fit in this world. The journey of one simple shepherd boy, Bedu, will captivate and inspire you to read this short and bittersweet story.
The narrative began with Bedu and his family on a small farm somewhere in the middle eastern region about 2,000 years ago. Bedu is a dedicated son of 21 years of age thrown into an adventure that may also end in a beautiful romance with a princess. Bedu’s father is a poor but prideful and dedicated man who gives his last flock of animals to feed an army of soldiers and King he met when just a boy. Bedu’s anger and resentment toward giving up the last of their livestock cause him to steal five gold coins from the King. Without telling Bedu of his knowledge of this thievery, King Melchior sends Bedu on a quest to buy sheep and goats and to promise to check on his granddaughter, Yasmin, in another region along his journey.
This story is a blend of historical fiction, growing pains, love, and reflective statements at the end of each chapter. The lessons learned by the characters are laced with the historical and biblical teachings of ‘The Speaker.’ However, the reader cannot honestly know if the references are for Jesus, John the Baptist, or another philosophical avatar of that period. These points make it more attractive as Bedu hears whatever historical figurehead whose powerful words are insightful and ageless.
Each chapter of this 139-page short book is inspiring, realistic, and reflective. The writing style and tone follow a flawless storyline and plot that quickly connects with the reader. The book is professionally edited without the use of foul language or sexual or erotic scenes. I highly recommend this book for all ages, and an excellent way for parents to relate with their children.
I rate this book a 4 out of 4. The authors did an exceptional job at linking biblical texts into the human condition of growing up. The story flowed very well and filled with enough picturesque descriptions of people’s possible lives during the birth and ministry of Jesus. I loved the nonbiased reference to ‘The Speaker’ that left it to the reader’s imagination. Mostly, I enjoyed a simple tale about a young adult finding his way through trial and error with others’ unconditional help.
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