He
was homeless, hungry, and struggling to survive in first century
Jerusalem. Most surprisingly, he was a dog. But through Barley's eyes,
the story of a teacher from Galilee comes alive in a way we've never
experienced before.
Barley's
story begins in the home of a compassionate woodcarver and his wife who
find Barley as an abandoned, nearly-drowned pup. Tales of a special
teacher from Galilee are reaching their tiny village, but when life
suddenly changes again for Barley, he carries the lessons of forgiveness
and love out of the woodcarver's home and through the dangerous roads
of Roman-occupied Judea.
On
the outskirts of Jerusalem, Barley meets a homeless man and petty
criminal named Samid. Together, Barley and his unlikely new master
experience fresh struggles and new revelations. Soon Barley is swept up
into the current of history, culminating in an unforgettable encounter
with the truest master of all as he bears witness to the greatest story
ever told.
Ron Marasco
is a professor in the College of Communication and Fine Arts at Loyola
Marymount University in Los Angeles. His first book, "Notes to an
Actor," was named by the American Library Association an Outstanding
Book of 2008. His second book, "About Grief," has been translated into
multiple languages, and he is currently completing a book on
Shakespeare's sonnets. He has acted extensively on TV-from "Lost" to
"West Wing" to "Entourage" to originating the role of Mr. Casper on
"Freaks and Geeks"-and appeared opposite screen legend Kirk Douglas in
the movie "Illusion," for which he also wrote the screenplay. Most
recently, he has played the recurring role of Judge Grove on "Major
Crimes." He has a BA from Fordham at Lincoln Center and an MA and Ph. D.
from UCLA.
Find out more about Ron at http://www.thomasnelson.com/the-dog-who-was-there.
My Thoughts:
I
am a huge fan of biblical fiction and I was very excited about this
book, however I was very disappointed. I felt as if the author was
writing to a young child, not an adult. I didn't connect with the
characters, especially Barley the dog, which is who I needed to connect
with to enjoy the book. I also felt as if Ron was telling a story not showing.
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