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Stone the builder who erects a house that falls on its occupants. Sever the hands of the criminal who pilfers livestock or grain or another's garment. Whip the child who defies an elder. For such is the law and the law must be obeyed.
For generations, these ironclad rules had governed the people. Nobody questioned whether it was right to humiliate a child or execute a murderer. An eye for an eye was the way of the world.
But was there another way?
When an antiquarian book is discovered in the disheveled study of an old Vermont farmhouse, the house's new owner has the volume translated. The result is The Book of the Shepherd, a timeless story full of life lessons for us all.
Set in a mythical time, in an unnamed land, The Book of the Shepherd tells the tale of a shepherd, Joshua, who is troubled by the harsh code of ""an eye for an eye"" that governs his world. Called by a dream, the shepherd sets off on a journey to find ""the new way.""
Accompanied by Elizabeth, a former slave who is kind and generous, and David, a boy who must learn to walk in new shoes, the shepherd knows that ""an age of miracles"" will come when the new way is found.
But the journey is not without incident. En route to a cave near the Great Inland Sea, the travelers meet a cast of extraordinary characters, including the Storyteller, the Apothecary, the Blind Man, and the Stranger. Each imparts an important lesson that pushes the travelers toward their destiny. At the cave, Joshua must see if he can bring forth secrets long buried. But he, Elizabeth, and David will also discover that sometimes what we have been searching for has been inside us all along.
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""miraculous power of prayer is still to be unleashed. That force will be felt when enough of us commit to become the change we wish to see in the world. Don't talk about the change. Make it happen. No one else can make the difference you can make. "
— Lorrie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The Book of the Shepherd, a timeless story about one man who is seeking ‘the new way,’ is an inspiring and moving fable.”
— Paulo Coelho, New York Times bestselling author of The Alchemist -
“An insightful tale that cuts through the noise and truly inspires…A simple journey that vividly demonstrates the importance of every act. An energizing read.”
— James Redfield, New York Times bestselling author of The Celestine Prophecy -
“A simple and profound parable that engages the heart…The Book of the Shepherd should become a classic in every home.”
— Hyrum Smith, cofounder of FranklinCovey and author of What Matters Most: The Power of Living Your Values -
“A luminous book full of revelations of love and forgiveness.”
— Joan Borysenko, PhD, author of Your Soul’s Compass
The Book of the Shepherd Listener Reviews
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" Grab you right out the gate kind of book. Like, whoa! Calms down a little then a regrab. Heartwarming to say the least. Good read. "
— J., 3/12/2013 -
" Similar to the Alchemist. "
— Dorothy, 8/22/2012 -
" "miraculous power of prayer is still to be unleashed. That force will be felt when enough of us commit to become the change we wish to see in the world. Don't talk about the change. Make it happen. No one else can make the difference you can make. "
— Lorrie, 6/10/2012 -
" The message the world needs. "
— Rick, 12/3/2011 -
" Alchemist in a more simple version. The story is calming. "
— Robin, 10/22/2011 -
" More a collection of stories than I expected. I was graceful and calming and led you through a different world of smells and sights and expectations. I was glad I read it. "
— Eileen, 10/4/2011 -
" I guess I tried to make too much of this book. I was hoping it would be the next "Shack" or something. Fine story, sweet message, and I read it in about an hour. But it wasn't exactly what I was expecting. "
— Kate, 8/24/2011 -
" This was a good read with spiritual uplifting. No particular theological point of view - purely inspirational, showing the important of love. "
— Cathy, 7/26/2011 -
" A simple morality tale with good features and a predictable ending. "
— Julie, 2/18/2011 -
" A wonderfully simple book on love and purpose. "
— Justin, 1/20/2011 -
" More a collection of stories than I expected. I was graceful and calming and led you through a different world of smells and sights and expectations. I was glad I read it. "
— Eileen, 9/8/2010 -
" A wonderfully simple book on love and purpose. "
— Justin, 8/26/2010 -
" A simple morality tale with good features and a predictable ending. "
— Julie, 5/3/2010 -
" Grab you right out the gate kind of book. Like, whoa! Calms down a little then a regrab. Heartwarming to say the least. Good read. "
— J., 3/10/2010 -
" I guess I tried to make too much of this book. I was hoping it would be the next "Shack" or something. Fine story, sweet message, and I read it in about an hour. But it wasn't exactly what I was expecting. "
— KateSpears, 12/4/2009
About the Authors
Joann Davis is the author of The Well That Never Runs Dry. She is married to historian Kenneth C. Davis with whom she has two grown children, Jenny and Colin. They split their time between New York City and Dorset, Vermont.
About Kirby Heyborne
Kirby Heyborne is a musician, actor, and professional narrator. Noted for his work in teen and juvenile audio, he has garnered over twenty Earphones Awards. His audiobook credits include Jesse Kellerman’s The Genius, Cory Doctorow’s Little Brother, and George R. R. Martin’s Selections from Dreamsongs.