Christmas MoccasinsWritten & Illustrated by Ray Buckley
Published byAbingdon Press, Nashville TN
Copyright © 2003 by Abingdon Press
Hardcover/Dustjacket
Retail price: $18.00
ISBN: 0-687-02738-1
EAN: 9780687027385
Christmas Moccasins tells the story of a boy and his grandmother who are attacked one snowy winter day, how the grandmother reacts to her attackers, and what the boy learns from the experience.
There are some books that are excellent, but go relatively unnoticed by the general public. The fact that in 2007 I could buy a first edition of this book published in 2003, tells me that this may be one of such a kind.
The illustrations are rich and creative, swathed in purple.... for the royalty of Jesus and the Christmas season? Perhaps it is, but purple is also the color of passion and emotion. I was pleased when I read this book in 2007, and even more pleased now in 2008.
Christmas Moccasins is a storybook that is not necessarily for children, but for all ages. It is about selfless giving and forgiveness. Written and illustrated by talented author and artist, Ray Buckley, the reader has no doubt about his understanding of heritage, customs of life, and faith. The story has an ending that may surprise you as it did me, and why it surprises you will be a surprise in itself.
That doesn't make sense, does it? The story makes sense, though. It is the love message of Jesus Christ, and perfectly suited for the Christmas season. Forgiveness.... do we truly know what it means?
I invite you to read the story, and find out.
I recommend this book.... babamarusia
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