Chris H. (trooperdog) reviewed on 2/7/2010

I just finished reading âThe Book of the Shepherdâ by Joann Davis. It is an odd little bookâ¦one that I have mixed feelings about. But even with my mixed feelings, I can say that there is much good to be learned from this book.

This book is written like a fable and is a very quick read. It may have over 180 pages but because of the way it is laid out, it can be read in 1-2 sittings. It chronicles the tale of a shepherd named Joshua. Joshua is troubled by the harsh code of âan eye for an eyeâ that governs his world. He has a dream in which he is called to find a ânew wayâ, so he sets off on a journey to learn the new way. Along the way, Joshua picks up two others who travel with him and together they encounter an interesting cast of characters. With each encounter along the journey, they learn a valuable lesson. Finally, they reach the end of the journey, find the ânew wayâ and take their changed lives back to their world.

This book is based on The Prayer of Saint Francis and the good learned from that prayer is worth the read. But, I will say that the story is quite simple and lacks a âfullnessâ that you find in most books. I wouldn't pay the $19.99 list priceâ¦but used copies are now available on amazon.com for $2-3 and for that price, it is worth the read.

I give âThe Book of the Shepherdâ 3 stars out of 5.

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