Certain Poor Shepherds: A Christmas Tale - Hardcover
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has established herself as a writer without peer for her insights into the lives of animals. Now she brings the imaginative energy that captivated readers of Reindeer Moon and The Animal Wife to bear on a story treasured by generations: The Nativity. 10 drawings. Two-color illustrations throughout.
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"On the first Christmas, so say the Christians, a redeemer was born to save our kind from the consequences of our greed, waste, pride, cruelty, and arrogance. No redeemer appeared for the animals; however, none was needed. The animals were much the same then as they are now, just as God made them, perfect according to his plan..."
About the Author:
So begins this resonant tale by one of our most gifted story tellers and most perceptive animal watchers, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas. When an unusual star appears on the horizon one clear winter night, among those drawn to its bright promise are two shepherds- that is, a dog named Lila and Ima, a goat. Therein lies an adventure, and Thomas's departure from the familiar story treasured by generations. With their flock, the animals journey to Bethlehem and home again, witnesses to a redemption of which they have no need.
Yet as they make their way, encountering danger and opportunity, their journey becomes an extraordinary meditation, moving but unsentimental, on the nature of freedom and the state of natural grace in a world ruled by the power-and frailty-of humankind.
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas is the author of THE HIDDEN LIFE OF DOGS, and THE TRIBE OF TIGER as well as four novels, including REINDEER MOON. She writes a column for USA Today's Sunday supplement.
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- PublisherG K Hall & Co
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0783880383
- ISBN 13 9780783880389
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages130
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