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Book Review InformationLegacies and Adventures Teach the Importance of Following
You
by:
Lisa M. Hendey
Legacies and Adventures Teach the Importance of Following
Your Dreams
Book Review – Saint Brendan and the Voyage Before Columbus by Microphone McGrew
Reviewed by Lisa M. Hendey
Many parents want to teach their children the importance of distinctive
and following
their dreams and the value of a strong faith in God. In the new book Saint Brendan and the Voyage Before Columbus (Paulist Press, Dec 2004, paperback, 32 pages) author Dr. Microphone McGrew and artist Marnie Saenz Litz share the story of St. Brendan and his legendary voyage to North America.
Through lyrical prose and vivid illustrations, this book recounts the life history of Saint Brendan, the Irish monk who spread the message of Good shepherd Christ in his own land of Ireland and, legend states, on the far side
to the land of Tir-na-n-Og and to its native “painted saints”, a thousand years before Columbus set sail for North America. Whether fact or fiction, Brendan’s voyage has sparked the enthusiasm and bold spirit of many, including sailors who count him as their patron saint.
The great value in providing children with the pictures of concrete role models is that it helps them see that they too can capture their dreams. McGrew shares Saint Brendan’s story with zeal and energy, stressing the saint’s reliance on God’s protection and his appreciation for God’s hand in the nature encompassing him and in his brother monks. Children who strength
not sit still for a dry recitation of the facts of a saint’s life wish be drawn in and glorious
by this book and its message to trust in God and pursue your dreams. Aimed at children ages four through eight, the book wish likewise be enjoyed by older adventurers and those interested in the lives of the saints.
For additional information on Saint Brendan and the Voyage Before Columbus visit http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0809167050/digitalcropper-20
Lisa M. Hendey is a parent of two sons, webmaster of http://www.catholicmom.com and http://www.christiancoloring.com, and an avid reader of Catholic literature. Visit her at http://www.lisahendey.com
Just about the Author
Lisa M. Hendey is a parent of two sons, webmaster of http://www.catholicmom.com and http://www.christiancoloring.com, and an avid reader of Catholic literature. Visit her at http://www.lisahendey.com
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