"If you need a spirit-lift, a book of hope, you are holding the right book." -- Max Lucado, New York Times Bestselling Author
Ron Marasco is a professor in the College of Communication and Fine
Arts at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. His first book,
Notes to an Actor, was named by the American Library Association an
Outstanding Book of 2008. His second book, About Grief, has been
translated into multiple languages, and he is currently completing
a book on Shakespeare’s sonnets. He has acted extensively on
TV—from Lost to West Wing to Entourage to originating the role of
Mr. Casper on Freaks and Geeks—and appeared opposite screen legend
Kirk Douglas in the movie Illusion, for which he also wrote the
screenplay. Most recently, he has played the recurring role
of Judge Grove on Major Crimes. He has a BA from Fordham at Lincoln
Center and an MA and Ph. D. from UCLA.
'. . . this novel delivers a completely original impression and
narration of the most familiar and greatest of all stories. From
the pup’s perspective one learns a new understanding of terms like
friendship and joy, but also of terror, ugliness, and betrayal.
Though the book is imbued with a subtle and appealing spirituality,
it doesn’t overwhelm. . . Children will love and be inspired by
Barley’s story, as will their parents and grandparents regardless
of religion, or no religion. Readers will smile, occasionally
laugh, and surely cry, but come away uplifted by this immensely
moving little book. Highly recommended.”
*Historical Novel Reviews*
'Travel with a scrappy little dog named Barley. . . and see the
world through his guileless eyes. Dog lovers will find Barley’s
story both heartwarming and nerve-wracking as his well-being
depends on the whims of humans. But like his various human masters,
Barley comes under the influence of the Kind Man, a teacher from
Galilee who brings a message of love and forgiveness as the
ultimate Master of all.'
*WORLD Magazine*
“Barley, the main character of this novel, is a sweet and loyal
companion who readers will love… it is a good story with a twist at
the end that readers may not see coming. It is worth the read for
anyone looking for a new take on the common life during the time of
Christ.”
*RT Book Reviews, 3 stars*
“Through the touching tale of a stray dog who witnesses the
ministry of Jesus, Marasco’s (Notes to an Actor; About Grief )
first novel offers an unusual perspective on Christianity’s
beginnings.”
*Library Journal, starred review*
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