Disturbing content<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

The rough, hard world of a Boston slum is the backdrop of the story, and while the issues are handled fairly sensitively, there are some concepts or scenes that might be disturbing, among them the following:<\/p>\n

Several scenes of accident or violence, involving injury and blood. These scenes are not overplayed but might be disturbing to a sensitive child.<\/p>\n

Some of the effects of poverty are depicted in similar fashion.<\/p>\n

A dog is mistreated on two occasions but sustains no lasting injury.<\/p>\n

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   Language<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   Three words that have changed meaning (gay, promiscuous and queer) are used in their older senses.<\/p>\n

   \u201cDear knows\u201d and \u201cLa\u201d are used as a replacement for a careless use of God\u2019s name.<\/p>\n

   Several words\/phrases are used that would be considered racially inappropriate today, but do not really appear to be intended derogatively in the author\u2019s context.<\/p>\n

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      Alcohol and drug use (includes tobacco)<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Several instances of alcohol abuse and its negative consequences. One scene in a tavern when the hero goes to find another boy and persuade him to come home to his parents.<\/p>\n

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         Spiritual content<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

         This book is written from an Episcopal perspective, including some references to offices and orders of service in the Episcopal church. However, it does not push any strong doctrinal bias and would be very applicable to a wide range of Christian backgrounds.<\/p>\n

         The main character\u2014a homeless street waif\u2014struggles to overcome the lying, stealing and swearing of his past life. These sins, while mentioned, are not glorified or described in overmuch detail, and no actual swear words are recorded.<\/p>\n

         Anger and revenge form a sub-theme at points. They are never portrayed in a positive light, and the main character eventually learns to love his enemies.<\/p>\n

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            Family roles and behavior<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            A wayward teenage son is rebellious towards his parents and jealous of another boy. Some dysfunctional or partially dysfunctional families are portrayed, chiefly as the effects of grinding poverty and misfortune.<\/p>\n

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               Mature subject matter<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

               No issues.<\/p>\n

               Additional Notes<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n

               The version of the Bishop’s Shadow which we have reviewed was edited in the early 2000’s by Joyce Nolt. We cannot speak to the content and\/or language of any other edition.<\/p>\n

               The Bishop\u2019s Shadow\u2014A Story of God\u2019s Love and Redemption<\/strong><\/h5>\n

               Redemption is a concept that really excites me. My heart just throbs at the idea of reaching out in love and compassion and making a difference to the hurting, broken world around us.<\/p>\n

               I can\u2019t tell you how delighted I was to discover that The Bishop\u2019s Shadow<\/em>, a favourite childhood novel of mine, was also a story of love and redemption. A story of how one man\u2019s kind deeds and holy life can fire a wondrous series of changes and influences far beyond what he could accomplish on his own.<\/p>\n

               The way in which Theodore Bryan \u201cshadows\u201d the Bishop, and sheds light in a dark, loveless community are truly inspiring.<\/p>\n

               And they remind us that\u2014after all\u2014we can each do our little part to alleviate the suffering around us and be shadows ourselves\u2014of the Bishop and the of the One whom the Bishop served with his whole heart and life.<\/p>\n

               Looking for other worthwhile reading material? Take a peek at another of our vintage book reviews, Clean Your Boots, Sir?<\/em><\/p>\n

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