{"id":4377,"date":"2020-10-05T05:59:22","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T09:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sawpublishing.com\/?p=4377"},"modified":"2020-10-02T10:29:39","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T14:29:39","slug":"the-bishops-shadow-book-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sawpublishing.com\/the-bishops-shadow-book-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bishop\u2019s Shadow\u2014Book Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AreI have heard it said that a truly great book is one that both adults and children will enjoy. Allowing for the fact that there are some topics which have a level of age-appropriateness to their impact and value, I think this statement holds a lot of truth. When a book that is beloved by children is still appreciated by adults, it is fair to say it is a truly great book.<\/p>\n

And I don\u2019t know about you, but I always find it delightful when a beloved childhood book proves just as satisfying and worthwhile read over again as an adult.<\/p>\n

The Bishop\u2019s Shadow <\/em>was an enjoyable surprise in this respect.<\/p>\n

I had loved it as a child, and believed it a worthwhile children\u2019s book, but what I didn\u2019t realize was how applicable, beautiful and touching its lessons and truths would appear to older eyes.<\/p>\n

Theodore (Tode) Bryan\u2019s instinctive and devoted love of \u201cthe Bishop\u201d (real life Episcopalian minister, Phillips Brooks) and his desire to follow in his hero\u2019s worthy steps, rang a chord with me that it had not really touched when I was a child. And the way in which the lonely but grateful street boy responds by spreading sunshine around him struck me as a beautiful lesson I could definitely use today.<\/p>\n

I remembered it as a pleasing story of a Victorian waif who \u201crose.\u201d What I hadn\u2019t remembered, was that he did more than rise\u2014he reached out and lifted others, too.<\/p>\n

And after all, isn\u2019t that what we\u2019re all called to do? To live as shadows\u2014not just of holy men and women who have gone before us\u2014but of Him of whom all goodness is but a faint reflection, a feeble shadow, deepening and brightening as we draw nearer to His presence.<\/p>\n

\"AreBook Details<\/strong><\/h5>\n
    \n
  1. Title: The Bishop\u2019s Shadow<\/li>\n
  2. Author: I. T. Thurston (ed. Joyce Nolt)<\/li>\n
  3. Publisher: Joyce Nolt<\/li>\n
  4. Genre: Victorian children\u2019s fiction<\/li>\n
  5. Number of Pages: 192<\/li>\n
  6. Theme: Redemption and love<\/li>\n
  7. Age Range: 12-15<\/li>\n
  8. Source: Gospel Publishers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A rough, ragged street boy in a large Victorian metropolis, Tode Bryan has never really had a chance. And until he met Nan and Little Brother, he didn\u2019t really want one, either. But slowly, the crack in his heart, opened by his affection for an innocent baby, widens to admit a deeper, more profound love and reverence. Tode\u2019s admiration of \u201cthe Bishop\u201d leads him on an adventure he would never have anticipated, an adventure that completely changes his life\u2014and the lives of those around him.<\/p>\n

    The Bishop\u2019s Shadow <\/em>is a heart-warming and sometimes heart-rending tale of a lonely street waif and the man who first opens his heart to the love of Christ. A beautiful story for both adults and children, the book reminds us all that the Christ-life is more than acknowledging our sins. It takes commitment, love and patience\u2014and a willingness to be His \u201cshadow\u201d in reaching out to the hurt and broken around us.<\/p>\n

    SAW Rating System<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    We have recently altered our reviewing system using the model of our poetry grading worksheet. For an explanation of the new system, see our introductory post<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Total Score\u201479\/100<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n
    Great Qualities\u201437\/50<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n

    Plot development\u20148\/10<\/p>\n

    Character development\u20146\/10<\/p>\n

    Command of language\u20147\/10<\/p>\n

    Impact of the book\u20149\/10<\/p>\n

    Originality\u20147\/10<\/p>\n

    Good Qualities\u201442\/50<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n

    Innocence regarding evil\u20147\/10<\/p>\n

    Active promotion of good\u20149\/10<\/p>\n

    Level of spiritual challenge\u20149\/10<\/p>\n

    Healthy view of life\u20147\/10<\/p>\n

    Honouring God\u201410\/10<\/p>\n

    Items of Note<\/strong><\/h5>\n
      \n
    1. \n
      Romance and morality<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      No issues<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. \n
        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

          \n
        1. \n
          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

            \n
          1. \n
            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

              \n
            1. \n
              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

                \n
              1. \n
                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

                  \n
                1. \n
                  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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