The Road Goes Ever On: A Christian Journey Through the Lord of the Rings by A.K. Frailey
Award: Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval
Imprimatur, Bishop Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois
Tolkien's
story, The Lord of the Rings, touches the soul in a profound way. Why
is that? What makes the heroes so attractive? Can we ever be like them?
The power to be strong and valiant is not limited to Middle-Earth. We
have been given the same tools and gifts that they offered if we but
recognize them. The rings of power in our society tempt us and our
children as well. We would be wise if we awakened to that which tries
our souls. Take a look at this classic from a Christian perspective, and
you might bring Middle-Earth a little bit closer to home.
"Ann
gives us a glimpse into the Christian ethos that was fundamental to
Tolkien's life and work. Do yourself and your children a favor. Buy,
read and soak in this book."
John LaBriola,
author of Onward Catholic Solider
"In The Road Goes Ever On, A.K.
Frailey's quest for meaning in Tolkien's story, The Lord of the Rings,
is a quest for both the meaning in the lives of the various characters
of his work and the meaning of our own lives as we face numerous 'rings
of power' that pull at us through life. Frailey reminds us that
"everything we do has meaning, the Lord tends to be surprising, and He
can offer us a wide variety of ways to pick up our crosses." The author
uses the virtues and vices of Tolkien's creations to remind us that
those same virtues and vices are present in modern days. The Road Goes
Ever On challenges us to consider whether we are willing to throw the
secular ring of power away if we find that it is drawing us away from
life's true and good meaning. Are we strong enough to be like Frodo and
embrace the ability to see the truth in a situation?"
Joan L. Kelly,
author of Inspirational Adventure Stories
Author's website:www.akfrailey.com
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