Book Review

The book, The Bronze Bow, is a great read. I was assigned to read it last year and loved it! I was not too excited to read it at first glance, but sticking with it proved to be a great decision. The summary from Amazon.com describes the book very well:
“He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. –from the Song of David (2 Samuel 22:35)
The Bronze Bow, written by Elizabeth George Speare (author of The Witch of Blackbird Pond) won the Newbery Medal in 1962. This gripping, action-packed novel tells the story of eighteen-year-old Daniel bar Jamin—a fierce, hotheaded young man bent on revenging his father’s death by forcing the Romans from his land of Israel. Daniel’s palpable hatred for Romans wanes only when he starts to hear the gentle lessons of the traveling carpenter, Jesus of Nazareth. A fast-paced, suspenseful, vividly wrought tale of friendship, loyalty, the idea of home, community . . . and ultimately, as Jesus says to Daniel on page 224: “Can’t you see, Daniel, it is hate that is the enemy? Not men. Hate does not die with killing. It only springs up a hundredfold. The only thing stronger than hate is love.” A powerful, relevant read in turbulent times.”

For those who love an easy-to-read historical-fiction story this book is for you. It combines the life of Jesus and the history of that era with an interesting storyline that has you invested in the lives of the characters the entire book. I would highly recommend  that The Bronze Bow be added to your “fun book” reading list!
 Written by Kathryn