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The Mourning Dove: A Story Of Love
A tender story of growing up and discovering the boundaries and defining moments of love.
Hardcover
Published
October 1st 1997
by St. Martin's Press
(first published 1996)
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The Mourning Dove is about Hannibal. He is a young boy, and his parents have died in a tragic car crash. Now Hannibal has come to live with his grandfather. This novel is about Hannibal's experiences dealing with the loss of his parents, but more importantly it is about the lessons his grandfather teaches him about love. The novel jumps between different refining experiences Hannibal goes through, as well as stories his grandfather tells him, all influencing Hannibal as he grows and learns.
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This book was a nice little story about a boy and his grandfather & their dealing with the boy's parent's death. I liked the relationships portrayed between the characters and the little experiences the boy had & learned from.
The author of this book is a very good writer and I enjoyed his style. But when it came to the end, I felt the story was wanting. It seemed to me that some of the things he wrote about were forgotten in the ending... they weren't tied back in or applied to the them...more
The author of this book is a very good writer and I enjoyed his style. But when it came to the end, I felt the story was wanting. It seemed to me that some of the things he wrote about were forgotten in the ending... they weren't tied back in or applied to the them...more
Hannibal and his Grandfather are united together through trial, after Hannibal's parents are killed. His grandfather teaches him, through many life changing experiences. Hannibal learns throughout the story about the importance of honesty, the sanctity of life, and how love endures forever.
I truly found this book life changing. It touched my heart. I absolutely loved the beauty of the story. Seeing Hannibal go through these experiences made me look at my own childhood, and I felt the story was...more
I truly found this book life changing. It touched my heart. I absolutely loved the beauty of the story. Seeing Hannibal go through these experiences made me look at my own childhood, and I felt the story was...more
I read this book when I was in my early teenage years and it really stood out to me. This story was absolutely one of my favorite books as a child. It shows unconditional love, patience, kindness, and hope. The relationship of a troubled grandson and his grandfather is heartwarming. I don't want to spoil the ending, but the last comments of the grandfather really helped tie the story together. I recommend this cute short book for anyone :)
This little tome had within it most all elements of what I dislike about "little tome's" like this.
1.) almost too cutesy for words,
2.) a nine year old child with a guilt ridden adult perspective,
3.) a bad man alomost too bad for words,
4.) a saintly grandpa with wise, sage pronouncements for every situation,
5.) contrived story to showplace ideas that were important to the author.
Sorry Larry
1.) almost too cutesy for words,
2.) a nine year old child with a guilt ridden adult perspective,
3.) a bad man alomost too bad for words,
4.) a saintly grandpa with wise, sage pronouncements for every situation,
5.) contrived story to showplace ideas that were important to the author.
Sorry Larry
Hannibal is a nine-year-old boy who lives with his grandpa, affectionately called "Pop," after both of his parents die. The book focuses on just the first year and a half when Hannibal starts living with Pop, but in those eighteen months he grows and learns some very important lessons that impact him.
This book may be short [only 84 pages], but it's precious and powerful. The bond and love between Pop and Hannibal is so sweet. You can't help feeling the same affection Hannibal feels for his grand...more
This book may be short [only 84 pages], but it's precious and powerful. The bond and love between Pop and Hannibal is so sweet. You can't help feeling the same affection Hannibal feels for his grand...more
Larry Barkdull is a contributing writer for Meridian Magazine that I really enjoy, so when Michele received his first novel as a gift, I decided to pick it up. It is a fast read, only 84 pages, and is worth reading. It has a good message and a suprise ending.
A delightful story about a 9 year old boy who lives with his grandfather after loosing his mother and father in an accident, and how the grandfather lovingly teaches the boy the most important lessons of life. Highly recommend.
I love the relationship of the grandson who had lost his parents, and the grandfather who loved and blessed the grandson's life. One of my very, very favorite books.
This is a very touching short read. I was able to read it in one sitting, which is a big thing for me. It is one of those feel good books that makes you cry a little.
Beautiful short story of a grandson learning lessons through his grandfather's stories. Teaching him love, forgiveness, and mercy. Quick but powerful read.
i really liked the ending to this. definite religious overtones, but still worth the time. and its pretty short, so it shouldnt take too long
a sweet little story. need to reread; about the story of two sons burning in the barn and a grandfather passing that message on to his son.
I loved this book! It's short, it's a quick read and has such a wonderful message. Don't pass up a chance to read this.
This book of hope, love and change. It allows the read to do some introspection. A good read.
sweet short book about a boy growing up. quick read and simple. no deep message for me.
It's very moving and is well worth the read-- it helps you explore yourself.
a good story of love, fear, challenge, and overcoming through persistence.
Kudos to the life-changing lessons and the thought-provoking stories told in the story, point down to the storyline.
Nice, easy read. Definitely worth reading!
a really good fast, easy read!
Very cute and moving story.
Cute story
I really liked this book. The life lessons this boy learns are so sweet. The book is short and its a fun quick read. I think this would be a book I would like to read with my kids when they are a little bit older. It deals with growing up issues like what it feels like to lie, steal, standing up to friends who aren't doing what's right, listening to your parents, losing a loved one. Great book!
Poignant, well-written, touching. A sweet little book.
I wish I could do 1/2 stars:). I'd do 3 1/2 stars if I could. It was good, very short (84) and full of life's great lessons. I just like knowing more about characters, so a longer story to me would have been awesome! But inspiring none-the-less.
Morally uplifting without being overly sentimental. This humble story astonished me with its simple wisdom. I was engaged from the beginning, surprised at how quickly it was over, and amazed at how much it held. Well done.
One of those inspiration reads that surprises you. Simple story that catches you off guard. Teaches about forgiveness and redemption. Really enjoyed years ago and found it again this year. Glad I did.
This is one of my favorite books on the Attonement and understanding one meaning to the parable the podigal son. This book is hard to find but if any of you want a copy to barrow, I am happy to share.
The book is as simple and easy to read as any. Yet, the more I ponder it, the deeper and more tender my thoughts. This is truly a treasure for virtually all ages.
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I am a longtime publisher and writer of books, music, art and magazines. My most recent books are Priesthood Power–Blessing the Sick and the Afflicted and Rescuing Wayward Children. I have just completed a major 5-book doctrinal series called The Three Pillars of Zion, which was announced August 2009. I have created two Facebook groups called, “Rescuing Wayward Children” and “Three Pillars of Zion...more
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