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La escalera de Jacob
Una tarde, al volver del trabajo, el humilde y sabio Jacob encuentra a un muchacho desconocido en la puerta de su casa. Jonás, un chico huérfano, ha sido enviado por un viejo amigo de Jacob para que éste lo eduque, lo instruya y le dé amor. Ahora, por primera vez, el amable poeta tiene el privilegio de la paternidad. Mientras el hombre y el chico intentan comprenderse, Jacob responde a preguntas profundas sobre la paternidad y la intimidad, el amor y la pérdida, el hacerse mayor y la juventud de espíritu. Y cuando Jacob habla, nosotros escuchamos...
- GenresSpirituality
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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December 28, 2024
This series is now available electronically. They are amazing reads. Among my all time favourites!
This is a great final novel in the Jacob the Baker trilogy. Preceded by Jacob the Baker and Jacob's Journey, Jacob is back in his hometown. Jacob has received an unexpected gift and responsibility. Ezra, from the council of sages, has sent his orphaned grandson, Johan, to learn wisdom from Jacob.
This is a new phase of life for Jacob, who was always content in the silences of his single life. Now there are the noises and disturbances of a young boy. Yet the boy does not come alone. The local schoolteacher comes to visit Jacob, and wants Jonah to go to school. Thus Ruth becomes friend to both Jacob and Jonah.
This is a great book in the tradition of the Jewish sages. Mr. benShea writes with a skill, power and conviction that will touch your heart.
Read the review and with links to other reviews of books by the author on my blog Book Reviews and More. And also an author profile and interview with Noah benShea.
This is a great final novel in the Jacob the Baker trilogy. Preceded by Jacob the Baker and Jacob's Journey, Jacob is back in his hometown. Jacob has received an unexpected gift and responsibility. Ezra, from the council of sages, has sent his orphaned grandson, Johan, to learn wisdom from Jacob.
This is a new phase of life for Jacob, who was always content in the silences of his single life. Now there are the noises and disturbances of a young boy. Yet the boy does not come alone. The local schoolteacher comes to visit Jacob, and wants Jonah to go to school. Thus Ruth becomes friend to both Jacob and Jonah.
This is a great book in the tradition of the Jewish sages. Mr. benShea writes with a skill, power and conviction that will touch your heart.
Read the review and with links to other reviews of books by the author on my blog Book Reviews and More. And also an author profile and interview with Noah benShea.
November 7, 2023
I finally had an opportunity to read never been she is Jacob's L: Wisdom for the Hearts Ascent... A wonderful exploration of the relationship between an elder and a future community leader. As a person who serves at Florida Atlantic University as a mentor of business students I believe this will end up being an invaluable book in my library. Filled with charm, wit, chutzpah and wisdom I read the entire thing in one sitting to get the whole sweep of it, but will surely go back and read a little each day to allow those seeds to find their home in the soil of my heart.
February 28, 2018
Loved the series
I found this series of Jacob hard to put down. The short chapters gives the reader the opportunity to pause for reflection. I will probably re-read parts if not the whole series again in the future.
I found this series of Jacob hard to put down. The short chapters gives the reader the opportunity to pause for reflection. I will probably re-read parts if not the whole series again in the future.
May 10, 2019
Fantastic book which truly does give the best advice. Great to read over the weekend, leisurely pace, perhaps at the beach.
January 26, 2021
A worthy sequel.
February 24, 2021
A worthy sequel.
April 29, 2013
This is a great final novel in the Jacob the Baker trilogy. Preceded by Jacob the Baker and Jacob's Journey, Jacob is back in his hometown. Jacob has received an unexpected gift and responsibility. Ezra, from the council of sages, has sent his orphaned grandson, Johan, to learn wisdom from Jacob.
This is a new phase of life for Jacob, who was always content in the silences of his single life. Now there are the noises and disturbances of a young boy. Yet the boy does not come alone. The local schoolteacher comes to visit Jacob, and wants Jonah to go to school. Thus Ruth becomes friend to both Jacob and Jonah.
This is a great book in the tradition of the Jewish sages. Mr. benShea writes with a skill, power and conviction that will touch your heart.
Read the review and with links to other reviews of books by the author on my blog Book Reviews and More. And also an author profile and interview with Noah benShea.
This is a new phase of life for Jacob, who was always content in the silences of his single life. Now there are the noises and disturbances of a young boy. Yet the boy does not come alone. The local schoolteacher comes to visit Jacob, and wants Jonah to go to school. Thus Ruth becomes friend to both Jacob and Jonah.
This is a great book in the tradition of the Jewish sages. Mr. benShea writes with a skill, power and conviction that will touch your heart.
Read the review and with links to other reviews of books by the author on my blog Book Reviews and More. And also an author profile and interview with Noah benShea.
January 2, 2023
This is a great final novel in the Jacob the Baker trilogy. Preceded by Jacob the Baker and Jacob's Journey, Jacob is back in his hometown. Jacob has received an unexpected gift and responsibility. Ezra, from the council of sages, has sent his orphaned grandson, Johan, to learn wisdom from Jacob.
This is a new phase of life for Jacob, who was always content in the silences of his single life. Now there are the noises and disturbances of a young boy. Yet the boy does not come alone. The local schoolteacher comes to visit Jacob, and wants Jonah to go to school. Thus Ruth becomes friend to both Jacob and Jonah.
This is a great book in the tradition of the Jewish sages. Mr. benShea writes with a skill, power and conviction that will touch your heart.
Read the review and with links to other reviews of books by the author on my blog Book Reviews and More. And also an author profile and interview with Noah benShea.
This is a new phase of life for Jacob, who was always content in the silences of his single life. Now there are the noises and disturbances of a young boy. Yet the boy does not come alone. The local schoolteacher comes to visit Jacob, and wants Jonah to go to school. Thus Ruth becomes friend to both Jacob and Jonah.
This is a great book in the tradition of the Jewish sages. Mr. benShea writes with a skill, power and conviction that will touch your heart.
Read the review and with links to other reviews of books by the author on my blog Book Reviews and More. And also an author profile and interview with Noah benShea.
August 12, 2013
Want to take a dive into a pool full of wisdom other than the book of Proverbs? This is the book to invest your time in. This is also one of the few books that I would reread because the points are so profound.
July 19, 2008
Short & sweet!
February 25, 2013
Jacob teachs his wisdom in thought provoking short stories.
August 27, 2013
A very gentle book with seemingly simple stories that show great wisdom and insight.
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