This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Yvonne Akinyi for Readers' Favorite
The Words of My Father by Mark Tedesco is an interpretation of the Lord's Prayer, told as a father-son bedtime activity. Joseph is not sleepy, but his father Giuseppe tells him that it's time to go to bed. Wondering why he has to go to bed while not tired, Joseph devises a plan to stay up a while longer by asking his father questions about the meaning of the prayer they say before bedtime. Giuseppe sensed that his son wanted to avoid going to bed, so he also devised a tactic. He would help Joseph understand the meaning of the prayer by explaining the meaning of one phrase from that prayer each night. Joseph is happy with this arrangement. Giuseppe starts his interpretation of the meaning behind the phrases that make up the Lord's Prayer.
Mark Tedesco gives fresh insights into the Lord's Prayer by outlining the meaning of the phrases, making this story a reflection of the weight of the words used in the prayer. The explanations for the phrases are given with examples to clarify their meaning. I found the story behind the phrase 'give us this day our daily bread' compelling, as Tedesco outlines why we do not ask for weekly or monthly bread. The explanation behind 'your will be done' is also very thoughtful and insightful, which made me realize the importance of this phrase. Even more important is how one can link each phrase with meaning and impact on our lives. The Words of My Father is an insightful addition to anyone wanting to know the deeper meaning of the Lord's Prayer.
