{"product_id":"the-dog-who-was-there-paperback","title":"The Dog Who Was There - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRon Marasco\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevisit the story of Jesus through the eyes of man's best friend--a special dog named Barley.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo one expected Barley to have an encounter with the Messiah. He was homeless, hungry, and struggling to survive in first century Jerusalem. Most surprisingly, he was a dog. But through Barley's eyes, the story of a teacher from Galilee comes alive in a way we've never experienced before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarley's story begins in the home of a compassionate woodcarving family who finds Barley as an abandoned, nearly-drowned pup. Tales of a special teacher from Galilee are reaching their tiny village, but when life suddenly changes again for Barley, he carries the lessons of forgiveness and love out of the woodcarver's home and through the dangerous roads of Roman-occupied Judea. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the outskirts of Jerusalem, Barley meets a homeless man and petty criminal named Samid. Together, Barley and his unlikely new master experience fresh struggles and new revelations. Soon Barley is swept up into the current of history, culminating in an unforgettable encounter with the truest master of all as he bears witness to the greatest story ever told. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An incredibly inspiring and beautiful tale of a blessed journey of lessons learned as told through the voice of one man's (and humanity's) best friend, a loving dog named Barley. Ron Marasco transports both heart and mind heralding understanding and acceptance while weaving rich religious history within the pages of this unique adventure.\" --Kristen Chenoweth, Tony and Emmy award-winning actress \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you need a spirit-lift, a book of hope, a read that will urge you to believe that hope is worth the risk, you are holding the right book. Do yourself a favor--read and enjoy!\" --Max Lucado, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eHow Happiness Happens \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eAnxious for Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Some of the greatest life lessons about courage, loyalty, trust, and patience . . . I've learned from my dog. Read \u003cem\u003eThe Dog Who Was There\u003c\/em\u003e and learn an amazing lesson about faith.\" --Andy Andrews, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Noticer\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Traveler's Gift\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Dog Who Was There\u003c\/em\u003e is a page-turning read that stops and opens the heart. Revealing profound truth with compelling grace, Ron Marasco offers a singular vision of the greatest story ever told.\" --Beth Henley, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of \u003cem\u003eCrimes of the Heart\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Jacksonian\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Dog Who Was There\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful, engaging book that adds a completely new perspective to the Passion story. Ron Marasco has created a character in Barley who will entertain and inspire readers. The retelling of Christ's ministry through the human characters connects the reader in a unique was to the Gospel message, but it is Barley who will charm people of all ages.\" --Kevin Baxter, EdD, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Los Angeles \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eInspirational standalone novel with biblical elements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBook length: 52,000 words. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes discussion questions for book clubs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 31, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47452081717426,"sku":"9780718083922","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/706cb9e2ff19ab21904b4a90396b3477.webp?v=1778807859","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-dog-who-was-there-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}