Daniel J. Carlson

Ok, I'll say right up front that a friend wrote this book, so I can't write an impartial review. I enjoyed the book very much, but my interest in what the author had to say was surely influenced by the fact that he and his wife are friends of mine. It's hard to place myself in the shoes of a stranger and know how the book would be received by other people.

This book could be called a memoir, perhaps, but maybe it's more of a reflection. The author has recalled his father's life, various events and details from it, and has reflected upon the significance of his father's life on the lives of family and community members. It's an eloquent testimony about how an "ordinary" life, the life of a husband, father, hospital orderly, and community member, can benefit a great many people. It's about placing more value on kindness than on cash; on mentoring rather than material wealth; on compassion rather than possessions. The author is a pastor, so it's written from a Christian perspective.… (mehr)