
Ali's Dream
John S. Hatcher(Author)
Baha'i Publishing
Published on 1. March 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
310 pages
978-1-61851-068-6 (ISBN)
Description
Alis Dream is the story of Ali, an eleven-year-old boy living in Akka (present-day Israel) in 1912, whose life becomes a quest for the meaning of a mysterious dream. How this dream leads him to understand his Bahai heritage and his own spiritual destiny is the theme of the book. Author John S. Hatcher has woven scenes and fascinating details of the history of the Bahai Faithstories of heroism and heartrending dramadrawing from them universal truths about sacrifice, suffering, and the spiritual qualities required in growing up. Alis Dream will give readers a relatable and personal window into a fascinating piece of history as well as a coming-of-age story about what it means to grow up and find ones place within ones cultural heritage.
More details
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Sixth Grade to Eleventh Grade, Interest Age: From 11 to 16 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
508 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61851-068-6 (9781618510686)
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Person
John S. Hatcher holds a BA and MA in English Literature from Vanderbilt University and a PhD in English literature from the University of Georgia. He is a professor emeritus of English literature at the University of South Florida, Tampa. A widely published poet and distinguished lecturer, he has written numerous books on literature, philosophy, and Baha'i theology and scripture. He and his family live on a farm near Plant City, Florida.