Caleb's Lighthouse: A 3 Part Adventure of Courage, Hope and Undying Love

This is a beautiful poem tale of a fisherman who lives in a lighthouse and loves the sea. He marries a beautiful girl. It's the story about their faith and love for each other and how they are spiritually connected. The whole story is written in verse, and the entire pages (top to bottom and side-to-side) are filled with the paintings of the adventure of the sea around the rocky landscape. It's the story of faith and undying love and courage. The story is beautiful, but what really makes this book so special is the illustrations--it's really an art book to sit on your coffee table. The only thing I didn't think was quite right with the story is that the mother who is worried about her husband decides to get in a row boat to go find him when there is a bad storm and not only that, but she takes her little baby with her in the boat!! Later, the story says that the wife realized that she had made bad judgment, but I can't imagine any mother ever doing such a thing. Even so, the illustrations are what really make this book so beautiful, and it's still a good story about true love and courage and faith.

The sublime artwork of this book is what first attracted me, but the wonderful story is what I will hold in my heart. In verse, this amazing writer introduces us to Caleb, an an elderly lighthouse keeper, and then he begins to reflect upon his past. It is a story that warms the heart, and I wish that it would have been a novel! An absolutely moving tale that is perfect for young and old alike. I was pleased with the hard cover sleeve that will protect this special book for many years to come.

The broken heart of an elderly lighthouse keeper is made whole again in verse. What is most impressive about this book are the absolutely beautiful illustrations.