The Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke
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Book Reviews of The Other Wise Man
Book Review: The Other Wise Man
Summary: 4 Stars
The Other Wise Man is a great story. This version, shortened to tell to children, was the right length for my purpose. I read the story aloud at our family Christmas gathering and it touched everyone's heart, young and old. The tale describes a fourth wise man who is delayed because he helped people in need on his way to see the newborn King. He feels sadness that he failed to bring his gifts to the Christ child, but is assured in the end that God noticed his kindness to those he met. A great story, beautifully illustrated.
There was one flaw: the cover on this book was mounted backwards! I would not have wanted to use it as a gift for this reason, but it suited my purpose well and I sent it on to my grandson out of state who missed the family party.
I heartily recommend the book for children or adults. It gives an excellent parable of the way our response to others is actually a response to Christ.
Book Review: Not what I expected
Summary: 2 Stars
The dimensions of this publication are larger than I expected, and is more like a children's picture book than the small books I have purchased in the past for adults. Make sure you check the ISBN of the specific version you are looking for, because all of them are different. I could not give this one as an adult gift, so I still have it.Book Review: Not what it was described to be
Summary: 2 Stars
This is not the story that Henry Van Dyke wrote. It is a retelling of his story by another person. The description does not state this fact.Book Review: The Other Wise Man
Summary: 1 Stars
Let the buyer beware; this is a children's book, a retelling of story in short, childrens form.
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