Crusade of Tears (The Journey of Souls Series #1) [Paperback]

C.D. Baker (Author)

Book Description

This masterfully written novel will carry the reader in to 13th Century Christendom when 50,000 children, falsely inspired set out to reclaim Jerusalem only to fall victim to devasting hardship.

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From the Author

When I first discovered the historical event known as the Children's Crusade, I was heart-broken. Then as I considered the many questions such a tragedy raises regarding the nature of suffering and the goodness of God, I recognized an opportunity to explore. 

The story that emerged is based on 4 years of research and a great deal of personal soul-searching. It is the first in the trilogy known as the 'Journey of Souls Series,' and I hope you will be encouraged by it through you own hard times.

--Author

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Product Details

• Paperback: 550 pages
• Publisher: Cook Communications; New edition (June 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589190092
• ISBN-13: 978-1589190092
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #970,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

C.D. Baker's first novel, 'A Journey of Souls,' was released in 2000 and re-released in 2004 as 'Crusade of Tears'-- a Christee Award nominee. He has written six historical novels and two books of Christian reflections. He has a master's degree in divinity from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. Baker's meticulously researched work is described as authentic and vulnerable, with memorable characterization and thoughtful spirituality. His specialty is the discovery of the untold story.

Baker writes from his small farm in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he raises livestock with an interest in natural/organic methods and a passion for humane treatment.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable!, December 2, 2005

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I love to read! (Gilbert, Az.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crusade of Tears (The Journey of Souls Series #1) (Paperback)

I have now finished this and the second book in the series and can't wait to read the third. I had never heard of the Children's Crusade before and it is unbelievable what these people went through and their bondage to the church and their pennance. I highly recommend this series. I will never forget these people.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written, February 17, 2008

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R. wright (Brattleboro, VT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crusade of Tears (The Journey of Souls Series #1) (Paperback)

I haven't actually finished this book, but I am so impressed with how well it is written that I had to write a review. The author does a wonderful job of placing you right in the middle ages --it is clear he knows of what he writes with descriptions of clothes, and the way the characters speak. Yet all the medieval description is part of the action --it is not the author stopping the story to tell us how much he knows about the middle ages. For example, the clothes are described when one of the rich boys on the crusade is robbed of his fine clothes and must disrobe.
The characters are real and complex. Not sure right now who the "good guy" is as all the main characters sometimes do bad things. This is what makes them so real. Despite the length of the book, it is proving to be a fast read because once I start a chapter I want to finish it. So far I have not come to any boring passages. Usually I find myself skipping pages when the author goes on with long passages of descriptive language or plot exposition. This author keeps the action going and the reading brisk.
Can't wait to finish this so I can read the next books in the series. I am really surprised at how good this is!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crusade Of Tears, January 23, 2008

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Lynn "lynn" (IL.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crusade of Tears (The Journey of Souls Series #1) (Paperback)

I have just completed reading this book. It was given as a Christmas present and I really love the content. We know nothing of the suffering of the people of the dark ages other than what we can gleen from books such as this one. I highly recommend it to all ages as it shows us what we enjoy and have today because of what others have done before us.