The Hawk and the Dove [Paperback]

Penelope Wilcock (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (February 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891076026
• ISBN-13: 978-0891076025
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,156,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My aim in writing is to make goodness attractive. I love simple human kindness and gentleness, and I am moved by human vulnerability. I am fascinated by the power that is within our grasp to lift one another up, to heal and strengthen and encourage each other - our power to bless.
In the novels I write, I think of the reader sitting down to enjoy a book, the door of their imagination open wide to allow the story in to influence and shape their spirit. I accept the responsibility that confers as a great privilege, and it is my intention that when you put down any book of mine at the end of reading it, you will feel hopeful, peaceful and comforted, more ready to look on your fellow human beings with compassion and see their point of view.
I live in the English town on Hastings, on East Sussex's south coast. I write a blog called Kindred of the Quiet Way.
I would like to encourage you who are reading this to take the trouble to review on Amazon the books you read - as a reader I find customer reviews immensely helpful in making up my mind whether to purchase a book, and as a writer I find readers' reviews so valuable as feedback and food for thought.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational look into what love was meant to be, March 28, 1999

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This review is from: The Hawk and the Dove (Paperback)

This first book in Wilcock's stirring trilogy starts a little slow, but draws the reader into the world of relationships between the head Abbot and the other monks and brothers so well that you will grieve over Father Peregrine's losses, repent over his sins that mirror your own, and rejoice with his successes as he, through Christ, touches the lives of others for good.

The transformation of this man, Father Peregrine, from a steely, articulate, impressive leader into a humbled, cripled, loving mentor will challenge you to examine your own life and how you affect the people around you.

This book will probably be most appreciated by readers at least over twenty, maybe even thirty, who have lived long enough to see some of their own weaknesses in Father Peregrine, and can be inspired to change for the better. Very moving and inspirational.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wise and Warm Tales, August 26, 2000

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Bronwen Campbell (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hawk and the Dove (Paperback)

Tells the tales and trials of a collection of monks who are just adorable! The stories are honest, humble as well as painful. I laughed at the characters who were ridiculous, unreasonable or senile, and trickled some tears for those wounded. Every corner of my being was warmed by the healing encounters the main characters received. In a sacred moments they were treasured by a brother who embraced them with a mother's heart. The creative wisdom and powerful love of Peregrine inspired me (reminded me of the one who inspired him). I'll savor these characters and devour the next two parts to the series. Scrumptious read!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars favorite book, January 1, 2010

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M. Parsons "larryswife" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hawk and the Dove (Paperback)

My daughter and I have read this book every summer for the last 6 or 7 years.
These stories truly picture how God wounds us/uses our wounds to teach us about His sufficiency and to help others heal.
This is a very favorite book which I share with anyone who can read!! I've bought probably 3 dozen over the years.
Can't recommend this highly enough.