The Raven Who Spoke With God (Paperback)

~ Christopher Foster (Author) "The nest had been built years before in a tall fir, and like the tree that was its support and friend, it had withstood the..." (more)
Key Phrases: other ravens, young ravens, Great Spirit

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A fun book that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages." -- Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi

"Christopher Foster has paid a wonderful tribute to our feathered friends." -- Angeles Arrien, author, The Four-Fold Way

"It reminded me of a Jonathan Livingston Seagull in the Rockies." -- Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews

"It soars... (this is) no ordinary bird, and no ordinary book." -- The Sunday Oklahoman

A magical fable that illuminates many truths yet never preaches. Gentle, touching, and a perfect vehicle for deep conversation. -- Communaissance magazine

An incredible story so full of adventure and emotion that you cannot finish it without a gasp of joy. -- Kathryn Lanier, Innerchange magazine

How I loved soaring through the air with Joshua, feeling his pain, his hunger, his torture, his triumph. -- Tami De Palma, Marketability

That's the blessing of this book... we find a mirror for our own life. I enjoyed it and recommend it. -- Marie T. Russell, Inner Self Magazine

The book helps to bring a little peace in a difficult time -- Margaret Wallace, former Education Director, Denver Botanical Garden

The writing is lyrical and the story is inspirational and uplifting." -- Green Bay Press-Gazette

Product Description

The Raven Who Spoke With God is the inspiring, heartwarming story of a young raven who believes there is more to life than eating and playing, but faces obstacles at every turn as he seeks to understand and realize his life's true purpose. The book is also an invitation to step outside our busy world and experience the serenity of Now--the simple joy of Being.

When he sees his family and friends killed in a massacre, Joshua is overcome with despair. However, as we follow his adventures in this inspiring fable, we realize that the answer to our difficulties is never far away, but is found in the quietness of our own heart.

Christopher Foster paints a vivid portrait of a hero's journey as step by step a sensitive, vulnerable, but determined raven follows his destiny and becomes a friend and ally to humankind.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Singing Spirit Books (September 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971179603
• ISBN-13: 978-0971179608
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,800,386 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this book, I almost did, December 22, 2003

By	Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

A book written on an adolescent level, but appropriate for all ages, this is the story of a raven named Joshua who has a special purpose in life. After witnessing his family killed by malicious children he becomes afraid of people. Unfortunately, as it turns out his purpose has something to do with people and this fear almost keeps him from following through on his calling. This is a tale of overcoming fear, of reaching for your goals despite obstacles, of finding where you belong, of healing your life. "The Raven Who Spoke With God" is a lighthearted and fun read that also teaches very important moral and life skills.

When the author contacted me about possibly reviewing this book I ignored his e-mail. He sent a second request a few days later and I read the synopsis but still decided that it did not interest me and did not respond. Finally he sent a copy anyway. I could not be happier that he did. Many people try to write symbolic short stories that teach deeper lessons much like an elongated parable. Most fall sadly short of that goal; Christopher Foster does not. "The Raven Who Spoke with God" is a highly recommended read and it would have been my loss if I had missed it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superbly written inspirational novel, August 4, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The Raven Who Spoke With God is a superbly written inspirational novel by Christopher Foster about a journey to hope and healing, and a look at nature through the eyes of a creature who is part of it. When a young raven loses his friends and family to a massacre, he is at first consumed with despair; his subsequent journey and adventures form a parable in this highly engaging narrative. The Raven Who Spoke With God is highly recommended reading, especially for those who prefer their fiction to showcase a deftly presented and spiritually uplifting message. Also highly recommended is Christopher Foster's previous novel, Winds Across The Sky.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Is life's true purpose really discovered here? I don't think so!, May 5, 2007

By	Peter Crichton - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I too believe that there is more to life than just eating and playing. I believe we each have a purpose in life and it is our responsibility to discover it. I was hoping that this book may give me some ideas about how to discover more deeply my purpose in life. Unfortunately, it wasn't much help. I don't think Joshua the raven genuinely discovered his true purpose in life at the end of the story. I don't believe that God speaks to our minds with such specificity and clarity as he does to Joshua the raven in this book. To me, this is a children's book. I wouldn't encourage my children to read it, however, because I believe the messages it gives about how God communicates with us are misleading and may confuse and distress young people seeking purpose in their lives. Some good advice that the book offers is to take time to relax and experience the serenity of Now - the simple joy of Being.