Lessons From a Sheepdog: A True Story of Transforming Love

I've just re-read this book after several years. It is mercifully short. I completed the last read in under 2 hours and I'm not a particularly fast reader. Whilst it may not sound like a particularly insightful book, at least for some, W. Phillip Keller, the author, draws some very important, insightful and encouraging illustrations from one story of a dog he rescued and trained to be his sheepdog. \\n\\nThese illustrations are quite profound and helpful as they are placed into a Christian context between an individual and God. There's a suprising number of parallels Keller presents yet none feel contrived or a 'stretch' but rather show, as far as any parallel can go, aspects of the Christian life. \\n\\nWhilst there isn't a plethora of Biblical references, there certainly are some, this book does well to invoke thought and rememberance of scriptural truths. \\n\\nI'm not sure of the reception by a non-christian as it seems quite centred around the Christian's relationship with the Lord. However perhaps someone who is interested in Christianity may benefit, particularly in regards to being set free from the bondage of sin. \\n\\nCertainly recommend this book as it is mercifully short and is quite insightful.

Simple and to the point, this little book tells the story of a sheep farmer and the lessons he learnt from the battered and abused dog he rescued and taught to love and trust again. The story might be simple but the comparisons between us as battered people and God as the ultimate shepherd, are profound. Great as a gift for friends, Christian or not.