Who among us would not want to be an agent for depth and goodness in a world where everyone is wrapped up in the busyness of their own agenda?  Allen Levi introduces us to just such an individual in his first novel, Theo of Golden.  Here are a smattering of quotes from this transformative text:

“There is no virtue in advertising one’s sadness. But there is no wisdom in denying it either. And there is the beautiful possibility that great love can grow out of sadness if it is well-tended. Sadness can make us bitter or wise. We get to choose.”

“And I learned something from Mr. Theo. God gave us faces so we can see each other better. I used to not look at people's faces so much. But I'm learning”

“Theo shook his head. “No, my dear. Sadness might be many things, but it is rarely stupid. The good sadness, I think, is always trying to tell us something very important.”

“Nothing is what it’s supposed to be if love is not at the core.”

“...what one loves, one learns about.”

“Theo could have come to us with great fanfare. He could have flaunted his importance and impressed us with his great wealth and long list of accomplishments. Instead, he came with anonymous handwritten letters and no last name. Instead, he came, as did His Lord, not to be served but to serve.”

Are you ready to meander the streets of Golden with Theo  and meet the curmudgeon bookseller, the homeless woman and her noble invention, along with the other recipients of pencil portraits created by  the amazing artist, Asher, purchased and gifted by Theo? Join us, won’t you. You will be blessed indeed!