Prodigal (by Paul O'Rear)

(Amazon UK link)

I had never heard of Paul O’Rear. However, from time to time I browse the ‘free’ section of the Kindle store, and pick up a selection of Christian books on special offer. Paul O’Rear is apparently a prolific blogger as well as having written some e-books. He evidently has a good sense of humour too.

This book, just called ‘Prodigal’, basically looks at the well-known biblical parable of the Prodigal Son. It does so from three distinct viewpoints: the father, the son, and the elder brother. It’s not a new device, and I can’t say I learned anything that I had not heard or read before. But I thought it was nicely put together, and very well written.

It’s a surprisingly short book - apparently 29 pages in all. So I easily read it in just one sitting. It's very readable, and, as a freebie I’m glad to have read it. I would have been felt rather cheated, however, if I had paid for this since it’s really a booklet rather than a full book.

It's only available in Kindle form, as far as I know. If you can find it free, as I did, I would recommend it.