Journal Entry 1 by geishabird from Toronto, Ontario Canada on Sunday, November 12, 2006

On a beautiful and remote Mediterranean island just before the Reformation a strange drama is about to unfold. It begins with the discovery of a feral child, raised by wolves and captured by mountain shephers. Shortly after, a mysterious princely stranger is found washed up on the beach by local fishermen. What incrutable destiny has brought these two very visitors to their peaceful island? Is it a saintly Cardinal Severo wants to find out. Palinor, as the castaway calls himself, is a likable but staunch atheist, which on this island is a crime punishable by death. The wolf-girl, dubbed Amara, has never heard the word "God." Enlisting the aid of the island's master theologian, Severo sets up a debate intended to save Palinor's soul - and his life. At the same time he sends Amara to a remote convent where a devoted young nun will teach her to speak but be forbidden to mention the name of God. It is Severo's hope to prove to both these wayward souls - and to himself - that man is born with the knowledge of angels.

A touching and troubling book that does a lot to demonstrate the deepest cruelties and unspoken fears of the human race, as well as the power of reason and compassion. I will remember Palinor for a long time; his suffering is the suffering of humanity at the hands of ignorance and fear. A solemn lesson for us all. 

Journal Entry 2 by geishabird from Toronto, Ontario Canada on Tuesday, December 26, 2006

This was mailed to cats-eye at the beginning of December as part of her Boxing Day Exchange package...so far it hasn't arrived, but I really hope it does soon... 

Journal Entry 3 by cats-eye from Bishop Auckland, County Durham United Kingdom on Sunday, January 21, 2007

Yay! I received my lovely package at the beginning of the week along with a bursting-at-the-seams MBag, so I'm just getting caught up with the journaling now :o) Thank you so very much for the fabulous Boxing Day surprises, Geishabird - I loved everything! This wishlist book looks fantastic, so I'm looking forward to the day when I can sit back and enjoy it. Thank you!!!