Born Again Hen

"I just finished [the] book! I laughed. I cried, and I had my own epiphany! What a great reminder of the power that each of us has to make a difference in the world one act of kindness at a time. Thanks for letting me read it!"
Camille

A storm more fierce than any came to this small community making havoc where none was needed during one of the worst economic times of American history. This storm was just the beginning of a number of calamities besieging a poor farm belonging to a modest Bishop of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. One after the other a challenge of sorts had to be dealt with by the Bishop and his family. At the same time one of his remaining baby chicks so traumatized by the storm and additional threats to its survival it could not get accustomed to people or even the other animals on the farm with the exception of a cow which the chick uses for nothing else some sort of protection. In spite of a number of obstacles facing the family they find the time to help others and engage in healthy activities.
However as time went on the family increasingly became weary of one serious problem after another. The day finally came when the Bishop and one of his sons questioned the reasoning of heavenly father in all these calamities. The book attempts to answer the age old question asked around the world since the very thought of a higher power. How can there be a God, especially a benevolent God, when such things happen? How can there a God be, in a world full of adversity? The author answers the question much the same way the challenge came to the prophet Abram. Are we going to hold on to our faith in the face of adversity? We are given agency on this earth so the question turns to the strength of our will not the existence of the Lord. Are we going to hang in there?
Both the family and the chicken come to an understanding after experiencing the light found only in man's love for one another.

"This is a great read for a glimpse of history. Even more enjoyable because of the story of the family. Through their trials, triumphs and humorous experiences we not only examine their lives , but we examine our own.".
Maxine Davie
Retired teacher

"It was a delight to read "born again hen". The story will be especially appealing to younger folks who will relate to the characters their age. Parents can enjoy reading with their entire family. The story included humor, instruction, history, fun silliness, thrills and chills. Born Again Hen is a very touching and endearing story which flows so well for the reader."
Bonita De Fazio
School Clerical Administration