Alan Maki

This book was written by Alan Maki. Mr. Maki was once an English teacher at my junior high school and he is now a Pastor. I first learned about this book after buying a movie starring Mr. Maki called Sidewalk Singer. My interest was peaked and so I sought out all books and media connected with him.
The book itself was a short one--I was able to read it in just one day. It was powerful, although short, and left me wanting to read more written by this man. Although labeled fiction, the characters in the book have true-to-life names and I wonder how much of the book is actually based on truth.
A young Alan finds out that his grandpa is dying and travels to meet him. While there, Alan learns to love his grandpa and comes to know him not only through personal interaction, but through a series of stories that were written by his grandpa. Each story corresponds to an object and after reading the 8 stories, Alan is to choose his gift.
The story is well written and I cried many times while reading it.
The book has earned its spot in my permanent collection.
Bravo, Mr. Maki! I'm so proud of you and proud that you are leading others to Christ.… (mais)