The Gift of Acabar

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Summary: The Gift of Acabar
Review: As a sophomore English teacher, I decided to use this simple, yet inspiring book right before the Christmas break because of the star's subtle announcement to Tulo that it had been the same star to stand watch over the stable on Christmas night. We started by reading the first chapter together and then groups took the other chapters, drew overhead transparency pictures of what was happening in their chapters, and told the story to each other. When we got to the chapter entitled "Credenda," I had them stop and write their own "credenda," or words of wisdom. We then published a class set and went on to finish the story. The kids loved the book and it taught them some very important values, as well as helping them to express and internalize their own.

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Summary: a one-sitting book!!!
Review: I was given this book to read during the first years of my high school life, and boy did this book make an impact on me! It's a tale about a boy struggling in the world of selfish men and chances upon a star, Acabar, which changes the course of his life and his town, with the mysterious gift "Credenda". As the story progresses we see the true colors of men and the shining colors of what is called "true selflessness". This book has reinforced my beliefs that goodness exists in this world despite overwhelming darkness. I read it in one sitting...and I believe you can too!

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Summary: A must read for people without faith
Review: The Gift of Acabar Og Mandino and Buddy Kaye Reaching for the Skies In a world where only money matters, Og Mandino and Buddy Kaye's "The Gift Acabar" presents a wealthy insight on what kind of stuff life should be made. In a simple story of a boy's struggle to keep his dreams from being destroyed by life's adversity, the authors provide the "Credenda" that sums up life's significance. The use of supernatural element, in the form of a miracle, brought a change in the character's personality. It somehow provides a deeper meaning of the events that took place in his life. In such a young age, the Lapp boy Tulo is faced with great responsibilities. He already lost his parents, who were very close to him. The situation became more challenging when a terrible storm came and he was the one providing a living for his younger sister, Joana. Moreover, the sun leaving Kalvala for over two months ever year makes daily economic living difficult. So goes Tulo's struggle with life. With the star of right beside him to give him hope and guidance, he was able to face the obstacles in his life and touch the lives of the people in their small village. The setting contributes to the purpose of the story - to provide a challenge which would improve a man's character and make him a stronger individual. Tulo underwent the process, got hurt, felt bad, and eventually recovered. The harsh environment also makes an atmosphere where one could feel the misery and unhappiness that affects the story. The coming of the Star Acabar and Star of Lirra literally and symbolically gave light to the people. As an inspirational work, "The Gift of Acabar" teaches the readers that to struggle is the only certain way for anyone to achieve his full potential and that adversity is not a curse, it is a blessing. It 's a good book that will tell the readers that there's always light in darkness. But it would have been better if the writers thought of another way in fixing the conflict. Miracles as performed in the Bible serve to make the people believe in God, not to solve life's difficulties. Inspirational stories make a stronger impact when the people could actually relate to it.

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Summary: The Gift Of Acabar
Review: The Gift of Acabar Og Mandino and Buddy Kaye Reaching for the Skies In a world where only money matters, Og Mandino and Buddy Kayes "The Gift Acabar" presents a wealthy insight on what kind of stuff life should be made. In a simple story of a boys struggle to keep his dreams from being destroyed by lifes adversity, the authors provide the "Credenda" that sums up lifes significance. The use of supernatural element, in the form of a miracle, brought a change in the characters personality. It somehow provides a deeper meaning of the events that took place in his life. In such a young age, the Lapp boy Tulo is faced with great responsibilities. He already lost his parents, who were very close to him. The situation became more challenging when a terrible storm came and he was the one providing a living for his younger sister, Joana. Moreover, the sun leaving Kalvala for over two months ever year makes daily economic living difficult. So goes Tulos struggle with life. With the star of right beside him to give him hope and guidance, he was able to face the obstacles in his life and touch the lives of the people in their small village. The setting contributes to the purpose of the story - to provide a challenge which would improve a mans character and make him a stronger individual. Tulo underwent the process, got hurt, felt bad, and eventually recovered. The harsh environment also makes an atmosphere where one could feel the misery and unhappiness that affects the story. The coming of the Star Acabar and Star of Lirra literally and symbolically gave light to the people. As an inspirational work, "The Gift of Acabar" teaches the readers that to struggle is the only certain way for anyone to achieve his full potential and that adversity is not a curse, it is a blessing. It s a good book that will tell the readers that theres always light in darkness. But it would have been better if the writers thought of another way in fixing the conflict. Miracles as performed in the Bible serve to make the people believe in God, not to solve lifes difficulties. Inspirational

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Summary: The Gift Of Acabar
Review: The Gift of Acabar Og Mandino and Buddy Kaye Reaching for the Skies In a world where only money matters, Og Mandino and Buddy Kayes "The Gift Acabar" presents a wealthy insight on what kind of stuff life should be made. In a simple story of a boys struggle to keep his dreams from being destroyed by lifes adversity, the authors provide the "Credenda" that sums up lifes significance. The use of supernatural element, in the form of a miracle, brought a change in the characters personality. It somehow provides a deeper meaning of the events that took place in his life. In such a young age, the Lapp boy Tulo is faced with great responsibilities. He already lost his parents, who were very close to him. The situation became more challenging when a terrible storm came and he was the one providing a living for his younger sister, Joana. Moreover, the sun leaving Kalvala for over two months ever year makes daily economic living difficult. So goes Tulos struggle with life. With the star of right beside him to give him hope and guidance, he was able to face the obstacles in his life and touch the lives of the people in their small village. The setting contributes to the purpose of the story - to provide a challenge which would improve a mans character and make him a stronger individual. Tulo underwent the process, got hurt, felt bad, and eventually recovered. The harsh environment also makes an atmosphere where one could feel the misery and unhappiness that affects the story. The coming of the Star Acabar and Star of Lirra literally and symbolically gave light to the people. As an inspirational work, "The Gift of Acabar" teaches the readers that to struggle is the only certain way for anyone to achieve his full potential and that adversity is not a curse, it is a blessing. It s a good book that will tell the readers that theres always light in darkness. But it would have been better if the writers thought of another way in fixing the conflict. Miracles as performed in the Bible serve to make the people believe in God, not to solve lifes difficulties. Inspirational

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Summary: Unfulfilled story
Review: The story line was decent but lack depth, the moral teaching was predictable. It was confusing in the last act of Tulo (the main character) to leave the earth and ascend to the sky with the star; he was saying he knows how to spread the morality that he learns from his star... but how leaving the earth and fly away with the star can help him spread the wisdom.

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Summary: A Heart Warmer and Tear Jerker
Review: This is one of my favorite books. I will frequently grab this book if I am going on a short trip. The characters are real and the story is nice. It is a parable of the importance of those around us and of loving ourselves. A very good read.

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Summary: Tulo Mattis'es Lessons
Review: Tulo Mattis overcomes. He is crippled in a fluke reindeer accident, which kills his father. His mother dies suddenly months later. He is left to provide for himself and his sister. Star Acabar teaches Tulo to quit feeling sorry for himself. Tulo saves his village from devastation in the worst snow storm in history through unselfish giving. A great lesson for all. Another great Mandino book! Love it!
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