| Abstract |
When Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride, his pride and joy turn to hurt and anger when some boys shout a very mean word at him. No matter what he tries, Desmond can't stop thinking about what the boys said. With the wise advice of kindly Father Trevor, Desmond learns an important lesson about understanding his conflicted feelings and how to forgive. Based on a real-life experience from Archbishop Desmond Tutu's own childhood in South Africa, the book eloquently shows a child's realization that true forgiveness comes from within and that all people deserve compassion, whether or not they say they are sorry. A.G. Ford's action-packed illustrations bring the Archbishop's township to vivid life, and the warmth of Father Trevor's timeless message to young Desmond provides a heartfelt lesson about how to handle bullying and angry feelings while seeing the good in everyone. -- Publisher |
