Mountains of the Moon
Stories About Social Justice
Edited by Stephanie Weller Hanson
Overview
The 10 short stories in this collection for young adults put flesh and blood on issues of justice at personal and societal levels and offer in-depth material for reflecting on the meaning and practice of Christian justice.
- Stanley, a young man with a penchant for moon- and stargazing, struggles to be known and respected by his father.
- Stopping at a soup kitchen to take pictures for her boyfriend's photo essay, Lia is pressed into serving the soup, and her eyes are opened to a reality that can't be seen through a camera lens.
- Lucy is someone's mother, someone's wife. To the casual observer, though, she's just a street person wandering the Mall in Washington, DC.
A companion leader's guide is also available, including suggestions for using the stories with groups.
Product Details
Copyright: Jan. 1, 1999
Format: Paperback
Size: 4.125 x 7.125
Length: 144 pages
Item number: 1323
ISBN: 978-0-88489-542-8
ISBN-10: 0-88489-542-4
Customer Reviews
By Heidi Borton, VOYA
Believable characters, smooth narrative, and hopeful endings characterize each story. . . . The author avoids pat answers to complex questions and situations while portraying authentic Christianity. Characters struggle with issues of faith, pray, see God at work in their lives, and grow in understanding in a way recognizable to believers. God is portrayed as loving, faithful, and intimately involved in the lives of his children. With a talent for details recognizable to all readers, Daoust uses simple and humorous language to describe truth.
Editorial Reviews
Catholic Library World, March, 2001
Each of these stories is a haunting tale of loneliness with the reminder that through God's love there is hope for a better way. These stories can be used effectively in youth discussions. These tales of modern life will haunt readers long after finishing the book.
