Free Hobbit Lessons Sampler

by Devin Brown

Enjoy this free preview of Hobbit A Map for Life's Unexpected Journeys, by Devin Brown. The book releases nationwide October 2013 but you can preview it now for free! Millions of fans worldwide have been attracted to the Hobbit for its unique combination of high adventure and profound truths. Tapping the excitement around the highly-anticipated second installment of the Hobbit movie trilogy (in theatres December 2013), Tolkien-scholar, Devin Brown, now presents a fast-paced and easy-to-follow presentation of timeless spiritual messages to help navigate your spiritual journey. Peppered with illustrations throughout, Hobbit Lessons offers troll-sized portions of relevance and regular nuggets of good Hobbit sense. The result is a collection of tangible bites of wisdom that are not only deeply moving but also great fun. These lessons on joy, friendship, dedication, sacrifice, and more will appeal to Hobbit fans, parents, teachers, librarians, youth pastors, graduates--and anyone looking for a creative way to explore timeless life lessons and important values of faith. Chapter titles When Adventure Comes Knocking, Let It In (Despite the Fact It May Make You Late for Dinner) Live Courageously (Even if--Especially if--Part of You Says Not To) Be Fond of Waistcoats, Second Breakfasts, Pocket Handkerchiefs, and Four O'Clock Tea (But Don't Let Them Become Too Precious) Have your Friends' Backs (Someone Has Yours) Beware--Not All That Glitters Is Gold (And Even Gold Is Not the Treasure You Think) Remember--Not All That Is Gold Glitters (In Fact, Life's Real Treasures Are Quite Ordinary Looking) Recognize You Are Only a Little Fellow in a Wide World (But Still an Important Part of a Larger Story) Find the Enchantment All Around You (Even if You Are Not a Wizard)

28 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 17, 2013

About the author

Devin Brown (PhD, University of South Carolina) is a Lilly scholar and professor of English at Asbury University. A C. S. Lewis aficionado, Brown has written, taught, and lectured on Lewis extensively for more than ten years. He has written a number of books related to Lewis, including Inside Narnia and Inside Prince Caspian, and lives in Kentucky. In 2008 Brown was invited to serve as scholar-in-residence at the Kilns, Lewis's home in Oxford.

Reviews

[Goth Gone Grey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Because advice is always better with illustrations and fantasy... This is a brief sampler on lessons learned from Bilbo in The Hobbit. I'd hate to spoil the lessons here, but the sampler made excellent points!

[Eric Wietz · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good beginning to the day

if you have a few minutes before your day begins, this book at give you insight as to where you may go. Play it safe or start a new adventure.

[Yazir Paredes · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is just a Sampler, but in a fun way, the author uses lessons from The Hobbit book and applies them to motivate yourself.