Shadow Taker

by Blaine M. Yorgason

When a young and aggressive businessmnan's jeep breaks down in the middle of the San Juan slickrock desert in Southeastern Utah, he meets an old man who gives him water and feeds him, an old man he has never before seen. But the old man, whose face is somehow hidden in darkness, seems to know all about him -- and he also claims to have been given the businessman's shadow. But what does that mean? Why can't the businesssman see the old man's face? And who could the old man be, that he has so much private information about the businessman's past?

Genres: Inspirational, Religion, Lds

125 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 1985

About the author

Blaine M. Yorgason was born in Sanpete County, Utah. He attended Brigham Young University and received both a BA and MA in History. Blaine and his wife Kathleen have 7 children and numerous grandchildren.

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book didn’t jive with me, but there were a couple thoughts that I will probably be pondering for awhile. It’s written for members of my church, but the main character didn’t feel relatable in language or action. He felt like an extreme that wasn’t authentically considered. I’m also not very familiar with the geographic area they were describing, and maybe that also disconnected me from the story a bit.

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A young man's jeep breaks down in the desert. An old man helps him, but claims to have taken his shadow. I immediately thought of Pter Pan, but no.

It seems like it would be an episode of Night Gallery or something in the 70's.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book with a great moral lesson

[Alycia Luke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book got me thinking seriously about my life. It's a good parable about being a good person vs thinking you're a good person. I liked it. I'll probably read it again.

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

the idea was to make us think twice about letting our pride get the best of us (yikes)

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Blaine Yorgason's stories. He always makes you think. In this book he has a man look at his life, which he thinks is a good life, and that he is a good member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He shows him the good and bad things the man has done. He tells him he has given him his shadow, because of the harmful things he has done to others. The man has a good friend from college days, who has been trying to teach him to improve his ways, but he never listens to the man, and judges him to be a loser. I very thought provoking book.

[Erianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I wasn't crazy about the style of writing or even the storyline, this is a book that I will always remember and has definitely made me want to be a better person. It brought new meaning to the scripture "let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God." Very moving.

[Eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was really interesting and had a neat perspective on life and the after-life.

[Judie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story about integrity.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blaine Yorgason has done extensive research on the Native Americans of the West and it shows in his novels. I loved reading all of his books on the Indians in the area of Utah and Arizona.

[Shae Burton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read it before. I'll read it again. And again. And again ... until I can become more like Homer Bean...

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story of a salesman that has made some bad choices. Set in the San Juan area with the Hole-in-the Rock story in the back ground

[Ashley Lawson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting!

[Cameron Reid Armstrong · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cool book that takes you to the judgment seat, exposes how we justify our in the moment thinking errors and for us to look at our life as a whole not just moments.

[Sue Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this several years ago and it left a huge impression on my mind. I won't explain it because it would ruin the ending, as well as the story.

[Heavenlyharpstringsgmail.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story about integrity, and they way we see ourselves. This book helps you think about your own life...

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, but too preachy.

[Mary Lou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book. Makes you ponder on your life and what you will do with it.