Human Being Human Doing

Hello Grafted In Reader,

Today is Monday, October 9 in my corner of BlogLand.

The tone of this post is somber and solemn. I will thank you at the outset for your visit and your thoughts as we pause a few minutes from our busy life.

It has been quite an eventful week for those in Israel and the Middle East, especially. The International Feast of Tabernacles concluded on October 6, 2023. This feast recalls G-d protecting the Exodus as they wandered in the wilderness four decades and provided direction and food for them. This is observed not only in Israel but across the globe. 

Just hours later, Israel would experience a full-blown terrorist incident that still is persisting as I write and looks like a war will be inevitable.

Six months ago this October 23rd, will be an anniversary of my latest title, "Human Being Human Doing".

Below, I am pasting an excerpt of a book review, offered on Reader's Favorite by one Courtnee Turner/Hoyle that was published this past July.

I invite you to consider this nonfiction anthology as a gift for yourself and another as you read the review.

ISBN: 979-898-833-0741.

Human Being Human Doing

Human Being Human Doing

by David C. Russell

 

Non-Fiction - Anthology

76 Pages

Reviewed on 07/03/2023

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BOOK REVIEW

Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite

Human Being Human Doing by David C. Russell features six stories with biblical history as their base. They begin by telling readers about Mirium as a follower of Jesus, David’s faith, and his decisions after he was anointed by Samuel, Moses’ rescue in the reeds as orchestrated by his mother and sister and told by his mother. This is followed by Jesus’ teachings and crucifixion from Nicodemus’s perspective, modern discussions of Judaism, Catholicism, and Christianity at a modern-day symposium, and a particular case on Judgment Day. The main characters in Russell's stories each answer a question by using experiences and events from their lives, encouraging others to either follow their example or learn from their mistakes.

David C. Russell has written a collection that deserves serious thought. The works are entertaining, enlightening, and useful, and readers can easily identify with them. Using his knowledge of scripture, Russell provides a glimpse into the historical background of pivotal times and builds the reader’s understanding with detailed descriptions. 

 

Tying this post together, some humans live out their convictions in bullying and manifesting ill-will towards others. Some human beings live out their convictions to serve, help provide for, demonstrate loving compassion toward others. The current skirmish in Israel, reflects the latter in my opinion.

Let us remember those who suffer innocently at the hand or hands of another. Shalom will occur internationally one day, but perhaps not this October or this year.

May the presence of HaShem be with each of us in our respective places.

Mellow Rock

David C. Russell