FOUR IN THE GARDEN
2015 Readers' Favorite
Award Winner
Cherished is the only human in the Garden. Naïve and confused, he yearns to understand his invisible Creator, the rules governing the world, and his own place in it. Instead of answers, he encounters three Teachers and a series of challenges that upend his perceptions and security. As dangers mount and questions multiply, Cherished must learn how to convert these challenges into a means for developing unwavering trust in Creator.
This story explores disappointment, failure, doubt, and the difficult lessons that
transform a soul. At its core, it is an allegory about one's
deepening relationship with God, leading to peace, intimacy, and trust. Through symbolism, vivid storytelling, and thought-provoking discussion questions, the author invites readers to wrestle with the challenge of
trusting in God when facing the worst of circumstances.
Ideal for readers who enjoy thoughtful Christian allegory, spiritual transformation fiction, and books that inspire personal reflection and group discussion.
To facilitate
contemplation and
spiritual growth,
Four in the Garden is divided into short thematic chapters and
discussion questions are provided at the end of the book and on this website.
“This book definitely inspired me to trust more fully in God.”
—Pastor Doug McCoy, Columbus, OH
“A must read for anyone on a spiritual journey.”
—Richard Rohr, OFM, Author of 30 books, Founder, Center for Action and Contemplation
“Four in the Garden brought a time of spritual renewal for me.”
—Jim Strouse, Vancouver, WA
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INTERESTING STORY POINTS
1. It is a retelling of the Garden of Eden story except God creates only one person instead of two.
2. God is depicted as being accessible, even intimate.
3. The story presents a Tree of Death, instead of a Tree of Life.
4. The story describes an umbilicore, a special internal connection to God that channels God's life-giving essence.
5. The protagonist’s gender is unspecified so the reader, whether male or female, can relate.
