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Young & Beardless: The Search For God, Purpose, and a Meaningful Life

by John Luke ROBERTSON
5 CDs. 5:35 hrs. Dreamscape. Feb. 2017. $39.99. ISBN 9781520069197. 1 MP3-CD.
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Gr 7 Up—John Luke is the oldest son of Korie and Willie Robertson of the Duck Dynasty reality TV show. Married at 19 to Mary Kate McEacharn, he is a voracious reader. When something inspires him, he jots it down and saves it in his Spiritual Tool Box, a wooden box to which he often returns. John Luke credits his optimism, kindness, and generosity to his strong Christian faith. He often quotes the Bible, beginning with Philippians 5:14, "I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God's upward calling in Christ Jesus." John Luke's words may very well find a receptive audience in young people looking for someone and something to believe in. Voice actor Caleb Cooper captures the youthful enthusiasm of John Luke, which may prove persuasive to a teen audience.
VERDICT Recommended for its name recognition and Christian message.
Reviewed by Mary Lee Bulat, Harwinton Public Library, CT , Dec 01, 2017

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