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Ali's Dream

Ali's Dream is the story of Ali, an eleven-year-old boy living in 'Akká (present-day Israel) in 1912, whose life becomes a quest for the meaning of a mysterious dream. This dream leads him to carefully study his Bahá'í heritage, and sets him on a course to discover his own spiritual destiny.

Author John Hatcher has woven together scenes and fascinating details of the history of the Bahá'í Faith ⏤ stories of heroism and heartrending drama ⏤ drawing from them universal truths about sacrifice, suffering, and the spiritual qualities required in growing up.

Ali's Dream is an adventure into which readers may enter with Ali to seek those qualities and ideals that result from commitment to a cause greater than themselves. It will give readers a relatable and personal window into a fascinating piece of history, as well as a coming-of-age story about what it means to grow up and find...Show More

Ali's Dream is the story of Ali, an eleven-year-old boy living in 'Akká (present-day Israel) in 1912, whose life becomes a quest for the meaning of a mysterious dream. This dream leads him to carefully study his Bahá'í heritage, and sets him on a course to discover his own spiritual destiny.

Author John Hatcher has woven together scenes and fascinating details of the history of the Bahá'í Faith ⏤ stories of heroism and heartrending drama ⏤ drawing from them universal truths about sacrifice, suffering, and the spiritual qualities required in growing up.

Ali's Dream is an adventure into which readers may enter with Ali to seek those qualities and ideals that result from commitment to a cause greater than themselves. It will give readers a relatable and personal window into a fascinating piece of history, as well as a coming-of-age story about what it means to grow up and find one's place within one's cultural heritage.

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  • Contributors:: John Hatcher (Author)
  • Format: Softcover book | 310 pages
  • Dimensions: 145 x 225 x 20 mm | 530 g
  • Publisher: Bellwood Press, 2014
  • Language: English
  • SKU: BKS-YNG-A.0001

About John Hatcher

John S Hatcher holds a BA and MA in English Literature from Vanderbilt University and a PhD in English literature from the University of Georgia. He is a professor emeritus of English literature at the University of South Florida, Tampa. A widely published poet and distinguished lecturer, he has written numerous books on literature, philosophy, and Bahá'í theology and scripture. He and his family live on a farm near Plant City, Florida.

Titles by John Hatcher

11-14 Years: Bahá’í Writings

11-14 Years: Learning the History

11-14 Years: Uplifting Fiction

11-14 Years: Other resources

Youth: Deepening

Youth: History

Youth: Fiction

Youth