The Lawyer's Relic and A Grandfather's Dilemma

Name: The Lawyers Relic and A Grandfathers Dilemma
Price: $30.95 USD
Author: Julian Bauer
ISBN: 9781490802749

by Julian Bauer

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Book Details

Language : English

Publication Date : 8/2/2013

Format : Hardcover

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 188

ISBN : 9781490802749

Format : E-Book

Dimensions : N/A

Page Count : 188

ISBN : 9781490802732

Format : Softcover

Dimensions : 6x9

Page Count : 188

ISBN : 9781490802725

About the Book

Author of the acclaimed historical novel, The Scholar’s Challenge, Julian Bauer now turns his unique writing abilities to two contemporary novellas, The Lawyer’s Relic and A Grandfather’s Dilemma. The first novella asks how an agnostic lawyer would react if he found a bloody napkin wrapped as a Christmas gift. Would he throw it away even if he found a card attached describing it as the burial face cloth of Jesus Christ? How would he react if supposedly miraculous events occurred? Would his legal skills play a factor in his search for an answer to what it all means?

The second novella puts a elderly man in a predicament. He faces death from old age and has settled all his worldly affairs when a middle-aged woman and her adult son show up on his doorstep. She claims the young man is his grandson. Is he? Moreover, she tells the old man that her son has major character flaws needing someone of his ability to redeem him. He refuses to take on the responsibility. She insists. In any case, how could an unwilling young man be changed? Is it possible that age can bring with it weapons of unusual teaching abilities?

Heartbreaking and enlightening, these powerful stories engage the reader in questions of faith and integrity. In writing these novellas, Julian utilizes all the investigative and managerial tools he gained in his career as CEO of his own company, executive in the Federal government, and national president of a nonprofit organization. He skillfully weaves two riveting tales around the benefits of trust and virtue.

About the Author

Among his many volunteer activities, Julian Bauer presided as the national president of the American Volkssport Association, acted as American liaison to the International Federation of Popular Sports, and commanded one of the nation’s largest American Legion posts. He currently serves as a national director of the Catholic War Veterans. Recipient of numerous awards, Julian attended Florida State University, Baylor, Northwestern, Illinois, DePaul, George Washington Graduate School of Finance, and the University of Maryland School of Law.

Customer Reviews

"Since both novellas stand by their own merits, I reviewed them separately. Enjoy both reviews.

The Lawyer's Relic, penned by Julian Bauer, is an entertaining and educational novella about an agnostic lawyer, Mr. Antonio Mendoza and his bizarre experiences with a relic.

The story begins with the mysterious appearance of a Christmas gift at Mr. Mendoza's office. The package was wrapped with a bloody napkin and had no sender's name or return address. Inside, he found a bloodstained linen napkin and an index card citing John 20:7 ?and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.?

At first he thought someone had sent him evidence from a criminal case. However, when he saw that people experienced life transformations after coming in contact with the napkin, he started to wonder about its origin.

His quest for answers led him to the Catholic Monsignor who, after noticing Mendoza's skepticism, referred him to the local Rabbi to inquire about Jewish burial customs in Jesus' time. Not fully satisfied with their explanations, Mr. Mendoza ordered a DNA test on the napkin. His quest for convincing evidence about the authenticity and origin of the relic would ultimately take him to the Vatican.

Is the bloodstained napkin truly a relic? Are the alleged miracles authentic? What series of events will bring Mr. Mendoza to his knees with a humble heart toward God? All these questions will be answered as the story unfolds, leading to an unexpected end.

Since I mainly write book reviews for Catholic publishers and authors, the repetitive arguments and clich?s about conviction and conversions are sometimes extremely boring for me. Mr. Bauer cleverly and convincingly uses characters' conversations to make his points without resorting to the ?preaching tone? that non believers can find off-putting.

It was refreshing to read the courtship scenes between

Tannia E. Ortiz-Lop?s
"Since both novellas stand by their own merits, I reviewed them separately. Enjoy both reviews.

The Lawyer's Relic, penned by Julian Bauer, is an entertaining and educational novella about an agnostic lawyer, Mr. Antonio Mendoza and his bizarre experiences with a relic.

The story begins with the mysterious appearance of a Christmas gift at Mr. Mendoza's office. The package was wrapped with a bloody napkin and had no sender's name or return address. Inside, he found a bloodstained linen napkin and an index card citing John 20:7 ?and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.?

At first he thought someone had sent him evidence from a criminal case. However, when he saw that people experienced life transformations after coming in contact with the napkin, he started to wonder about its origin.

His quest for answers led him to the Catholic Monsignor who, after noticing Mendoza's skepticism, referred him to the local Rabbi to inquire about Jewish burial customs in Jesus' time. Not fully satisfied with their explanations, Mr. Mendoza ordered a DNA test on the napkin. His quest for convincing evidence about the authenticity and origin of the relic would ultimately take him to the Vatican.

Is the bloodstained napkin truly a relic? Are the alleged miracles authentic? What series of events will bring Mr. Mendoza to his knees with a humble heart toward God? All these questions will be answered as the story unfolds, leading to an unexpected end.

Since I mainly write book reviews for Catholic publishers and authors, the repetitive arguments and clich?s about conviction and conversions are sometimes extremely boring for me. Mr. Bauer cleverly and convincingly uses characters' conversations to make his points without resorting to the ?preaching tone? that non believers can find off-putting.

It was refreshing to read the courtship scenes between

Tannia E. Ortiz-Lop?s
"Since both novellas stand by their own merits, I reviewed them separately. Enjoy both reviews.

The Lawyer's Relic, penned by Julian Bauer, is an entertaining and educational novella about an agnostic lawyer, Mr. Antonio Mendoza and his bizarre experiences with a relic.

The story begins with the mysterious appearance of a Christmas gift at Mr. Mendoza's office. The package was wrapped with a bloody napkin and had no sender's name or return address. Inside, he found a bloodstained linen napkin and an index card citing John 20:7 ?and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.?

At first he thought someone had sent him evidence from a criminal case. However, when he saw that people experienced life transformations after coming in contact with the napkin, he started to wonder about its origin.

His quest for answers led him to the Catholic Monsignor who, after noticing Mendoza's skepticism, referred him to the local Rabbi to inquire about Jewish burial customs in Jesus' time. Not fully satisfied with their explanations, Mr. Mendoza ordered a DNA test on the napkin. His quest for convincing evidence about the authenticity and origin of the relic would ultimately take him to the Vatican.

Is the bloodstained napkin truly a relic? Are the alleged miracles authentic? What series of events will bring Mr. Mendoza to his knees with a humble heart toward God? All these questions will be answered as the story unfolds, leading to an unexpected end.

Since I mainly write book reviews for Catholic publishers and authors, the repetitive arguments and clich?s about conviction and conversions are sometimes extremely boring for me. Mr. Bauer cleverly and convincingly uses characters' conversations to make his points without resorting to the ?preaching tone? that non believers can find off-putting.

It was refreshing to read the courtship scenes between

Tannia E. Ortiz-Lop?s

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