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Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award - Gold Medal Winner,
Religion/Spirituality/Instruction
** Independent Press Award - Distinguished Favorite, Christian
The Orphan Carpenter is a memoir by Kenneth Ian McQuarrie, chronicling his journey from being orphaned at birth to becoming a successful figure in the construction industry. The title reflects both his literal beginnings—abandoned and placed into foster care—and his spiritual transformation, as he was "adopted by God" and mentored by his carpenter grandfather.
Faith and resilience: Kenneth shares how his faith helped him navigate life’s toughest challenges, including serious medical issues and personal crises.
Spiritual growth: The book is framed as a series of parable-like stories that highlight divine intervention and purpose.
Transformation: From a lonely, unwanted child to a respected builder and spiritual mentor, Kenneth’s life is portrayed as a testament to hope and redemption.
If you're drawn to stories of overcoming adversity with faith and grit, this one might resonate deeply.
** Independent Press Award - Distinguished Favorite, Christian
The Orphan Carpenter is a memoir by Kenneth Ian McQuarrie, chronicling his journey from being orphaned at birth to becoming a successful figure in the construction industry. The title reflects both his literal beginnings—abandoned and placed into foster care—and his spiritual transformation, as he was "adopted by God" and mentored by his carpenter grandfather.
Faith and resilience: Kenneth shares how his faith helped him navigate life’s toughest challenges, including serious medical issues and personal crises.
Spiritual growth: The book is framed as a series of parable-like stories that highlight divine intervention and purpose.
Transformation: From a lonely, unwanted child to a respected builder and spiritual mentor, Kenneth’s life is portrayed as a testament to hope and redemption.
If you're drawn to stories of overcoming adversity with faith and grit, this one might resonate deeply.
Price: $24.99
Pages: 528
Publisher: Clovercroft Publishing
Imprint: Carpenter's Son Publishing
Publication Date:
22 November 2022
Trim Size: 9.00 X 6.00 in
ISBN: 9781954437548
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Memoirs, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Adoption & Fostering, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs
"This is a spellbinding personal narrative of Ken McQuarrie’s remarkable life. Remarkable for its authentic processing of pain and suffering, and even more remarkable for the surprising redemptive grace of God that has been evident in the formation and transformation of Ken from earliest breath and onwards. It will bring comfort and insight in pastorally rich ways, and perhaps lead us all closer to the God who is both utterly transcendent AND comforting close (immanent) to each of us, guiding our path … we can be sure He "will shepherd his people forever" (Psalm 28:9)"
Professor Ross Hastings, PhD (chemistry, Queen's, Ontario), PhD (theology, St. Andrews, Scotland) ― Sangwoo Youtong Chee Chair of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver B.C.
Professor Ross Hastings, PhD (chemistry, Queen's, Ontario), PhD (theology, St. Andrews, Scotland) ― Sangwoo Youtong Chee Chair of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver B.C.