Palo Alto Daily News, Saturday, May 26, 2001, Books Section, p. 16
By Don DeNEVI
Dr. Joseph C. Taylor is yet another local role model. His The Terrible Ones of the Lord (1stBooks Library, $10) provides a moving example of teens who face great odds and never give up. Disillusioned by the violence and insecurity of the 1990s as well as by the hypocrisy of many adults around them, fictional hero Greg Haran and his friends lose hope of ever finding a better world.
Their decisions become clouded and they fall prey to an East Los Angeles Gang. Miraculous events lead the high school students to a discovery that allows them to change the history of the world-- a future world where all people are at war with one another, a world where the only hope of safety is in the realization of a legendary city that only they have the power to create.
The Terrible Ones of the Lord proves to be a stirring read that offers hope to the many youths who feel lost in a complex world. Dr. Taylor's writings and teachings make it possible for young people to dream about their abilities to make this world a better place. To order directly call, 1-800-839-8640, order online.
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