The Juggler of Our Lady: The Classic Christmas Story

by R.O. Blechman

Book Overview

"One of the great examples of the graphic novel form. Should inspire a new generation." -- The Atlantic
Cantalbert is a simple juggler but the world takes no interest in his only real gift, and he feels inadequate compared to people with meaningful jobs. Seeking a more spiritual approach to life, he enters a monastery. Cantalbert's menial chores among the monks fail to instill the self-doubting juggler with any sense of worth ―...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 048680030X
• ISBN13: 9780486800301
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Hopeful

I read this as a library book in the late 1950's and have never been able to find a copy to purchase. I still remember it as being not only a delightful and touching story but beautifully drawn. I hope it will come back into print soon.

One in a million

I found this book in a "used book" store 20 years ago, loved it, gave it to a friend, and now regret it... It is truly a treasure if you're lucky enough to have a copy!