The Sandstorm

We conclude the series of excerpts from D. Gary Young’s novel The One Gift, the action-filled story of Shutran, a Bedouin caravan commander. Today we learn how Commander Shutran faces a rare danger: the deadly desert sandstorm. ~~~~~~~~ Shutran sends his captains to ride the outer flanks of the caravan to guide …

Pondering Back to the First Shutran

We continue with a series of excerpts from D. Gary Young’s novel The One Gift, the action-filled story of Shutran, a Bedouin caravan commander. Shutran’s descendant, named for his famous ancestor, now ponders his heritage and wonders about the original Shutran, who founded the family caravan dynasty. ~~~~~~~~ After reading …

Melchior and Balthazar Greet Shutran

We continue with a series of excerpts from D. Gary Young’s novel The One Gift, the action-filled story of a Bedouin caravan commander named Shutran. We hear the Christmas story told by Shutran’s descendant, also named Shutran, as he meets three caravan commanders who will carry royal gifts to a …

Caravaners to Bring Special Treasures

Shutran traveled from his homeland in the Hadhramaut to the Treasury House in Ein Gedi to learn about balsam and how to extract the precious liquid from all the resins brought there by caravan. Photo © YL Wisdom We continue with a series of excerpts from D. Gary Young’s novel …

Shutran Extracts Holy Oils at Ein Gedi

Gary’s Christmas gift to you! Today begins excerpts from his powerful novel, “The One Gift.” Today begins a series of excerpts from D. Gary Young’s novel The One Gift. It is the action-filled story of a Bedouin caravan commander named Shutran. One reader called it “an unforgettable and informative novel …