By: Paul T. Mascia
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Paul T. Mascia is a cum laude graduate of Yale University, where he majored in Religious Studies. His senior thesis was an in-depth analysis of the reformer and Medieval mystic, St Catherine of Siena. Paul has attained over thirty years of experience as an insurance professional with an expertise in the fields of both long-term care and disability insurance. He has a certification in long term care planning (CLTC). Paul and his wife, Theresa, currently live in Columbus, OH. They have five adult children and seven grandchildren. Nazar’s Journey is Mr. Mascia’s first novel, and his first piece of historical fiction. His work aims to realise two important goals during this season of his life: a desire to utilise his creative skills in new ways, as well as to draw attention to the sufferings of displaced peoples in diverse parts of the globe, particularly those facing severe adversity due to their religious beliefs.
A true adventure: of tragedy and terror, with an undertone of serenity, brought by the protagonists' firm conviction that they would be protected from harm. A lesson of how to turn to faith in times of devastation, and how to cultivate peace around you by having faith in God, rather than to be consumed by the anxiety brought upon by the news and graphic horrors of war. I was unable to put the book down, captivated by the protagonist's supernatural will to live and help those around him. The main characters support each other's faith and positivity, refusing to be overtaken by negativity and despair. Each chapter creates more suspense, and the reader roots for the heroes of the story, who bring goodness, love, and light into the world amidst an evil war. The book represents the distinction of good and evil in sharp contrast, but proves that good can in fact emerge from evil, and the peace that surpasses all understanding can be felt by those who trust and hope in the goodness of God.
Reading Nazar’s Journey has been a pure gift! It is a superbly crafted story. The vivid description of the setting flow with ease and accuracy. I immediately felt that I was accompanying the characters and sharing their harrowing experiences of the brutality of war. Beyond the fact that the characters find an inner strength and resourcefulness needed for survival, they are rooted in a hope in the providence of God. To me Nazar’s Journey is an important historical fiction which informs about the plight of the citizens of Iraq in 2014, and the religious persecution of the Iraq Christian community which is among one of the oldest Christian populations on Earth. By reading this story, the reader becomes sensitive to the ongoing tragedies that are currently being faced by an incalculable number of refugees and displaced citizens in a myriad of countries on our planet. More so, Nazar’s Journey caused me to be receptive to that Divine Presence which gives hope even in the bleakest of personal circumstances. Since the main character is a 14-year-old boy, this book will be well-suited for young adults, yet because of the important themes of the novella, accuracy of detail and spiritual undertones, this book will be loved by all ages.
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