Theo of Golden

“a breath of fresh air and yes I sobbed a couple of times but it reframed the way I want to be when I’m in my 80s”

“What everyone says about this book is true- it IS so good. It’s the perfect palate cleanser between more involved books. Theo shows us kindness goes far and that not everything good has to come with a cost! Edit 10/4/26: was recently informed that the author of this book unfortunately supports causes I’m not aligned with (if you catch my drift)- I still think it was a great read, but adding this here so any readers can consider this if they feel it’s necessary!”

“A little more than halfway through and have to share because it’s endearing and heartwarming, a feel good fall read!”

““for anything to be good, truly good, there must be love in it. I’m not even sure I know fully what that means, but the older I get, the more I believe it. There must be love for the gift itself, love for the subject being depicted or the story being told, and love for the audience. Whether the art is sculpture, farming, teaching, lawmaking, medicine, music, or raising a child, if love is not in it — at the very heart of it — it might be skillful, marketable, or popular but I doubt it is truly good. Nothing is what it’s supposed to be if love is not at the core.””

“Sweet, old Portuguese man moves to a small town in Georgia and gifts people their own portraits from a local artist. Not much else is going on but it’s lovely!”

“A sweet read that makes you want to move to a small town and do nice things for people. Have you crying by the end.”

“This book deserves the attention it’s getting! Sweet and thoughtful. It’s the best representation of faith that I’ve read in fiction!”

“I loved the slow, steady human read of this book.”

“this book is a balm to your soul.”

“A fabulous story incredibly well written.”

“A true feel good and crowd pleaser. There’s a touch of Christianity throughout the book, but it doesn’t feel like a religious novel IMO. In general the book follows the theme “don’t judge a book by its cover” and explores the ways people are quick to judge others. And my recommendation is to give this “Christian” book a shot before judging its contents. I promise your heart will be warmed”

“Beautifully written and moving book.”

“The rare book that makes you want to be a better person without making you feel bad about the one you are.”

“Lovely writing. A story that captivates and offers a gentle escape. About a quarter in and love it already.”