(Click here to read about "The Prodigal's Return")

Robert Christopher is a master storyteller.
     In “Like Father… Like Son,” he weaves together parallel stories throughout the book of Jesus of Nazareth and the fictional family of Ben and Susan Post, central characters in his earlier novel, “To Everything There is a Season.”
     Using the Gospels as his base, he also tells a story about a life-changing relationship between Jesus and a decorated Roman centurion. The centurion becomes a convert and an early follower of Jesus, and his faith impacts his descendents for generations.
     Common threads develop. The bonds between fathers and sons are biological, emotional and spiritual. When family relationships are centered on God’s perfect love, faith forms lasting unions.
     Christopher brings his characters to life with riveting dialog, making you want to keep turning pages well into the night to find out how events unfold.
     While “Like Father… Like Son” is a fictional portrayal of family relationships, Christopher’s deep grasp of history, ancient Jewish culture, human psychology, politics of the 20th century and warfare, make his stories both interesting and educational.
     If you are a student of history, you will love this book. If you are drawn to how faith impacts family relationships for generations, this is a must read. Or, if you simply like books that hold your interest from beginning to end and leave you with hope for the future, this book is for you.

Click here to read several pages of chapter one.