Shepherd: The Way of Staying

By Christopher Hignite

What if the story of Jesus was told by the one who never left his side? Shepherd is a quiet and deeply moving retelling of the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of a dog who understands faith not through doctrine, but through presence, loyalty, and the simple act of staying. When a wandering dog finds himself drawn to a man unlike any other, he begins to follow-not because he understands the teachings, but because peace seems to follow wherever this man walks. As crowds gather, tensions rise, and the road grows darker, Shepherd witnesses moments of kindness, doubt, fear, and courage that change everyone around him. Through stillness, scent, silence, and observation, Shepherd learns what the disciples themselves struggle to understand: that love is not proven through power, but through remaining when everything else falls away. Told in a contemplative and poetic voice, Shepherd explores the humanity of those who walked beside Jesus-their failures, their hope, and the quiet transformation that followed loss. This is not a theological argument or a traditional retelling. It is a meditation on presence, faith, and the enduring power of love that continues even after the road seems to end. For readers who loved The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse or reflective spiritual fiction, Shepherd offers a gentle and unforgettable journey into the heart of one of history's most enduring stories.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110568850X
• ISBN13: 9781105688508
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"