Heart of a Pagan
By Andrew Bernstein 

      From a powerful force there comes a voice that predicts a 24-3 winning season for Hoppo Valley’s underdog basketball team. Legendary basketball player Swoop was determined to breathe life into a failing team by making them into national champions. He spat words like commands—this stranger and mere player assumed authority like a conquering general. His outspoken voice drew crowds. However, there were some in town who resented the outsider’s influence; they felt he had to be stopped before his mythological pagan beliefs divided the town. At one memorable basketball event, the group took it upon themselves to end the rising athlete’s chances at making it into the big leagues, leaving him crippled and with an uncertain future. Experts predicted he would never return to the sport in which he rivaled. None realized that before them beat the heart of a pagan, with the intent to be the best at whatever he set his mind to accomplish.

      Andrew Bernstein has written a very powerful, uplifting book that explores the meaning of life. It is filled with very memorable life lessons. At first I didn’t realize the magnitude this great author had in creating this type of novel. Then I found that this is the type of novel that is able to get people to open their eyes to new possibilities, and look beyond what is right in front of them. Mr. Bernstein possesses unique skills as a writer; he is able to effortlessly write with such a voice that creates a thought-provoking novel. Talent such as his makes him a master in the craft of writing.