'And then the man smiled at Willie Juan, his face glowing like a sunburst over the Sierra Padre, his eyes sparkling with joy.'

''Hello, Little Brother,' he beamed. 'I have been waiting for you. I hoped I would see you today.''

From the beloved author of The Ragamuffin Gospel comes a book for anyone who has ever felt left out, lonely, or worthless. The Boy who Cried Abba is the heartwarming parable of Willie Juan, orphaned, physically disabled, and friendless. Into his lonely life comes Jesus in the guise of the wise and mysterious Medicine Man and, Willie is changed forever. Through his friendship with the Medicine Man, Willie Juan learns of acceptance and unconditional love. Here is a charming retelling of the ancient gospel story - the good news of forgiveness, acceptance, and joy in the friendship with God through Christ.