Leonardo’s Chair

Author:  John DeSimone

Review contributed by: Melissa Kammer

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Would you like to paint a masterpiece with the craftsmanship of da Vinci?  What if your painting was considered to be a lost da Vinci?  Would you sell it?  What would you be willing to do for this kind of talent?  Would you be deterred from your goal if you were told that you would die a horrible death by fire?  What if the ability to paint these masterpieces came from possessing a chair that was crafted by Leonardo da Vinci?  Would you want to own it? 

The LaBont family has owned Leonardo’s chair for fifty years.  On a night the house is destroyed by fire, the chair is stolen.   Paul LaBont sets out on a journey to reacquire Leonardo’s chair at his father’s request.  The trail he follows is filled with temptation.  Will he be able to resist or will he succumb to the power of the chair as so many have before him?  The decisions that Paul makes will affect the lives around him, specifically his family and his friends.  Will he make the right decisions? 

John DeSimone does a very good job at portraying the temptations we face everyday.  Our lives are filled with choices.  It is up to each of us to decide which path to follow.  Which path will you choose?  Leonardo’s Chair is an enduring tale of good versus evil.  It is also a story of redemption if you choose to receive it.  Do we put too much faith in earthly objects to reach out for salvation?    

I rather enjoyed this story.  It was simple to read and easy to understand.  John DeSimone wrote about everyday circumstances so it is easy to relate the situations to our lives.  Another plus is that the book contains questions for reflection.  This is a useful tool for a book group.

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