Jacob Have I Loved Summary
Katherine Paterson

Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson The daughter of Presbyterian missionaries, Katherine Paterson studied religion in college. She relied on her extensive knowledge of biblical tales involving... Read more

Two-time Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson writes of children in crisis, at the crossroads of major decisions in their lives. Her youthful protagonists turn "tragedy to triumph by bravely choosi... Read more

Katherine Paterson's reverence for words coupled with her respect for the power of story prompted her to keep writing for years when, not ready to publish, she was learning her craft. Her reluctance o... Read more

Critical Essay by Paul Heins The author of Bridge to Terabithia … has again written [in Jacob Have I Loved] a story that courageously sounds emotional depths. Acknowledging her great interest i... Read more

Critical Essay by M. Sarah Smedman In her writings and conversations about her work, Katherine Paterson repeatedly raises issues which emerge as artistic challenges for her. Among these are her commit... Read more

Critical Essay by Zena Sutherland "… Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated," was the quotation that her senile, spiteful grandmother had pointed out to Louise [in Jacob Have I... Read more

In Jacob Have I Loved, by Katherine Paterson, Sara Louise Bradshaw portrays the essence of the authors theme: you can't go anywhere in life until you know where it is you want to go. Sara is the "unde... Read more