Oh my goodness! This was a fantastic book. Some Christian novels are just "christian" because someone loves someone, they get saved in the end, so tu duu! they can get married. This is such a good book and you will learn some of the differences between Muslim and Christian thought.
So it is set in Afghanistan, probably about now. It is a young lady there helping a small organization serve the ladies and kids that are destitute. There is also a security guy who is supposed to be guarding one of the top leaders. I dont want to tell you more because it really is a good book. Suspenceful, interesting, cultural, and you will pretty much understand what in the world is going on in Afghanistan. Any high school homeschooler would love this book, and learn a lot! Call it social studies! Anyway I got it in the 14 day loan area of my public library. It is by J.M. Windle.
One important thing, you need to read the Prologue. It is a little confusing, but read it anyway. I cant wait to see how you like this book! I was so excited to share it with you. Delightful!
Showing posts with label Fiction (historical). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fiction (historical). Show all posts
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Exodus
Exodus by Leon Uris
About 5 years ago I read a book with the subtitle How to get more books in your life and more life from your books, or something close to that. I can't remember the full title or the author, but one of the ideas I took away from that book was to read books set in the places you plan to visit (or wish to visit) prior to the trip. With that in mind and an upcoming trip to Israel, I posted on a message board asking for suggestons of books set in Israel and also London where we would spend a day and a night on the way. Every person who replied with an Israel book suggested Exodus by Leon Uris. So I read the book!
Exodus follows the rebirth of the nation of Israel. It is not written from a religious point of view, rather from a Zionist or National Israel perspective. More than anything it is a political history set in a novel. Though it is fiction, it gave me a much better understanding of the politics leading up to and surrounding the rebirth of Israel since the events and many of the characters are real.
My husband picked up another book by Uris since he enjoyed Exodus so much. He was quite disappointed and probably won't bother with any others unless they are specifically recommended.
I recommend this book to you if you love history or have a heart for Israel. I especially recommend it if you like to be reminded of how God is faithful and how he can use rulers and nations and even the United Nations for His purposes.
Heather
About 5 years ago I read a book with the subtitle How to get more books in your life and more life from your books, or something close to that. I can't remember the full title or the author, but one of the ideas I took away from that book was to read books set in the places you plan to visit (or wish to visit) prior to the trip. With that in mind and an upcoming trip to Israel, I posted on a message board asking for suggestons of books set in Israel and also London where we would spend a day and a night on the way. Every person who replied with an Israel book suggested Exodus by Leon Uris. So I read the book!
Exodus follows the rebirth of the nation of Israel. It is not written from a religious point of view, rather from a Zionist or National Israel perspective. More than anything it is a political history set in a novel. Though it is fiction, it gave me a much better understanding of the politics leading up to and surrounding the rebirth of Israel since the events and many of the characters are real.
My husband picked up another book by Uris since he enjoyed Exodus so much. He was quite disappointed and probably won't bother with any others unless they are specifically recommended.
I recommend this book to you if you love history or have a heart for Israel. I especially recommend it if you like to be reminded of how God is faithful and how he can use rulers and nations and even the United Nations for His purposes.
Heather
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
A Voice in the Wind
Good day readers!
I wonder how many of you love reading Francine Rivers like I do. My all time favorite is A Voice in the Wind. Hadassa is someone that is a role model for sure. I have read it two times over the years, and have not found another like it. Has anyone found another author that inspires you on like Francine? I read her book Leotas Garden also and remember that is was great, but cant remember the story. Does anyone remember that one? Help me out here if you have time.
Thanks,
Jill
I wonder how many of you love reading Francine Rivers like I do. My all time favorite is A Voice in the Wind. Hadassa is someone that is a role model for sure. I have read it two times over the years, and have not found another like it. Has anyone found another author that inspires you on like Francine? I read her book Leotas Garden also and remember that is was great, but cant remember the story. Does anyone remember that one? Help me out here if you have time.
Thanks,
Jill
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