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Sarah
- Women of Genesis (A Novel)
- Narrated by: Gabrielle de Cuir
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
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Summary
The first audiobook in bestselling author Orson Scott Card's Women of Genesis series—a unique re-imagining of the biblical tale
Sarai was a child of ten years, wise for her age but not yet a woman, when she first met Abram. He appeared before her in her father's house, filthy from the desert, tired and thirsty. But as the dirt of travel was washed from his body, the sight of him filled her heart. And when Abram promises Sarai to return in ten years to take her for his wife, her fate was sealed.
Abram kept his promise, and Sarai kept hers. They were wed, and so joined the royal house of Ur with the high priesthood of the Hebrews. So began a lifetime of great joy together, and greater peril: and with the blessing of their God, a great nation would be built around the core of their love.
Bestselling author Orson Scott Card uses his fertile imagination, and uncanny insight into human nature, to tell the story of a unique woman—one who is beautiful, tough, smart, and resourceful in an era when women had little power, and are scarce in the historical record. Sarah, child of the desert, wife of Abraham, takes on vivid reality as a woman desirable to kings, a devoted wife, and a faithful follower of the God of Abraham, chosen to experience an incomparable miracle.
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"This series is definitely for those interested in women in the Bible, and in such novels as The Red Tent (by New York Times bestseller Anita Diamant)." —Kliatt
“The story moves swiftly, climaxing at several points, such as Abram and Sarai’s stay in Egypt when the pharaoh wants to take Sarai as his wife. It is a quick and interesting read….This is an intriguing story .”—Pittsburg Post-Gazette
“This playfully speculative novel succeeds in bringing Sarah's soft-overlooked character into vivid relief.”—Publishers Weekly
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- Chris Terblanche
- 18-10-22
Stunningly Beautiful
I was quite surprised to find this book under Orson Scott Card's works. I mean, a science fiction author writing a christian historical fiction story?
But WOW! Did he get it right.
This is the first time I see a version of Sarah's story and I must say Im in love.
The plot was so cleverly done with so many twists and turns, you almost forget you know how it ends.
The detail and research put into this book was absolutely overwhelming. From the lands they moved to, to the culture differences between peoples(especially the egyptians)
The characters were really put into perspective. I personally just thought of Abraham and Sarah as an old couple just following God's instructions. What a wake up call.
Sarai was illustrated as a young girl raised in a king's house with her own fears and struggles, Abraam a brilliant business man and strategist with his own mistakes and prejudices.
The antagonists were so well written, as in they made me want to scream at them and physically strangle them. Especially the ones you thought could be trusted.
Lastly the rationship between Sarah and Abraham was so beautifully real. With pain, disagreements, and struggles, but with an ever-present, unbreakable love and faith.
This book will literally change your life, as well as the way you view the entire Bible.
Go give it a read.
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