I've had this book on my To Be Read
pile for a long time. Somehow it got buried. When I finally picked it up last
week, it took me on a journey that every reader's heart desires.
From the first few words, I was
captivated. The author tells the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz in a way that
makes them come alive. If you've ever been to Sight and Sound theaters and seen
one their productions, this story is given similar treatment. It shows what living
in those days was like, as well as the possible emotions experienced by each
person.
Ruth and Naomi were real women, who
faced incredible hardships. Losing their loved ones in Moab , traveling dangerous paths to Bethlehem , and arriving
there with little but the clothes on their backs, they trusted God to take care
of them.
They experienced horrific grief and
came through it. Some of the things they learned resonated with me and others
gave me new insight. For anyone battered by life situations,
there's great comfort in this book.
I've plodded through many
genealogies in the Bible, but by the time I got to the one in this book, I was
weeping. The realization of what it took to bring the Savior into the world
overwhelmed me. I'm so grateful the author touched on this aspect of the story.
On a scale of one to five, this
book is off the charts. Other than the Bible, I'm not one to reread books. This
one has so much wisdom and heart that I will go back to savor it again.
Writers and Readers: What novels have inspired you and encouraged
you in your Christian walk?
Disclaimer: I received this book on
a blog giveaway a couple of years ago. I wasn't paid anything for a favorable
review. All opinions expressed, as always, are completely mine.
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