I had a great guest post form Kristen yesterday, and today I have my review of her book!
When danger befalls the caves in which the sisters have made their home, Anna embarks on a hazardous mission to preserve the wisdom of her mentors by proclaiming it among ordinary people. Her daring quest and newfound destiny reveal, at last, the full truth of her identity -- a shocking revelation that will spark as much controversy as it does celebration.
Anna's story is one of transformation, betrayal, love, loss, deception, and above all, redemption. Readers will cheer for this unforgettable protagonist -- and for debut novelist Kristen Wolf, whose beautifully written book both provokes and inspires. A compelling mix of history, myth, and fantasy, The Way is a fascinating exploration of the foundations and possibilities of human spirituality.
About the Author: Kristen Wolf, author of The Way, is a mother, writer, and filmmaker living in the Rocky Mountains. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Georgetwon University and holds an M.A. in creative writing from Hollins University. This is her first novel.For more information please visit http://www.kristenwolf.
Synopsis:
What if one of the world's greatest spiritual healers was not who we thought he was?
Anna is a fiery tomboy living in ancient Palestine whose androgynous appearance provokes ridicule from the people around her and doubt within her own heart. When tragedy strikes her family, and Anna's father -- disguising her as a boy -- sells her to a band of shepherds, she is captured by a mystical and secret society of women hiding in the desert. At first Anna is tempted to escape, but she soon finds that the sisterhood's teachings and healing abilities, wrapped in an ancient philosophy they call "The Way," have unleashed an unexpected power within her.
Anna's story is one of transformation, betrayal, love, loss, deception, and above all, redemption. Readers will cheer for this unforgettable protagonist -- and for debut novelist Kristen Wolf, whose beautifully written book both provokes and inspires. A compelling mix of history, myth, and fantasy, The Way is a fascinating exploration of the foundations and possibilities of human spirituality.
Review: In order to get the true enjoyment from this book, you need to a)remember it is fiction and b) take it as it is. Like Matt Mikalatos' books, when you allow what he is saying to sink in, versus arguing against it, you will see the true revelation and thought behind the author's intent. For those learned in the bible, the retelling of stories from the bible will seem odd, but then intriguing.
The bible as we know was written in a male dominated era where women had no rights in the Middle East, unless they were Romans. Yet we know from writings not included in the King James version, that women did preach Jesus' teachings, and write about them. The author takes this thought and wraps it into the teachings of the new testament and comes out with a totally unique take, that will leaving you reading with anticipation.
This is one of those books that is going to be talked about ALOT, argued and taught against probably some more, with everyone forgetting it is FICTION, like The DaVinci Code. Kudos to the author for writing such a book that WILL start debate and get everyone talking. If you seek out all sides of an equation when solving a puzzle, you'll like this book! It's on my must read list for the year, and I''ll be passing it around for awhile! Pick up a copy and read it, so you'll be able to join the debate too!
The bible as we know was written in a male dominated era where women had no rights in the Middle East, unless they were Romans. Yet we know from writings not included in the King James version, that women did preach Jesus' teachings, and write about them. The author takes this thought and wraps it into the teachings of the new testament and comes out with a totally unique take, that will leaving you reading with anticipation.
This is one of those books that is going to be talked about ALOT, argued and taught against probably some more, with everyone forgetting it is FICTION, like The DaVinci Code. Kudos to the author for writing such a book that WILL start debate and get everyone talking. If you seek out all sides of an equation when solving a puzzle, you'll like this book! It's on my must read list for the year, and I''ll be passing it around for awhile! Pick up a copy and read it, so you'll be able to join the debate too!
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