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IN THE FIELD OF GRACE
Without wealth or family, the widow Ruth left her people and followed Naomi, her beloved Hebrew mother-in-law, to rebuilt Naomi's home in Israel. Provisions gone and starvation at the door, Ruth used all that she had left -- a strong back and a willing heart -- to gather grain in a field abandoned after the harvest.
Tormented by others, Ruth is shocked to find the owner of the field watching her. Talking to her. Bringing food to her and Naomi. Boaz tells himself his kindness toward Ruth is repayment for the love she has shown to his cousin Naomi. But his heart knows better.
My Review:
Published in 2014
I can honestly say that I appreciate Ruth's story with renewed wonder after reading In the Field of Grace. Tessa Afshar has an incredible gift of bringing the bible to life through her exquisite biblical retellings.
A familiar and much loved bible story becomes so much more thanks to the rich historical detail and intrinsic gospel truths that I eagerly took to heart -- like this beauty: "If God spared us from the piercing shaft of every sorrow," she said, "we could never fulfill His best plans for our lives. Sometimes the sweetest things in life rise up out of the worst things in life." (p38) Profound truths that remain just as relevant today as they were in Old Testament times.
Simply stunning!
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of In the Field of Grace, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you put your email address in your comment, please remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please put the title in the subject line to make it easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held anad winner announced on Sunday June 4 2017. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
If you like Ruth and Naomi's story told in Biblical fiction, you should check out Jill Eileen Smith "Redeeming Grace"! Or any of her books really :-) She also has a talented way to bring the Bible to life through her characters and unique writers voice.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite story myself and I'm anxious to read Tessa account. That line you shared told me this is one not to miss...wow!
Thanks for the recommend, Trixi. I haven't read anything by Jill Eileen Smith. I've just been toe-dabbling in biblical fiction so I have a ways to go. Good luck!
DeleteYES, yes, Trixi, Jill is a great writer, and I have read several of her Biblical fiction books!
DeleteI have always loved the story of Ruth and Naomi. Ruth's love and devotion to her mother-in-law is so very special. I would love to read this book. Thank you for sharing, Kav!
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And this author brings it all to life in such an inspiring way. Good luck, Melanie.
DeleteI have never read Biblical Fiction. Thanks for the chance to win a copy. iamabho (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty new at it myself. Good luck, Linda.
DeleteRuth and Esther seem to be a couple of the most popular Biblical stories to re-imagine in Biblical Fiction. I am not a big reader of Biblical fiction, but I have been wanting to read a book by Tessa Afshar for quite awhile. Kav, You've been reading more Bibilical fiction lately and I'm inspired. :) ------ tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI've read all of 4 :-) So I'm cautiously inching my way into the genre. I really loved this book though and Tess Afshar's style. Good luck, Terrill.
DeleteThis sounds like a great read. Thanks for the chance!
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Good luck, Marian.
DeleteIn The Field of Grace is the BEST fictionalized story of Ruth and Naomi ever!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, her writing is simply stunning!
And in three days her Bread of Angels releases, Lydia's story! I'll be on vacation with my family, but while I'm sitting on the beach, I'll be turning back the clock about two thousand years to read her story!
Happy Reading Weekend everyone!
Thanks for the tip about the new release! And I believe it was you who told me to try In the Field of Grace so thanks for that suggestion. My library has a lot of Tessa Afshar's books so I'll be slowly catching up on my fictional bible study. Enjoy your vacation. Nothing like reading on the beach! Or reading anywhere for that matter. :-)
DeleteKAV, awesome review! I love Biblical fiction. I've not yet had the pleasure of reading one of Tessa Afshar's books. Thank you for the chance.
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You're welcome, Caryl. Good luck!
DeleteI've never read Biblical Fiction, but I'll love to give it a try. Thank you for the chance to win!
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This would be a great place to start. Good luck, Melody.
DeleteI have not read much Biblical fiction but I've always been fond of the Ruth/Naomi/Boaz story. This should be an awesome read. Thanks Kav. Paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet
ReplyDeletethis really brings their story to life. Good luck, Paula.
DeleteWould love to read this. Biblical fiction is my favorite genre.
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Then you'll certainly love this one, Mindy. Good luck.
DeleteI know Tessa Afshar is a wonderful author and I actually have Land of Silence in my TBR pile. This one sounds wonderful as well -- who doesn't love Ruth and Naomi's story! Thanks for the review.
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It's one of my favourite bible stories as it is for a lot of people. Good luck, Pam.
DeleteIi love the story of Ruth and Naomi. this looks like such a wonderful story.
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It's a fantastic read. Good luck, Lori.
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ReplyDeleteI love the book of Ruth and would love to read this retelling. Thank you so much for the chance.
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Woohoo! I'm so excited when Tessa Afshar releases books! Love that Biblical fiction!
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Good luck everyone.
ReplyDeleteOps - am I too late for this one? I love Tessa Afshar's books. I've read a lot of them. She brings the stories of the Bible alive. Keep them coming Tessa!!
ReplyDeleteCount me in on this one if still possible.
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