The Book Of Longings
In The Book of Longings, Sue Monk Kidd imagines the story of Ana, a young woman from a wealthy family in Galilee, rebellious and ambitious with a brilliant mind. Engaged to an older widower, Ana's life changes after meeting eighteen-year-old Jesus. Their marriage unfolds with love, conflict, and humor in Nazareth, amidst the resistance to Rome's occupation. Supported by her fearless aunt Yaltha, Ana faces peril and flees to Alexandria, discovering secrets and dangers. Meticulously researched, the novel focuses on Jesus's humanity and Ana's bold struggle to realize her potential in a society designed to silence her, showcasing Kidd's masterful storytelling.
In The Book of Longings, Sue Monk Kidd imagines the story of Ana, a young woman from a wealthy family in Galilee, rebellious and ambitious with a brilliant mind. Engaged to an older widower, Ana's life changes after meeting eighteen-year-old Jesus. Their marriage unfolds with love, conflict, and humor in Nazareth, amidst the resistance to Rome's occupation. Supported by her fearless aunt Yaltha, Ana faces peril and flees to Alexandria, discovering secrets and dangers. Meticulously researched, the novel focuses on Jesus's humanity and Ana's bold struggle to realize her potential in a society designed to silence her, showcasing Kidd's masterful storytelling.
In The Book of Longings, Sue Monk Kidd imagines the story of Ana, a young woman from a wealthy family in Galilee, rebellious and ambitious with a brilliant mind. Engaged to an older widower, Ana's life changes after meeting eighteen-year-old Jesus. Their marriage unfolds with love, conflict, and humor in Nazareth, amidst the resistance to Rome's occupation. Supported by her fearless aunt Yaltha, Ana faces peril and flees to Alexandria, discovering secrets and dangers. Meticulously researched, the novel focuses on Jesus's humanity and Ana's bold struggle to realize her potential in a society designed to silence her, showcasing Kidd's masterful storytelling.
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Hardcover
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April 21, 2020
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432 pages
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Viking
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978-0525429760
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