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The Book of Longings: A Novel , Kidd, Sue Monk
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- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780525429760
- Book Title
- Book of Longings : a Novel
- Item Length
- 9.4in
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.3in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Contemporary Women, Literary, Biographical, Historical
- Item Width
- 6.3in
- Item Weight
- 24.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 432 Pages
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"An extraordinary novel . . . a triumph of insight and storytelling." --Associated Press "A true masterpiece." --Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the celebrated number one New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything. Their marriage evolves with love and conflict, humor and pathos in Nazareth, where Ana makes a home with Jesus, his brothers, and their mother, Mary. Ana's pent-up longings intensify amid the turbulent resistance to Rome's occupation of Israel, partially led by her brother, Judas. She is sustained by her fearless aunt Yaltha, who harbors a compelling secret. When Ana commits a brazen act that puts her in peril, she flees to Alexandria, where startling revelations and greater dangers unfold, and she finds refuge in unexpected surroundings. Ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history. Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus's life that focuses on his humanity, The Book of Longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman's bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.
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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
052542976x
ISBN-13
9780525429760
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6038744484
Product Key Features
Book Title
Book of Longings : a Novel
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Contemporary Women, Literary, Biographical, Historical
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
6.3in
Item Weight
24.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ps3611.I44b66 2020
Reviews
Advance praise for The Book of Longings : "The latest from Sue Monk Kidd introduces us to Ana, a courageous, intelligent woman who marries Jesus long before his public ministry begins. Based on meticulous historical research, this is a humanizing look at Jesus the man, as well as an inspiring story of a strong woman living in a society bent on her silence." -- Good Housekeeping "A well-researched novel about a young Jewish woman, who fights against cultural norms to realize the passion and potential inside her." -- Good Morning America "A daring leap into historical fiction . . . Deeply researched and reverent, The Book of Longings explores the importance of women making their voices heard in a time when the powers that be strove to keep them silent." -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "An engrossing, briskly paced story in an appealing voice . . . the message about the importance of kindness and the power of women's voices should resonate strongly with today's readers." -- Booklist, Advance praise for The Book of Longings : "The latest from Sue Monk Kidd introduces us to Ana, a courageous, intelligent woman who marries Jesus long before his public ministry begins. Based on meticulous historical research, this is a humanizing look at Jesus the man, as well as an inspiring story of a strong woman living in a society bent on her silence." -- Good Housekeeping "A well-researched novel about a young Jewish woman, who fights against cultural norms to realize the passion and potential inside her." -- Good Morning America "A daring leap into historical fiction . . . Deeply researched and reverent, The Book of Longings explores the importance of women making their voices heard in a time when the powers that be strove to keep them silent." -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Richly imagined . . . Ana's ambition and strong sense of justice make her a sympathetic character for modern readers . . . In addition to providing a woman-centered version of New Testament events, Kidd's novel is also a vibrant portrait of a woman striving to preserve and celebrate women's stories--her own and countless others." -- Publishers Weekly (starred) "An engrossing, briskly paced story in an appealing voice . . . the message about the importance of kindness and the power of women's voices should resonate strongly with today's readers." -- Booklist "[A] novel that imagines the life of an unforgettable woman, written with reverence to the topic it covers. This intricate story is an epic journey, which fans of The Red Tent will devour." -- PopSugar, Advance praise for The Book of Longings : "The latest from Sue Monk Kidd introduces us to Ana, a courageous, intelligent woman who marries Jesus long before his public ministry begins. Based on meticulous historical research, this is a humanizing look at Jesus the man, as well as an inspiring story of a strong woman living in a society bent on her silence." -- Good Housekeeping "A well-researched novel about a young Jewish woman, who fights against cultural norms to realize the passion and potential inside her." -- Good Morning America "A daring leap into historical fiction . . . Deeply researched and reverent, The Book of Longings explores the importance of women making their voices heard in a time when the powers that be strove to keep them silent." -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution " The Book of Longings is well named, well inspired, and well imagined--a superlative effort from a writer at the top of her game . . . A practically perfect historical novel." -- New York Journal of Books, Advance praise for The Book of Longings : "A daring leap into historical fiction . . . Deeply researched and reverent, The Book of Longings explores the importance of women making their voices heard in a time when the powers that be strove to keep them silent." -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Advance praise for The Book of Longings : "The latest from Sue Monk Kidd introduces us to Ana, a courageous, intelligent woman who marries Jesus long before his public ministry begins. Based on meticulous historical research, this is a humanizing look at Jesus the man, as well as an inspiring story of a strong woman living in a society bent on her silence." -- Good Housekeeping "A testament to the author's talent for creating both compelling characters and intriguing story lines . . . Historical details of daily life in the Roman Empire, strong female characters, and richly imagined glimpses into the philosophical communities and libraries in Egypt . . . make this an excellent book club choice . . . Don't shy away from this historical fiction page-turner thinking that it falls into the inspirational genre. The intensity, bravery, and strength of character of Ana . . . will inspire readers but in a different way: to live authentically and remain true to oneself." -- Library Journal "I kept having to close this novel and breathe deeply, again and again. A radical reimagining of the New Testament that reflects on women's longing and silencing and awakening, it is a true masterpiece." --Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed "A well-researched novel about a young Jewish woman, who fights against cultural norms to realize the passion and potential inside her." -- Good Morning America "The beloved The Secret Life of Bees author spins new gold from one of the greatest stories ever told . . . this is a deeply tender story of two outliers who find each other: a very human Jesus full of fire, yearnings and doubts about being the Messiah, and an even more fiery Ana (Jesus calls her "Little Thunder"), who refuses the traditional role of women to find her own voice, and promote the voices of all women. Provocative, passionate and extremely moving, this is both a love story for the ages and a portrait of a woman way ahead of her biblical times." -- AARP "Sue Monk Kidd skips historians' 2,000-year-old 'Did Jesus marry?' debate, imagines he did, and asks, 'So what would his wife have been like?' Inserting Ana into biblical stories, Kidd crafts a surprising, absorbing narrative." -- Real Simple "A daring leap into historical fiction . . . Deeply researched and reverent, The Book of Longings explores the importance of women making their voices heard in a time when the powers that be strove to keep them silent." -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Richly imagined . . . Ana's ambition and strong sense of justice make her a sympathetic character for modern readers . . . In addition to providing a woman-centered version of New Testament events, Kidd's novel is also a vibrant portrait of a woman striving to preserve and celebrate women's stories--her own and countless others." -- Publishers Weekly (starred) "If you have been waiting for a book like The Red Tent for the past 20 years, this is it. Give to fans of Anita Diamant and Marilynne Robinson." -- Shelf Awareness "An engrossing, briskly paced story in an appealing voice . . . the message about the importance of kindness and the power of women's voices should resonate strongly with today's readers." -- Booklist "[A] novel that imagines the life of an unforgettable woman, written with reverence to the topic it covers. This intricate story is an epic journey, which fans of The Red Tent will devour." -- PopSugar
Copyright Date
2020
Lccn
2019-049624
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
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