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The Book of Longings - A Novel (Hardcover)
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The Book of Longings - A Novel (Hardcover)
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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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