Synopsis
Before Christ called her daughter . . . Before she stole healing by touching the hem of his garment . . .
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About the Author
TESSA AFSHAR was born in a nominally Muslim family in Iran and lived there for the first fourteen years of her life. She survived English boarding school for girls before moving to the United States permanently. Her conversion to Christianity in her mid-twenties changed the course of her life forever. Tessa holds an MDIV from Yale University where she served as co-Chair of the Evangelical Fellowship at the Divinity School. She has spent the last twelve years in full and part-time Christian work and currently serves as the leader of Women's and Prayer ministries at a church in New England.
Review
Afshar’s elegant evocation of biblical life will keep [readers] spellbound. An excellent choice for fans of Francine Rivers’s historical fiction, and those who read for character. (Library Journal)
Fans of Biblical fiction will enjoy an absorbing and well-researched chariot ride. (Publishers Weekly)
Top Pick review In perhaps her best novel to date, Afshar . . . grants a familiar character not only a name, but also a poignant history to which many modern readers can relate. The wit, the romance, and the humanity make [this] uplifting as well as soul-touching. (Romantic Times)
Heartache and healing blend beautifully in this gem among Christian fiction. (CBA Retailers + Resources)
An impressively crafted, inherently appealing, consistently engaging, and compelling read from first page to last. (Midwest Book Reviews)
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Condition: good. Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # BVV.1628999977.G