The Story of David- A Retelling

The Story of David faithfully follows his Bible history: from David’s early record of a shepherd boy to a mighty king, from man of war to one who contemplates a better way. David’s deep love for God carries him beyond disappointments to gratitude to God. As David ages, he becomes more introspective; he becomes a real-life character with deep spiritual longings. All familiar Bible characters are here—Saul, Jonathan, Bathsheba, Absolom— but seen from David’s perspective. The poetic form used gives the author, a published poet, opportunity to use language befitting the ecstasy of David’s emotions.

Besides writing books about Bible characters, Anita H. Rosenau is a playwright, poet and librettist. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania; then received her MA degree in Theatre at Temple University. Her poem, "Prayer to God" is in an anthology of poetry, "Ideas on Wings." The "The Story of Ruth, A Retelling" has been reissued this year as a CD and can be purchased from the author, Anita H.She has also written Bible Stories for Children in a "Tell Me About Series." Rosenau lives with her husband, Gary, and their two Burmese cats in Snowmass Village, CO.