Thursday, May 20, 2010

My Favorite Fiction

I just finished reading (again!) one of my favorite books of all time! If you want to read a book that will transport you back in time, convict you spiritually, and challenge the way you live your Christian life, you have to read Francine Rivers' book "A Voice in the Wind". It's the first book in her trilogy Mark of the Lion.

Taking place in 70 AD, the story begins with Hadassah, a young Messianic Jew who happens to be visiting Jerusalem with her family when it was overthrown by Rome. Enduring heart-wrenching situations, she becomes a slave to a Roman family.

This wealthy family, the Valerians, "have it all", yet are completely unfullfilled. We learn of the struggles of the parents, Decimus and Phoebe, as well as the willfull decadence of their children, Marcus and Julia. Hadassah becomes instrumental in each of their lives in a very special way.

At the same time, we meet Atretes, a mighty German warrior. During a battle with the Romans, he is taken captive and is sold to become a gladiator.

Francine Rivers weaves the storyline with amazing skill and you're caught up in the story from the first sentence. This has to be THE best book I've EVER read, and I read every day.

The other books in the trilogy are "Echo in the Darkness" (which concludes "A Voice in the Wind") and "As Sure as the Dawn" (which continues the story of Atretes).

Each book is at least 500 pages, but SO worth your time! If you enjoy a good read, The Mark of the Lion trilogy is for you!

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