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Sue Monk Kidd - The Book of Longings (2nd Hand Paperback)
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Synopsis
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, humour 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. 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.
Details
- Format : Standard 2nd Hand Paperback
- Condition : As New
- Category : Fiction - Historical Fiction
- Published : 2020 (Tinder Press)
- ISBN : 9781472232519
- SKU : B004066
- PPC : SP300gm
- RRP : £10.99
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews
"An extraordinary novel . . . a triumph of insight and storytelling." - Associated Press.
"A true masterpiece." - Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed.
"Well-researched and boldly plotted, this masterful novel brings a lovely character to life." - People.
"Kidd's bold narrative revisionism allows her protagonist to be in every respect the equal of her husband while posing this question: How would Western culture be different if men and women had grown in appreciation of each other's spirit? It's not such a leap - the gospels portray Jesus gently championing women." - O, The Oprah Magazine.
"We promise you've never read anything like this . . . This work of historical fiction gives a feminist retelling to the stories at the heart of Catholicism, yet stays grounded in research and respect. Even after you finish, you'll be thinking about it for days." - KatieCouric.com.
"A book-club-friendly novel . . . Ana's gentle husband is Jesus of Nazareth. Her cherished big brother is Judas, Jesus's firebrand friend. These guys, so familiar, so human, are the hook that draws us in. What keeps us there, though, is the vividness of the world that Kidd conjures, peopling it with boldface names from the New Testament and freshly invented characters she imagines just as fully - Ana, our fictional narrator, principal among them." - The Boston Globe.
AI Summary
Sue Monk Kidd's captivating novel transports readers to first-century Jerusalem, where Ana, the wife of Jesus, emerges as a complex and spirited protagonist. Through her secret writings, Ana reclaims her voice and agency in a world determined to silence her. Blending historical fiction with intimate storytelling, this novel explores themes of creativity, resilience, and female empowerment across generations. A richly imagined tale that challenges conventional narratives and celebrates the power of women's stories.
The Author
Sue Monk Kidd's debut novel, The Secret Life of Bees, spent more than one hundred weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, has sold more than six million copies in the United States, was turned into both an award-winning major motion picture and musical, and has been translated into thirty-six languages. Her second novel, The Mermaid Chair, was a number one New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a television movie. The Invention of Wings, Kidd's third novel, was an Oprah's Book Club 2.0 pick, and also a number one New York Times bestseller.
Her most recent novel, The Book of Longings, was published in paperback on March 23, 2021. Released in 2020 to widespread critical and reader acclaim, it was an immediate bestseller and book club favourite. It has been translated into 17 languages thus far. Sue is also an acclaimed memoirist, with titles including The Dance of the Dissident Daughter, her ground-breaking work on religion and feminism, as well as the New York Times bestseller Traveling with Pomegranates, written with her daughter, Ann Kidd Taylor. She lives in North Carolina.
