Pearl In the Sand By Tessa Afshar Review and Giveaway!

a Canaanite harlot who has made her livelihood by looking desirable to men make a fitting wife for one of the leaders of Israel? Shockingly, the Bible's answer is yes. At the age of fifteen Rahab is forced into prostitution by her beloved father. In her years as a courtesan, she learns to mistrust men and hate herself. Into the emotional turmoil of her world walks Salmone, a respected leader of Judah. Through the tribulations of a stormy relationship, Rahab and Salmone learn the true source of one another's worth in God and find healing from fear and rejection
My Thoughts:
What a fascinating look in the Rahab's life as a strong woman determined to make it in the world she was forced in to. The story flowed with so much colorful details The characters came to life and I found my self wishing that there was seqeul to book.
If you enjoy reading books like The Red Tent or Slammerkin  or even Mistress of Rome you will  enjoy Pearl In the Sand.Thanks to  Janis From Moody Publishers for the chance to read this beautiful book.

Now  for the fun part  if you would like to have a chance to own a copy of Pearl in the Sand
Please leave your name  an email  along with your favorite Bibical  couple  in the comments section.
I have three copies to give away to three lucky winners.


Comments

  1. ShannonOctober 11, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    I'm woefully ignorant when it comes to biblical couples... The only one off the top of my head is Adam and Eve? Thank you for including me. =)

    tiredwkids at live dot com

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  2. buddytOctober 11, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    I would say my favorite couple is Abraham and Sarah.

    They really seems to be complete characters in the bible although I would love to have someone write more about Sarah.

    By the way my mothers name was Sarah.

    If the giveaway is open worldwide please enter me.

    Thanks.

    Carol T

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

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  3. ElysiumOctober 12, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    I'm completely ignorant with anything to do with bible...

    If the giveaway is open worldwide please enter me ;)

    crimson_haze(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  4. DovileOctober 18, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I'd love to enter too if this is open worldwide.

    My favorite Biblical couple is Esther and Ahasuerus.

    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

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  5. Tessa AfsharOctober 21, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Hi Dani. Just a short note to say I love your blog. It's so colorful and unique. Pearl's cover looks fantastic against all that red and period costumes. I also wanted to thank you for your sweet comments. It's a joy to know you enjoyed Rahab's story.

    Tessa Afshar

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