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A review by ajordan10
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
5.0
"I am Ana. I was the wife of Jesus of Nazareth. I am a voice."
This is a beautiful, thoughtful, and enlightening read. At first glance, it seems like a simple historical fiction story - it is much more.
This novel sheds light on the history of the invisibility and silencing of women. If Ana was real, she would be the most silenced woman in history. Ana refused to be silenced, but she was also eager to learn. She made her beliefs known and adopted practices from Judaism without compromising her individuality.
The author, Sue Monk Kidd, did a beautiful job describing biblical stories and reconfiguring them to fit the timeline and people she introduced us to. I feel she did a wonderful job at focusing on Ana's story while also putting a spotlight on Jesus' journey when becoming and acting as the Messiah.
I am in no way shape or form a saint or devout Christian. But after reading this book...I feel eager to broaden my understanding of biblical books and grow in my faith.
This is a beautiful, thoughtful, and enlightening read. At first glance, it seems like a simple historical fiction story - it is much more.
This novel sheds light on the history of the invisibility and silencing of women. If Ana was real, she would be the most silenced woman in history. Ana refused to be silenced, but she was also eager to learn. She made her beliefs known and adopted practices from Judaism without compromising her individuality.
The author, Sue Monk Kidd, did a beautiful job describing biblical stories and reconfiguring them to fit the timeline and people she introduced us to. I feel she did a wonderful job at focusing on Ana's story while also putting a spotlight on Jesus' journey when becoming and acting as the Messiah.
I am in no way shape or form a saint or devout Christian. But after reading this book...I feel eager to broaden my understanding of biblical books and grow in my faith.