THE BOOK CORNER

Sarah (Book One of the Canaan Trilogy)

by Marek Halter

I really enjoyed this novel - It's not only entertaining as an afternoon read, it gives the reader a lot to think about without being didactic. This is a very well written book that takes a look at the life and times of an influential woman, without ever losing sight of her essential humanity and the beauty of her spirit. Sarah's constant wrangling with God's will and with whether or not to believe in an invisible God speaks a great deal to what all of us deal with in our own lives, even if we don't go to church or synagogue regularly. It's also a terrific love story between a very intelligent mystical, headstrong man, Abraham and his bold, intelligent, practical wife, Sarah. I am glad to see a book that celebrates the love a man can have for a woman who is not only beautiful, but who challenged his world views and acts as a total partner with him in his journey to find God. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a good novel, especially a historical one.

Review by an anonymous reader