Unwavering Heart
Angela Hunt is one of my favorite authors. I cannot imagine the time she puts into research for her novels, but I appreciate the effort and the imagination and empathy that she must have. In Unwavering Heart, she uses her talents and skills to paint a picture of life in the Old testament, featuring Rebecca. I have read a number of retellings of Jacob and Leah and Rachel. I've never read one about Rebecca and I enjoyed seeing her life play out through this novel. One aspect of her life that this book, really opened my eyes to is that I never really thought about what it must have been like to experience infertility married to the heir of Abraham's promise. I have thought about it with Sarah, but not with Rebecca. I appreciated the perspective that the narrative brought about Rebecca's manipulation of her sons blessings. There are so many different ways these stories could have actually played out. Do you think we will get to see the real story when we get to Heaven!?! As a...
