In The Book of Longings, Sue Monk Kidd has given voice to women of the 1st century. Really she's given voice to the unheard women of history through the imagined narrative of Ana, Jesus' wife. Obviously no one knows whether or not Jesus was ever married, but that's beside the point/5. · First off, props to Sue Monk Kidd for the extensive research behind this book. Obviously, there is no mention of Jesus's wife in any of the gospels, but this book is an exploration into what would the wife of Jesus be like, what lives they lead together and apart, and what kind of Brand: Penguin Publishing Group. “The Book of Longings demonstrates a welcomed maturity and mastery of historical fiction, even as [Kidd] takes on a retelling of the greatest story ever told she gives nuance and depth to the political realities that made Jesus’ teachings so provocative, and to the patriarchal systems that make characters like Ana’s fabulously fearless aunt Yaltha, her guiding star, so heroic Let it be said that Kidd, like her /5(K).
― Sue Monk Kidd, The Book of Longings. 5 likes. Like "And it comes to me that the echoes of my own life will likely die away in that way thunder does. But this life, what a shining thing-it is enough." ― Sue Monk Kidd, The Book of Longings. 5 likes. by Sue Monk Kidd ‧ RELEASE DATE: Ap In Kidd's (The Invention of Wings, , etc.) feminist take on the New Testament, Jesus has a wife whose fondest longing is to write. Ana is the daughter of Matthias, head scribe to Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Galilee. Sue Monk Kidd believes writing is an act of courage. In "The Book of Longings," she rises to the occasion. Credit Tony Pearce.
“The Book of Longings demonstrates a welcomed maturity and mastery of historical fiction, even as [Kidd] takes on a retelling of the greatest story ever told she gives nuance and depth to the political realities that made Jesus’ teachings so provocative, and to the patriarchal systems that make characters like Ana’s fabulously fearless aunt Yaltha, her guiding star, so heroic Let it be said that Kidd, like her main character, is indeed ‘a voice.’”. The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. 29 November by Monique, posted in Uncategorized. I was drawn to this book because of the title. I bought this book because. Sue Monk Kidd, the brilliant, beloved storyteller who gifted us with The Secret Life of Bees, has done it again. Her most recent treasure, The Book of Longings, is the first book that has literally taken my breath away. As I read, I had to close it and breathe deeply, again and again. Both a radical reimagining of the New Testament, and an homage to all untamed, trespassing women, The Book of Longings is right on time for this moment.
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