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BOOK REVIEW: Nazareth's Song
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by Eileen Key Dancing Word Reviewer
Title: Nazareth's Song Author: Patricia Hickman Publisher: Warner Faith ISBN: 0-446-69233-6 Genre: Inspirational/Women/Fiction
Jeb Nubey should inherit the pulpit in the small town of Nazareth, Arkansas. The town has known him as a liar and a con man; will he be able to convince them he's changed?
A situation between the local banker and one of the hardest hit during the Depression allows Jeb an opportunity to test his courage and win the hearts of many. However, it also sets him up for temptation.
God isn't going to allow Jeb to preach without testing his mettle. Angel Welby, one of the three children Jeb has taken in, wrestles with growing up causing more difficulties. His love interest, Fern, isn't interested, while the banker's daughter is. Will Jeb stay true to his calling?
Hickman portrays this desperate time, the Depression, with wit and wisdom. Her characters are multi-faceted and approach life realistically. Her style of writing and whimsical expressions leave the reader wanting a piece of cornbread and some sweet milk before bedtime. | |
