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Waterborne: Chronicle of the Clan of Noah. A Novel.
A floating Eden. A keep of beasts. Mankind begins again.
The famed prophet and shipbuilder lays in his tent, on his deathbed. The family gathers, as family will, taking turns
at his side—a few minutes, a day. Each brings their memories, scars, and burdens. A wife, three sons, and
their three wives—each knows the past, and each offers a telling.
The prophet shipbuilder is dead.
A family history is revealed.
From smallest detail to sweeping revelation, we are told of life inside the family that survived the prophecy,
absorbed the ridicule and carried the memory. Construction plans scratched onto slate, snakes the girth of cedar trunks, and a vineyard reduced to a pasture of ash. With the sunrise over a new world, a single narrative
emerges of life inside the clan of Noah.
Life with Noah wasn’t easy. Life without him wasn’t possibl e.
The longest shadow on earth was cast by the work of their hands.
The famed prophet and shipbuilder lays in his tent, on his deathbed. The family gathers, as family will, taking turns
at his side—a few minutes, a day. Each brings their memories, scars, and burdens. A wife, three sons, and
their three wives—each knows the past, and each offers a telling.
The prophet shipbuilder is dead.
A family history is revealed.
From smallest detail to sweeping revelation, we are told of life inside the family that survived the prophecy,
absorbed the ridicule and carried the memory. Construction plans scratched onto slate, snakes the girth of cedar trunks, and a vineyard reduced to a pasture of ash. With the sunrise over a new world, a single narrative
emerges of life inside the clan of Noah.
Life with Noah wasn’t easy. Life without him wasn’t possibl e.
The longest shadow on earth was cast by the work of their hands.
212 pages, Paperback
Published September 16, 2023
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October 15, 2023
Does the story of Noah’s ark have an over-familiarity to you? I know, I know! You’ve heard it ever since you were a kid, right? Oh, my goodness! Do not miss this book! It captivates you and pulls you into the action immediately!
We begin by listening to Shem, Noah’s son, tell his story firsthand. It’s as if we’re right there! I’m most impressed by how the characters come to life.
How does a family make the transition from their everyday normal life to life on a boat? How do they pay for such a huge project? Where does the money come from to buy the timber and pitch for the ark? How do they prepare food for an indefinite period of time? How do they prepare to feed and care for all of the animals that will enter the ark, again for an unknown period of time?
It never occurred to me that they might have had their own doubts as they pursued their vision. Or that other relatives might have tried to convince them that this was insane.
I loved the humor in Ham’s sudden revelation as the animals boarded the ark - “Stinking steam rose in the morning sunlight. It was then I realized my primary tools in the days afloat, should such days arrive, would be a sack and a scoop.”
David very cleverly brings Noah’s family to life and lets us see these challenges through their eyes. Suddenly Noah’s story becomes relevant to today and his family as real as your family.”
If you’re a fan of “The Chosen,” you should love this book!
We begin by listening to Shem, Noah’s son, tell his story firsthand. It’s as if we’re right there! I’m most impressed by how the characters come to life.
How does a family make the transition from their everyday normal life to life on a boat? How do they pay for such a huge project? Where does the money come from to buy the timber and pitch for the ark? How do they prepare food for an indefinite period of time? How do they prepare to feed and care for all of the animals that will enter the ark, again for an unknown period of time?
It never occurred to me that they might have had their own doubts as they pursued their vision. Or that other relatives might have tried to convince them that this was insane.
I loved the humor in Ham’s sudden revelation as the animals boarded the ark - “Stinking steam rose in the morning sunlight. It was then I realized my primary tools in the days afloat, should such days arrive, would be a sack and a scoop.”
David very cleverly brings Noah’s family to life and lets us see these challenges through their eyes. Suddenly Noah’s story becomes relevant to today and his family as real as your family.”
If you’re a fan of “The Chosen,” you should love this book!
October 16, 2023
This is a beautiful fictional story of Noah’s family reflecting on their time building the ark. It is written in a way that brings to life each character and their relationship with Noah before, during, and after the flood. As I read the journal entries of Noah’s family, I see glimpses of common people who struggled with how to follow Noah and what he was called to do. I would encourage you to read this book and imagine life with Noah.
October 17, 2023
This book brought the story of Noah to life! It’s tempting for me to picture Noah and his family as super godly people, but this book reminded me that they too were human and had their doubts, struggles, and flaws. I also appreciated the unique angle that David Marsh wrote this story from. Instead of simply relating a narrative of events, he allowed each person to tell the story from their perspective while sharing their memories about Noah after his death.
October 16, 2023
Fiction and biblical truths walk into a huge Ark and sailed off to a new beginning! A brilliant rainbow followed the storm, carrying a Covenant and a promise ....
Noah and family were very grateful. We all should be too.
A huge story retold....from each member of the family.
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I very much enjoyed reading this book!
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Noah and family were very grateful. We all should be too.
A huge story retold....from each member of the family.
Getcha a copy soon ! #arkbook #waterbornebook
I very much enjoyed reading this book!
https://a.co/d/goOpjFh
October 16, 2023
Oh my goodness this book is so good. I had to force myself to slow down and savor every chapter, every word. Now to let my daughter read it, so she can let me know if my grandsons would like to find this in their stocking for Christmas❤️
March 23, 2024
This is a very interesting book! It's almost a narrative about Noah by his family and those he loved. Each person remembered different parts of their journey and how they were affected by it. The amazing thing to me was that Noah heard God speak to him audibly. What a wonderful treasure!
June 9, 2024
This is a very interesting take on the story of Noah. I enjoyed seeing the events from so many different viewpoints. It really shows how much our personal story goes into viewpoints and how the way we look at things can make a difference in the choices we make.
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