Waterborne: Chronicle of the Clan of Noah. A Novel.

by David J. Marsh

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.

Kindle Edition

Published October 4, 2023

Reviews

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 will love this book!

[Abbey Jahath · Rating 5 out of 5]

David Marsh’s book Waterborne is storytelling at its finest. He takes the well-known Biblical story of Noah, and gives first-person life, feelings and emotions to his family members...from their first moments of hearing Noah talk of the instructions he was given by The Maker, through the years of doubt, struggles against neighbors and skeptics who made fun of their efforts. Then terror when the rains came, and doubts as to what they would face. “We made plans for a life we couldn’t imagine.” Marsh uses vernacular one would think reminiscent of that era. I will not think of the story of Noah in the same way.

[Heidi Keiser · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Jeanette · Rating 4 out of 5]

You'll definitely want to read this one. It'll give you a different perspective on Noah's story. Read about how the whole family experienced the flood not just Noah, their struggles, their doubts and how they relied on their faith. You won’t want to put it down. Grab your copy today!