A Quickening

by Rosemary Hector

Journey afresh into the wonder, beauty, and glory to be found in the age-old story of Christmas This beautiful giftbook weaves together different voices, forms, and perspectives in a collection of thought-provoking and inspiring poems that retell and reframe the nativity story. A rich tapestry of fresh insights, it offers readers moments to pause and reflect in the busiest time of the year. The perfect accompaniment through Advent, A Quickening invites people to encounter this story for themselves, with words that speak to the heart as well as the head, helping Christians to focus again on the one at the center of it all--Jesus. Stunningly designed with pen-and-ink hand-drawn illustrations, this is a book to treasure or give as a meaningful gift this holiday season, for those who wish to experience the Christmas story anew or who do not know the story at all.

Genres: Poetry

48 pages, Hardcover

Published February 25, 2020

Reviews

[Julie Nicholson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice little book with poems, vignettes and illustrations, taking the reader through the characters and moments in the Christmas story. Short, but worth returning to and pondering.