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Lineage of Grace #3
Unshaken: Ruth
Book 3 in the 5-book biblical historical fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.
She gave up everything, expecting nothing, and God honored her.
Meet Ruth , one of the five women in the lineage of Christ. Her loyalty―especially toward her mother-in-law Naomi―helped her to persevere in the face of tragedy, and God gave her a second chance at love. Readers will be encouraged by the truth that God will faithfully provide for His children even when all hope seems lost.
Unshaken is book three in the popular Lineage of Grace series about five unlikely women who changed eternity.
“Francine Rivers spins a tale that’s not only true to history, but satisfying to the heart.”
― Romantic Times
This novella includes an in-depth Bible study perfect for personal reflection or group discussion.
She gave up everything, expecting nothing, and God honored her.
Meet Ruth , one of the five women in the lineage of Christ. Her loyalty―especially toward her mother-in-law Naomi―helped her to persevere in the face of tragedy, and God gave her a second chance at love. Readers will be encouraged by the truth that God will faithfully provide for His children even when all hope seems lost.
Unshaken is book three in the popular Lineage of Grace series about five unlikely women who changed eternity.
“Francine Rivers spins a tale that’s not only true to history, but satisfying to the heart.”
― Romantic Times
This novella includes an in-depth Bible study perfect for personal reflection or group discussion.
185 pages, Hardcover
First published February 12, 2001
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Francine Rivers
59 books21k followersNew York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her numerous bestsellers include Redeeming Love, A Voice in the Wind, and Bridge to Haven, and her work has been translated into more than thirty different languages. She is a member of Romance Writers of America's coveted Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).
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August 23, 2016
3.5/5 stars
Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.
A few months ago I read the novella of Bathsheeba's story and I loved it. I decided to try another novella in the series--Ruth. While it was for the most part an entertaining read, some of the plot was too implausible for me.
What I liked: Francine Rivers is a great writer. She pulls you into the story and before long you are invested in the characters and their outcomes. Anytime an author can make me care and feel for their characters, I'm happy.
What I didn't like: The additions she made to the story didn't fit my image of Ruth or Boaz. I realize this is historical fiction and that the book of Ruth is only about five pages. Of course, Ms. Rivers will have to add things to the plot. She did the same thing in Bathsheeba's story. But in Bathsheeba's story it made sense and was believable to me.
The first thing I had a hard time with was Naomi's reaction during the first part of the book. I get that she's bitter and sad because of the death of her husband and two sons. What I didn't get is why Ruth would want to accompany her mother-in-law to a foreign land when all she did was complain. In the beginning, when Ruth's husband Mahlon is ill but still alive, Ms. Rivers depicts Ruth's family as wealthy. Her parents want her to return home to be with them. Contrast that to living with Naomi. All Naomi does is whine and complain all the way to Bethlehem. I realize God is in control, but I felt sorry for Ruth and I wouldn't want to stay with such a bitter woman.
She reminded me of this guy.
Come with me, Ruth, and worship my God. Then you can just as miserable as I am.
When they actually get to Bethlehem, Naomi lets Ruth go work all day in the fields while she stays back in Bethlehem gossiping with her friends. In the bible account, I got the impression Naomi was an older woman. But in Ms. Rivers version, she is in her early forties. I kept asking Naomi why don't you go help Ruth in the field and earn your keep?
The second thing that I had trouble swallowing was the relationship between Naomi and Boaz. In Ms. Rivers version, Boaz had once-upon-a-time been in love with Naomi and wanted to marry her. But Naomi begged her father to tell Boaz she was marrying Elimelech. I had a hard time with this.
I thought it was unnecessary. If Naomi wanted, she could have married Boaz herself to provide for Ruth.
One thing the book did show was that God is always in control, even when things seem bleak. Boaz and Ruth both loved and trusted God, and he blessed them abundantly.
Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.
A few months ago I read the novella of Bathsheeba's story and I loved it. I decided to try another novella in the series--Ruth. While it was for the most part an entertaining read, some of the plot was too implausible for me.
What I liked: Francine Rivers is a great writer. She pulls you into the story and before long you are invested in the characters and their outcomes. Anytime an author can make me care and feel for their characters, I'm happy.
What I didn't like: The additions she made to the story didn't fit my image of Ruth or Boaz. I realize this is historical fiction and that the book of Ruth is only about five pages. Of course, Ms. Rivers will have to add things to the plot. She did the same thing in Bathsheeba's story. But in Bathsheeba's story it made sense and was believable to me.
The first thing I had a hard time with was Naomi's reaction during the first part of the book. I get that she's bitter and sad because of the death of her husband and two sons. What I didn't get is why Ruth would want to accompany her mother-in-law to a foreign land when all she did was complain. In the beginning, when Ruth's husband Mahlon is ill but still alive, Ms. Rivers depicts Ruth's family as wealthy. Her parents want her to return home to be with them. Contrast that to living with Naomi. All Naomi does is whine and complain all the way to Bethlehem. I realize God is in control, but I felt sorry for Ruth and I wouldn't want to stay with such a bitter woman.
She reminded me of this guy.
Come with me, Ruth, and worship my God. Then you can just as miserable as I am.
When they actually get to Bethlehem, Naomi lets Ruth go work all day in the fields while she stays back in Bethlehem gossiping with her friends. In the bible account, I got the impression Naomi was an older woman. But in Ms. Rivers version, she is in her early forties. I kept asking Naomi why don't you go help Ruth in the field and earn your keep?
The second thing that I had trouble swallowing was the relationship between Naomi and Boaz. In Ms. Rivers version, Boaz had once-upon-a-time been in love with Naomi and wanted to marry her. But Naomi begged her father to tell Boaz she was marrying Elimelech. I had a hard time with this.
I thought it was unnecessary. If Naomi wanted, she could have married Boaz herself to provide for Ruth.
One thing the book did show was that God is always in control, even when things seem bleak. Boaz and Ruth both loved and trusted God, and he blessed them abundantly.
August 16, 2018
Can we all for one moment just think of what it would take to go from a life of riches to a life of rags? Many of us wouldn't even think about doing such a thing, but Ruth did it with duty and respect without complaint. The love she had for the God of Israel was unshaken and she followed Naomi even though she knew everyone would be against her. This wonderful tale proves that God can take even the most dire situations and turn it into something beautiful.
October 20, 2019
Man jau nu ļoti patīk lasīt Bībeles stāstu pieaugušajiem. Jau sen zināmie vēstures tēli ar iedvesto dzīvību un raksturu, protams, ir tikai interpretācija, bet tas vēl jo vairāk ļauj pārdomāt, ko tu pats esi sapratis no oriģinālā stāsta un ko sapratusi autore.
January 29, 2020
4.5 stars. I really loved this one, but something about it doesn't sit right with me and I think it's Rivers authorial decisions with Naomi's past. Review to come.
May 30, 2023
DNF at 43%
When I got to the part where Boaz is saying he once sought Naomi for his wife, I decided not to finish.
I wasn’t really a fan of that plot line 😂. If you’re going to add stuff to the story, at least make it good. An old flame becoming your mother in law does not qualify as “good” in my book.
When I got to the part where Boaz is saying he once sought Naomi for his wife, I decided not to finish.
I wasn’t really a fan of that plot line 😂. If you’re going to add stuff to the story, at least make it good. An old flame becoming your mother in law does not qualify as “good” in my book.
January 2, 2022
This was my 222nd and last book of the year 2021—at least, it is on my Goodreads challenge—And I'm just so thankful to God for being so gracious to me and blessing me so much and letting me read as much as I did this year.
Unshaken is a touching retelling of the story of Ruth. The story was short but full and had good pacing, and I had a pleasant time reading it.
Ruth was just so pure, loyal, humble, faithful, and loving. I loved her so much. The contrast between her faith and trust and Naomi's bitterness and despair was excellently executed. I always knew that it was very hard for Ruth to go to Bethlehem with Naomi, and I knew that what she did at the end with Boaz had to have taken an inordinate amount of courage. But I guess reading it in story form made it all the more real to me and made me realize once again just how virtuous, amazing, and courageous Ruth was.
The author did take a lot of "creative liberty," though. Some of the additions weren't bad, but other things kind of just didn't work or were weird. Like, for example, the whole thing with Boaz liking Naomi before. That was just...weird.
Overall, this book was enjoyable, and I'd say it was a pretty good book to end the year on. Definitely better than what I ended with last year.
Unshaken is a touching retelling of the story of Ruth. The story was short but full and had good pacing, and I had a pleasant time reading it.
Ruth was just so pure, loyal, humble, faithful, and loving. I loved her so much. The contrast between her faith and trust and Naomi's bitterness and despair was excellently executed. I always knew that it was very hard for Ruth to go to Bethlehem with Naomi, and I knew that what she did at the end with Boaz had to have taken an inordinate amount of courage. But I guess reading it in story form made it all the more real to me and made me realize once again just how virtuous, amazing, and courageous Ruth was.
The author did take a lot of "creative liberty," though. Some of the additions weren't bad, but other things kind of just didn't work or were weird. Like, for example, the whole thing with Boaz liking Naomi before. That was just...weird.
Overall, this book was enjoyable, and I'd say it was a pretty good book to end the year on. Definitely better than what I ended with last year.
November 4, 2012
Loved, loved loved this love story between Ruth and Boaz! I loved also how she brought out some of the trials and prejudices that may have taken place in Boaz's life because of Rahab being his mother, a Canaanite woman and ex-harlot. I had never thought of the effect that may have had on him growing up and getting a wife in a very strict culture. Good book!
July 19, 2015
This is biblical fiction based on the life of Ruth and Boaz, ancestors of Jesus.
The book belongs to the series "Linage of grace" and It's about 150 pages, the rest is a short study to go deeper in the story.
What I like about reading biblical fiction is that my interest for the real story in the Bible goes up.
Usually, reading the original version is what I want to do next, which I think is one the purposes of authors in this particular genre.
It also helps you understand hebrew culture a bit more and how the Law worked for them in the everyday issues.
I find it difficult to connect with the characters and their emotions. There are great messages throughout the book about virtue above beauty, trusting God and being faithful but I could not get really involved in the story.
Also, the love between Ruth and Boaz seemed kind of forced for me at times.
Basically, the book is good. The lessons you learn are valuable. It's short and it helped me understand better Ruth's story, which was the reason I read it in first place.
The book belongs to the series "Linage of grace" and It's about 150 pages, the rest is a short study to go deeper in the story.
What I like about reading biblical fiction is that my interest for the real story in the Bible goes up.
Usually, reading the original version is what I want to do next, which I think is one the purposes of authors in this particular genre.
It also helps you understand hebrew culture a bit more and how the Law worked for them in the everyday issues.
I find it difficult to connect with the characters and their emotions. There are great messages throughout the book about virtue above beauty, trusting God and being faithful but I could not get really involved in the story.
Also, the love between Ruth and Boaz seemed kind of forced for me at times.
Basically, the book is good. The lessons you learn are valuable. It's short and it helped me understand better Ruth's story, which was the reason I read it in first place.
July 13, 2019
Another excellent Biblical fiction book by Francine Rivers. She brings the life and times of Ruth and Naomi alive. From wealth to poverty to wealth once again, Ruth never loses her belief in Yahweh and never fails in her love and care for her mother-in-law, Naomi. Ruth's faith sustained her and God led her into the life He wanted her to have. A role model of faith and belief.
December 12, 2015
What an amazing story of unshakeable faith in God. I enjoyed listening to Rivers historical fiction based on the story of Ruth. All the woman in this series were "grafted in". What an amazing God we have!!!!
March 15, 2024
A quick read by Francine Rivers that draws a reader in. A journey of Ruth & Naomi and Boaz . Loved the fact Naomi had great wisdom and uses it help Ruth . What friendship these two had.
Is anything possible with God??
Is anything possible with God??
June 5, 2019
This was a good addition to my study in Ruth! Rivers brought a lot of thoughts to the table that I wouldn’t have considered otherwise. I really appreciated the study guide included!
November 26, 2024
It may be a little simplistic and easy to understand, the plot isn't that complicated and the characters are just eh but I did love reading it and the small yet impactful plot points that do keep me wanting to know more on what happens next. I liked how the author expanded such a small story that can literally just be said in one paragraph, but it is turned into an actual small sized novel. But one thing that i did not like about this is if you compare it to the previous two entries. If you compare them, you can certainly see that the first two books have more emotionally intense scenes and make the reader experience connections to the characters and the events that happen, the plot and how each character is intertwined and complex yet understandable. Compared to the first two, this one just lacks what made me like this bible inspired series,..,.,.,
October 25, 2023
I really loved how so much focus was put on Naomis bitterness and faith in this retelling of the book of Ruth. She married a man of little faith, and it cost her everything. She went through so much heartache in her life. But she had the courage to hope and have faith in God Almighty once more, in encouraging Ruth to lay at Boaz feet. It is just incredible how God redeemed Naomis life. She felt completely abandoned by God and God restored her. The story was also written through the perspectives of Ruth and Boaz, but as someone with an unbelieving husband, I just connected with Naomi so much, and appreciated the way the author approached this retelling.
March 15, 2024
Biblijinė istorija ištempta iki novelės. Apie žmonių santykius, gyvenimo sunkumus ir meilės atradimą, kai mažiausiai to tikiesi. Įdomu buvo sužinoti to laiko papročius ir kultūros subtilybes. Tikriausiai autorei buvo sunku rasti pakankamai informacijos, kad atskleisti visus veikėjus ir aprašyti plačiau, nes norėjosi daugiau.
January 1, 2024
Prolly the weirdest version of Ruth I've ever read
December 30, 2024
Such a good book!!!!!!!
April 27, 2025
I'm loving reading this series!!!
April 8, 2025
my bible reading today was the book of ruth which called for a re-read of this one ❤️ such a beautiful story
October 21, 2022
I love the story of Ruth and Boaz. Jehovah Jirah
July 27, 2024
3 and a half stars⭐
The story of Ruth told in the Bible in the book of Ruth is beautiful and timeless and has always been an inspiration to me. I didn't care, however, for this telling of it. It felt a little awkward at times and certain other add in's I didn't care for. I was torn between 3 and a half or four stars.
The story of Ruth told in the Bible in the book of Ruth is beautiful and timeless and has always been an inspiration to me. I didn't care, however, for this telling of it. It felt a little awkward at times and certain other add in's I didn't care for. I was torn between 3 and a half or four stars.
November 30, 2024
very weird subplot that ruined the whole thing for me
December 20, 2022
Francine Rivers’ telling of the story of Ruth is my favorite in the series thus far. The Lineage of Grace series is a collection of Biblical fiction biographical novellas about 5 women in the lineage of Jesus Christ. The first book, Unveiled: Tamar, though 192 pages, felt more like a sketch of the woman whose life is account in one chapter of Scripture, Genesis 38. Rahab’s story (Unashamed: Lineage of Grace #2) features in Joshua Chapter 2-6, giving Rivers more to work with. Though Unashamed: Rahab is the only one of the five novellas to win the Christy Award, I found it a challenging read.
Ruth is also covered in four chapters of Scripture, but her story is accounted in its own book, bearing her name. I’m unsure whether it was Rivers’ presentation or the familiarity of Ruth that made Unshaken a delight. While the two previous characters seem to burst into Rivers’ narrative, somewhat fully formed, Ruth is presented as a recent widow trying to navigate the dark mire of grief, the spiritual life of her native Moab in contrast to the God of Israel her marriage exposed her to, the needs of her aging mother-in-law and her future prospects in life. Consistent with the Biblical account, Ruth is narrowly focused on survival when she and Naomi straggle into Bethlehem. It is only as her physical needs for food, work, and stability are met that Ruth’s perspective, directed by Naomi, expands to notice Boaz. I appreciated how Rivers developed the maturation of the characters as relationship between Ruth and Boaz dawns, as well as the role Naomi played.
However, I was… troubled?... is too strong a word. While it is clear that Naomi and Boaz were both children of Bethlehem grown to adulthood, I didn’t see the connections drawn by Rivers in Unshaken in the Biblical account. The artist’s creative license flows through that aspect of the story and the disturbance was not enough to ruin Unshaken, especially as these hypotheticals were not long dwelt upon. Additionally, I thought there was a missed opportunity to develop how Boaz’ connection to the Canaanite Rahab would have shaped his life and his openness to the Moabitess, Ruth. Though perhaps because there is a genealogical time gap issue, Rivers chose to forgo the matter? If you want to read more about the genealogy, see
https://petergoeman.com/was-boaz-the-...
Unwinding of the past of Naomi’s family and simultaneous weaving of the future in Rivers articulated of this well-known story made Unshaken my favorite of the series so far.
As throughout the Lineage of Grace series, Unshaken: Ruth is followed by a 5-day Bible study, which would make an interesting book club discussion. Due to the familiarity of the book of Ruth, I personally didn’t spend as much time in the Bible study as I did previous installments. But as far as I noticed, the Bible study was on par with other installments.
There’s more! My reading project is Francine Rivers Lineage of Grace series, followed by Sons of Encouragement. The next novella is:
Unspoken: Bathsheba (Lineage of Grace #4), Rivers, 2001
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Ruth is also covered in four chapters of Scripture, but her story is accounted in its own book, bearing her name. I’m unsure whether it was Rivers’ presentation or the familiarity of Ruth that made Unshaken a delight. While the two previous characters seem to burst into Rivers’ narrative, somewhat fully formed, Ruth is presented as a recent widow trying to navigate the dark mire of grief, the spiritual life of her native Moab in contrast to the God of Israel her marriage exposed her to, the needs of her aging mother-in-law and her future prospects in life. Consistent with the Biblical account, Ruth is narrowly focused on survival when she and Naomi straggle into Bethlehem. It is only as her physical needs for food, work, and stability are met that Ruth’s perspective, directed by Naomi, expands to notice Boaz. I appreciated how Rivers developed the maturation of the characters as relationship between Ruth and Boaz dawns, as well as the role Naomi played.
However, I was… troubled?... is too strong a word. While it is clear that Naomi and Boaz were both children of Bethlehem grown to adulthood, I didn’t see the connections drawn by Rivers in Unshaken in the Biblical account. The artist’s creative license flows through that aspect of the story and the disturbance was not enough to ruin Unshaken, especially as these hypotheticals were not long dwelt upon. Additionally, I thought there was a missed opportunity to develop how Boaz’ connection to the Canaanite Rahab would have shaped his life and his openness to the Moabitess, Ruth. Though perhaps because there is a genealogical time gap issue, Rivers chose to forgo the matter? If you want to read more about the genealogy, see
https://petergoeman.com/was-boaz-the-...
Unwinding of the past of Naomi’s family and simultaneous weaving of the future in Rivers articulated of this well-known story made Unshaken my favorite of the series so far.
As throughout the Lineage of Grace series, Unshaken: Ruth is followed by a 5-day Bible study, which would make an interesting book club discussion. Due to the familiarity of the book of Ruth, I personally didn’t spend as much time in the Bible study as I did previous installments. But as far as I noticed, the Bible study was on par with other installments.
There’s more! My reading project is Francine Rivers Lineage of Grace series, followed by Sons of Encouragement. The next novella is:
Unspoken: Bathsheba (Lineage of Grace #4), Rivers, 2001
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
July 8, 2008
After reading this book one can see how Ruth is an amazing inspiration. She is wonderfully portrayed as a virtuous woman who sacrifices all to care for her widowed mother-in-law. The care she gives Naomi is a true example of someone who loves faithfully and is committed to doing what is right, even when it could cost everything.
Francine Rivers pulls out things from scripture that are not typically considered, such as the cost to leave home and dangerous journey back to Naomi's homeland. Since Ruth was a foreigner, people probably rejected her, ignored her, or treated her poorly once she entered into Jerusalem. Details of Ruth's faithfulness and diligence are described beautifully.
This book is wonderfully written. I highly recommend reading this book along with the others in this series.
Francine Rivers pulls out things from scripture that are not typically considered, such as the cost to leave home and dangerous journey back to Naomi's homeland. Since Ruth was a foreigner, people probably rejected her, ignored her, or treated her poorly once she entered into Jerusalem. Details of Ruth's faithfulness and diligence are described beautifully.
This book is wonderfully written. I highly recommend reading this book along with the others in this series.
July 26, 2011
Francine Rivers does it again-- another great retelling of the classic Bible history account of Ruth. As I read this story, I realized I had never given much thought to what happened prior to Naomi and her family's move to Moab and what that meant. Her husband was forsaking the Lord to live in a heathen nation, and Naomi followed. As with every choice that runs against God's instruction, she and her family faced consequences. Her son's grew up and married women outside their faith; Naomi was cut off from the support of fellow believers in her homeland. But the Lord redeems us even from our own mistakes. Ruth is brought to faith and gives up everything to return with Naomi after she is widowed. The retelling of Ruth's strong and noble character along with that of Boaz warms the heart, just as it does in the original account. River's throws in a twist making Boaz a jilted suitor of Naomi... I don't know if that was really necessary, but it is a fictionalized account, afterall.
December 18, 2015
After Ruth's husband, Mahlon dies, Naomi is alone with her daughter in laws, Orpha and Ruth. Her husband and other son had past on. Naomi makes the decision to leave Kir-hareseth and return to Bethlehem. Ruth stays with Naomi, turning her back on her family, country and religion. The walk is hard on Naomi and when they get to Bethlehem they are forced to live in a cave and Ruth goes to the fields gleening the edges of fields for them to survive. After being treated badly at one field she ends up gleaning at Boaz's field. He treats her very well. Naomi gave Ruth guidance in developing a relationship with Boaz.
I really like this series. Even though it is historical fiction, it is based on the bible story of Ruth and Naomi. I like how the story gives insight into how life could have been for them. As well as the sacrifice Ruth made to stay with Naomi. The story does a very good job of pointing out that God will take care of our needs.
I really like this series. Even though it is historical fiction, it is based on the bible story of Ruth and Naomi. I like how the story gives insight into how life could have been for them. As well as the sacrifice Ruth made to stay with Naomi. The story does a very good job of pointing out that God will take care of our needs.
July 10, 2008
I have been intending to read this series of novellas for several years now, but as I read them this summer I realize that I may not have been ready earlier for all God is now teaching me. I have been learning much in recent years about the times of the patriarchs, and these small books focusing on the five women noted in the genealogy of Christ have given me greater insight than I ever imagined. From Tamar’s desperate attempts to awaken Judah’s sense of obligation, to Rahab’s great faith in the midst of an approaching war, to my current read of Ruth and Naomi and the unbreakable bond between them, the Lineage of Grace series is enlightening and provocative and filled with historical context that somehow previously escaped me. Completion of each book brings an urgency to dive into the next one, and that’s my hope for every book I read.
August 11, 2009
This is the historical fiction story of Ruth from the Bible. I have really enjoyed reading this authors books on the women of the Bible. Reading these books is a great way to understand the customs and traditions that existed during this time period. It helps you to understand the characters better.
Pg 16 "Naomi's sorrow was so deep that she felt paralyzed by it. All she could do is wait for the sun to rise so she could go on sitting in this dusty,dank corner and listening to the rush of people going past her door. How dare life go on as it always had, when her sons were dead! She resented the laughter of the neighbors outside her door. She was embittered by the changeless activity. Were her loved ones so unimportant they might have been mere grains of sand cast into the Dead Sea, leaving hardly a ripple?"
Pg 16 "Naomi's sorrow was so deep that she felt paralyzed by it. All she could do is wait for the sun to rise so she could go on sitting in this dusty,dank corner and listening to the rush of people going past her door. How dare life go on as it always had, when her sons were dead! She resented the laughter of the neighbors outside her door. She was embittered by the changeless activity. Were her loved ones so unimportant they might have been mere grains of sand cast into the Dead Sea, leaving hardly a ripple?"
March 2, 2021
I found myself cringing several times... why?
The main problem I had with this book is that it says that Boaz liked Naomi before when they were young.
This simple (unbiblical) plot twist makes the romance so uncomfortable. I can't imagine marrying my mother's suiter and then have my mother com live with us. Awkward. Awkward.
The story of Ruth is the most romantic in the whole bible, yet the only romance is "duty" and raw "his body was on fire" stuff.
This story shifts between the old hebrew mindset of "I must bare his sons" and the shallow modern "but is he handsome?" and I truly believe it wasn't ether way, I believe both of those are shallow views of the actual biblical story.
I was disappointed. I don't think it was this way, I don't consider it realistic.
The main problem I had with this book is that it says that Boaz liked Naomi before when they were young.
This simple (unbiblical) plot twist makes the romance so uncomfortable. I can't imagine marrying my mother's suiter and then have my mother com live with us. Awkward. Awkward.
The story of Ruth is the most romantic in the whole bible, yet the only romance is "duty" and raw "his body was on fire" stuff.
This story shifts between the old hebrew mindset of "I must bare his sons" and the shallow modern "but is he handsome?" and I truly believe it wasn't ether way, I believe both of those are shallow views of the actual biblical story.
I was disappointed. I don't think it was this way, I don't consider it realistic.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 8, 2014
Unshaken: Ruth (Lineage of Grace #3)
Francine Rivers
Book Summary: A beautiful retelling of the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. Ruth gave up everything, expected nothing, and God honored her. Readers will be encouraged by the truth that God will faithfully provide for His children even when all hope seems lost.
Review: My favorite of the series. It is a magnificent retelling of the story of Ruth & Boaz. Ms. Rivers does a reverent writing of this story with details that are fiction but believable. She honors the scriptures but set up this retelling with scripture and historic details that go together beautifully. I loved the entire series but this novella was my favorite.
Francine Rivers
Book Summary: A beautiful retelling of the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. Ruth gave up everything, expected nothing, and God honored her. Readers will be encouraged by the truth that God will faithfully provide for His children even when all hope seems lost.
Review: My favorite of the series. It is a magnificent retelling of the story of Ruth & Boaz. Ms. Rivers does a reverent writing of this story with details that are fiction but believable. She honors the scriptures but set up this retelling with scripture and historic details that go together beautifully. I loved the entire series but this novella was my favorite.
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