Lost Loves of the Bible: Desired : The Untold Story of Samson and Delilah (Paperback)

from theepicrat

DESIRED caught me off-guard as Samson's story unfolds, not shared by the man himself, but told by 3 different women involved in his destined demise. Let me just say that the story was not as heart-wrenchingly beautiful as the song Hallelujah; instead, there was anger and blood and not nearly enou...

from bookworm2bookworm

Being a fan of Bible stories in general and of Samson's story in particular, I really was looking forward to reading this book as it tells his story from a totally different point of view, that of the three very important women in his life.From the start of this book, I knew it would be different...

from MaryAnn12

A powerful and unique take on the biblical story. The strong female characters, good and evil, leave their mark. Persuasive and intriguing. The writing is stylized though not overly florid, as befits the subject, and the imagery is rich and colorful. I found the novel filled with wisdom and stren...

from southernsassygirl

Ginger Garrett is a masterful storyteller. Through vivid descriptions and accurate research, she sweeps the reader away on a trip to the ancient city of Timnah during Philistine rule. The wine is plenty, the idol worship is rampant, yet love is still sought in this heathen land. It is here that t...

from MaryAnn12

A powerful and unique take on the biblical story. The strong female characters, good and evil, leave their mark. Persuasive and intriguing. The writing is stylized though not overly florid, as befits the subject, and the imagery is rich and colorful. I found the novel filled with wisdom and stren...