Book Club Launch January 9th
In conjunction with our reading of Esther in our bible
studies, we will be reading the novel, Chosen by Ginger Garrett.
Our goal is to have the first five chapters read by January
9th. I encourage you to start
your own book gatherings in your area.
To actively join our online book gathering, just click in to
this blog every Wednesday and post a comment under the discussion questions
posted. Check in as often as you want to engage in discussion.
You can join the Book Club at any time.
Chosen: The Lost
Diaries of Queen Esther
"There is only
one ransom for a woman's heart, and that is love, given in honor."
Based on the
historical account of Queen Esther of Persia, the novel also includes
contemporary accounts that support the ancient story. Recognized by the ECPA as
being one of the five best novels of 2006, and awarded the Reviewer's Choice
Award from Romantic Times Magazine, Chosen continues to be a
favorite among Ginger's readers.
Wrenched from a simple
life for her beauty, Esther finds herself at the mercy of King Xerxes. Leaving
behind her only relative, her cousin Mordecai, and her first true love, Cyrus,
she is thrown headlong into the unrestrained extravagance of palace living.
Quick of mind and strong in spirit, she refuses to suffer the fate of her harem
sisters and boldly challenges Xerxes to give of his heart before taking his
pleasure, thus sealing her place beside him as queen. While conspiracy spins
its diabolical web, Esther's mind and spirit waver, and she is forced to
confront the past in order to save her future—and that of an entire nation.
"This book defies
normal boundaries…a truly astonishing first novel."
Best-selling author
Davis Bunn
"A story that is
sure to be a classic! Exciting, dramatic, and filled with truth. A great read
from the first page!"
Best-selling authors
of the Zion Covenant Series and the A.D. Chronicles
"An exciting
novel from a talented new author."
Karen Kingsbury,
best-selling author of the Redemption series
*information from Ginger Garrett’s website
