Tessa afshar is biblical and historical fiction awardwinning american author who has made a name for herself in the christian genre. Her first novel, pearl in the sand, won her new author of the year by the family fiction sponsored readers choice awards 2011. Sep 01, 2010 in pearl in the sand, tessa afshar has created compelling characters that bring new meaning to this wellloved biblical tale. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Oct 28, 2010 in pearl in the sand, tessa afshar has created compelling characters that bring new meaning to this wellloved biblical tale. Buy a cheap copy of pearl in the sand book by tessa afshar. Even more, though, you will rejoice with her when her body, soul, and spirit were healed with the touch of her savior. Tessa afshar author of pearl in the sand goodreads. Its a story of a broken young woman who has lost hope and faith in love until god opens her heart to him. Can a canaanite harlot who has made her livelihood by looking desirable to men make a fitting wife for one of the leaders of israel. But if i continue to think of it as someones imagination of what it could have been like, then i am okay. Pearl in the sand can a canaanite harlot who has made her living by looking desirable to men make a fitting wife for one of the leaders of israel.
Ive read other books by wellknown writers that read worse. Pearl in the sand tessa afshar inspirational historical fiction. Independent authors, netgalley, booksneeze, harlequin, tyndale, bethany house, pump up your books, and more. Pearl in the sand by tessa afshar is a fantastic example of the proper use of artistic license. Tessa afshars fictional recounting beautifully brings this story to life in an unforgettable manner. However, this novel must be compared to one book and one author.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read pearl in the sand. Fantastic research and stellar writing make this one you dont want to miss. Harvest of rubies is the second book by tessa afshar her first book was pearl in the sand the story of rahab. Tessa afshar books list of books by author tessa afshar. Buy pearl in the sand by tessa afshar online at alibris. Listen to pearl in the sand audiobook by tessa afshar.
Inspirational historical fiction books by tessa afshar. Tessa afshar s awardwinning novels of romance, redemption and restoration capture the mystery that was the world of the bible and make it come alive. Though fictional, this story is built on a foundation of biblical facts. In the field of grace, harvest of gold, harvest of rubies, pearl in the sand. She was born in iran, lived there for the first fourteen years of her life, and attended an english boarding school for girls before moving to the united states permanently. Tessa afshar author bringing the world of the bible to life.
Jill eileen smith, bestselling author of michal and abigail pearl in the sand, the story of rahab the harlot who became an ancestor of christ, delivers a very powerful truth within its pages. Browse audiobooks written by tessa afshar sorted by best. Afshar paints the redemptive story of rahab in vivid color. Pearl in the sand was the winner of the new author of the year award in the 2011 readers choice awards. Pearl in the sand ebook by tessa afshar rakuten kobo.
Tessa afshar was voted new author of the year by the family fiction sponsored readers choice award 2011 for her novel pearl in the sand. To my understanding, pearl in the sand is tessa afshars first published novel. Pearl in the sand by tessa afshar, read by laural merlington part of me is hesitant to read an authors fictitious rendering of truth in the word. Her novel, land of silence, won an inspy award, and was voted by. Can a canaanite harlot who has made her living by looking desirable to men make a fitting wife for one of the leaders of israel. Tessa afshar has nearly as great a talent as roseanna white and pearl in the sand is. Tessa afshars awardwinning novels of romance, redemption and restoration capture the mystery that was the world of the bible and make it come alive. Pearl in the sand resourcing the church moody publishers. Sep 01, 2010 tessa afshar is the awardwinning author of many biblical and inspirational historical fiction books, including harvest of gold which won a christy award and in the field of grace, a biblical fiction on the life of ruth. Looking for a mix of biblical stories and sweeping novels.
Afshars skilfull handling of these themes weave valuable lessons about forgiveness, gods love, and our worth in his eyes into the text of her novel. Tessa afshar is an awardwinning author of historical and biblical fiction. Pearl in the sand tessa afshar paperback books online. Pearl in the sand by tessa afshar was published by moody in october 2010. Rahab, a canaanite, turns her back on the gods of her people at a young age, disgusted with the rituals surrounding them. Tessa afshar, quote from pearl in the sand i mean that the reason god seems to act in ways that make no sense to us is that our perceptions are wrong. Other walls surround her as wellwalls of fear, rejection, and unworthiness. I absolutely loved the story, and next week her brand new book harvest of rubies will be released. In pearl in the sand, tessa afshar has created compelling characters that bring new meaning to this wellloved biblical tale. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pearl in the sand. It is hard not to be captivated by the story of rahab once one realizes that her past is scandalous at best, yet her lineage brought us noble men such as boaz, david, and eventually led to the birth of christ. Aug 24, 2012 pearl in the sand by tessa afshar, provides us with a beautiful possibility of how rahabs story might have gone. Born in the middle east, tessa spent her teen years in england and later moved to the united states.
Books are seen by some as a throwback to a previous world. Tessa afshar audio books tessa afshar was voted new author of the year by the family fiction sponsored readers choice award 2011 for her novel pearl in the sand. Pearl in the sand by tessa afshar, provides us with a beautiful possibility of how rahabs story might have gone. In harvest of rubies tessa tells the story of sarah nehemiahs cousin who unlike most women of the time can read and write and speak many languages. Rahab, a canaanite, turns her back on the gods of her people at a young. Aug 16, 2014 to my understanding, pearl in the sand is tessa afshars first published novel.
Read pearl in the sand online by tessa afshar books free 30. The story details rahab s life from her tragic beginnings as a destitute girl forced into prostitution so she can help support her family to her role as a significant woman of faith and a. Tessa afshars writing has been significantly influenced by her experiences growing up in iran, england, and the united states. Although i found that fact to be a little obvious at times, i took it into consideration and gave a little grace. Pearl in the sand is one of those books i wish everybody i know would read. If you have any questions regarding this statement, please feel free to contact me. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Pearl in the sand by tessa afshar reading guidebook club. Her conversion to christianity in her twenties changed the course of her life.
See all books authored by tessa afshar, including pearl in the sand, and harvest of rubies, and more on thriftbooks. Afshar tells the story of rahab, the harlet from jericho, who hid the two israeli spies and in return they spared her life. Afshar explores redemption, faith and forgiveness in a way which brings the bible to life and will have you running to god in order to experience his closeness. Tessa afshar brought these characters to life in such a beautiful way. Pearl in the sand is a narrative about rahab the prostitute. Pearl in the sand is a lovely story, vividly written, and is sure to please devotees of biblical fiction. This imagining of rahabs life has certainly fulfilled my desire to enter into the. Tessa afshar is the awardwinning author of inspirational historical fiction. You will laugh at alianas spirit and weep with her despair. Tessa afshar s fictional recounting beautifully brings this story to life in an unforgettable manner.
Tessa was born in iran and lived there for the first fourteen years of her life. Pearl in the sand can a canaanite harlot who has made her livelihood by looking desirable to men make a fitting wife for one of the leaders of israel. Pearl in the sand tessa afshar inspirational historical. Afshar wrote her first novel pearl in the sand in 2010, before she followed it up with harvest of rubies, the first of the harvest series in 2012. Tessa was born in iran and spent most of her childhood there, before she moved to england aged fourteen.
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