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A review by jesslolsen
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
5.0
A beautifully crafted reimagining of the life of Jesus. The authors note at the end talks about how this story differs and draws inspiration from history, scripture and popular beliefs, but it’s easy to believe that this story could be true because it is so beautifully written.
I’m not particularly religious, however I don’t think you have to be/don’t have to be to appreciate this story - it’s more about the lives of women in this era and how they were intelligent and resilient despite being largely bought/sold/mistreated by me. What stays with me most isn’t Jesus, but how important it is so honor and persist with your passion (the “largeness”) in you, despite any obstacles.
I’m not particularly religious, however I don’t think you have to be/don’t have to be to appreciate this story - it’s more about the lives of women in this era and how they were intelligent and resilient despite being largely bought/sold/mistreated by me. What stays with me most isn’t Jesus, but how important it is so honor and persist with your passion (the “largeness”) in you, despite any obstacles.