The novel Unspoken written by Francine Rivers and inspired by a bible story illustrates a strong example of one woman's life-altering decision. Fighting, passion, betrayal, romance, and murder, this book possesses what every worthwhile book should. This takes place in the ancient times of Israel (around 1000 BC) in which there are many differences from our culture and our era as well. The author takes you back to this time and place with beautifully descriptive language. As I was reading the book I almost felt as if I was watching a movie in my mind.

Bathsheba lived in an age and province where women seemed of little significance compared to men. Women were not allowed to work outside of the home. Their responsibility was to maintain their home, meet the needs of their husband, and have many children. Women were talked about as if they were s

Yes, it's true that if it doesn't kill you it only makes you stronger. The trials we face test our character and teach us to persevere. Without rainy days, who can appreciate the sunshine?

ome sort of trophy, and the more children they bore for their husbands, the more prized they would become. Girls were between the ages of twelve and fourteen when they were arranged to be married. Batsheba was no exception to this rule. She too was forced to be wed at a young age to a man she didn't know. "Bathsheba's father and grandfather accepted the bride-price from Uriah the Hittite, and all, in their minds, was settled." (Pg. 22) Although she didn't realize it yet, this common life was not one Bathsheba would lead.

Because of Bathsheba's faith, she believed in a God of forgiveness, even though she had a difficult time forgiving herself. She was as patient as she could be through all of her pain. And then a ray of light peered through.

Although, most of this book is foreign to our culture, this particular main event illustrates a clear picture as to why Americans tend to get themselves into so much trouble. If it feels good, do it, right? Maybe we are so use to getting what we want when we want it that we have no sense of self-control. I'm not sure that the word "temptation" applies to us anymore, after all, we don't contemplate, we just go for it, without a thought, at the expense of ourselves and others. For example, unprotected sex leads to unwanted pregnancy or abortion, sexually transmitted disease

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Approximate Word count = 1029
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)