I have been feeling a lot of pressure from some friends to read the book A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers. And yesterday I finally did. Suffice to say it was incredible I couldn't put the book down. Read it in less than 2 days. Yup all 500 pages. Which is pretty standard where I'm concerned anyway.
For those of you who might be scared off by the cover and the back of the book which says, "A young Christian slave girl struggles to reconcile her love for a handsome aristocrat with her deep faith, as she confronts the dark and decadent forces of imperial Rome ... " you might think, "Oh no! Cheesy romance!" But trust me there couldn't be anything further from the truth. There isn't anything the least bit "romantic" about this book. Unless of course you think it's romantic to watch gladiators kill each other for sport, learn how the decadence of Rome spread through the Empire like a disease, or learn shocking parallels that exist between our modern society and ancient Rome (trust me they ain't good). Anyway I'm definitely recommending this book to both men and women. It also has some really cool discussion questions at the end that help you dig into the text better. (Excellent reading for small groups).
I prefer the synopsis that says. "Hadassah, a Christian, is taken as a slave by a Roman family and falls in love with their son Marcus. Meanwhile, a Germaina warrior, Atretes, is taken as a gladiator to fight for his life in the Ludus. Both must face challenges and love as their lives intertwine, and bring them together in a triangle of hate and love. " Although that in no way encapsulates what happens in this book. You definitely won't be able to put it down until the end.
I am 50% Left Brain and 50% Right Brain. Interesting...
| You Are 50% Left Brained, 50% Right Brained |
 Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others. If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic. Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way. If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art. Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports. |
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You definitely made me want to read this.
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