I came across this book as I was searching for another book in the library. The front cover really intrigued me, and so I borrowed the book out to see what it was about.
The story is a fictional account of the real-life prophet Amos, from his early childhood years, to the time when he is called as prophet. The book teaches us of the importance of loving God and following his chosen messengers. God has always chosen prophets to teach the people of his plan for us. When we choose to follow the plan, we are blessed. When we choose not to follow the plan, we can read from this book, and from the actual biblical account, of the negative consequences of going down that path.
Francine Rivers writes in an engaging style, carefully detailing the landscape and the circumstances in which Amos would have lived, taking you back in time to the place where it all happened. Although she takes the liberty to add some of her own embellishments into the story, she encourages us to seek out the biblical account and read the actual story.
Altogether, I was surprised at how well-written this book was, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I hope to be able to find the other 4 books in the 5 part novella series.
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