Review of Into the Hand of a Woman
Posted: 05 Jan 2022, 07:54
[Following is a volunteer review of "Into the Hand of a Woman" by Carla C. Ohse.]
Honestly, living a life of obedience can be challenging and might even look unwise at some point! Into the Hand of a Woman by Carla C. Ohse is an inspirational book that rouses hope in women whose rights are being abused. The book follows the biblical storyline of Deborah, a woman of strength, courage and faith in God. Deborah Miller(Deb) is a Christian New York judge in charge of a divorce case filed by Jordana, a mail-order bride from Israel. This case exposed the human trafficking issues that had become prevalent in Israel under the leadership of Sisera, compelling Deb to travel to Israel to investigate the matter with the belief that she could rescue the women from that menace.
She realises fast that the terrains are not the same as America's getting to Israel. The situation in Israel is all about survival, which explains why the business is thriving there. She decides that with the help of God and her experiences, she would contribute her quota to checking human trafficking in Israel. However, she finds herself attracted to Barry, an Israeli soldier assigned to escort her. This attraction gives a spark of romance to the book.
The fact that the book follows the footprints of biblical Deborah made me select the book. And I must say that I was not disappointed reading it. The book took me through the culture of Israel, and I learnt a lot from it. The author created an exceptional plot that is relatable in the present day.
The author is a pen lord. She takes her readers on an adventure through Israel with her well-written descriptions. She puts her best in bringing to life each location she mentions, and this made me feel like I am there at the location. The writing skill is top-notch. However, if more suspense had been added, the book would have been a more enjoyable read. There are some funny characters in the book. One of them is John, a receptionist at Deb's hotel. His moments give the book comic relief.
I salute the courage Deb displays in this book. Her determination to help the women of Israel from the claws of unjust exploitation is awe-inspiring. It is infrequent to see someone of influence take a dangerous task like this in a strange land. My take-away from this book is that when you pursue a purpose and rely on God's direction, you will definitely succeed no matter the setbacks, fear and challenges, you may face.
However, I wouldn't say I like that the book depicted two contradictory, dare I say, controversial and inconsistent virtues. The character of Deb was painted to be someone who holds God and His standards in high esteem. This is evident in her sound prayer life and waiting on God's direction before taking any action. And then, this same person indulges in continuous sexual escapades with Barry, a man she is not married to, without remorse or repentance. I felt it passed the wrong message to Christians and non-Christians alike that fornication is a norm.
The book seems to be effectively edited because I found no errors in it. I also give this book four out of four stars since it campaigns against the cruelty women face in our society.
I recommend this book to feminists and everyone women rights activist. If you enjoy adventurous books, you will also enjoy this book.
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Into the Hand of a Woman
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Honestly, living a life of obedience can be challenging and might even look unwise at some point! Into the Hand of a Woman by Carla C. Ohse is an inspirational book that rouses hope in women whose rights are being abused. The book follows the biblical storyline of Deborah, a woman of strength, courage and faith in God. Deborah Miller(Deb) is a Christian New York judge in charge of a divorce case filed by Jordana, a mail-order bride from Israel. This case exposed the human trafficking issues that had become prevalent in Israel under the leadership of Sisera, compelling Deb to travel to Israel to investigate the matter with the belief that she could rescue the women from that menace.
She realises fast that the terrains are not the same as America's getting to Israel. The situation in Israel is all about survival, which explains why the business is thriving there. She decides that with the help of God and her experiences, she would contribute her quota to checking human trafficking in Israel. However, she finds herself attracted to Barry, an Israeli soldier assigned to escort her. This attraction gives a spark of romance to the book.
The fact that the book follows the footprints of biblical Deborah made me select the book. And I must say that I was not disappointed reading it. The book took me through the culture of Israel, and I learnt a lot from it. The author created an exceptional plot that is relatable in the present day.
The author is a pen lord. She takes her readers on an adventure through Israel with her well-written descriptions. She puts her best in bringing to life each location she mentions, and this made me feel like I am there at the location. The writing skill is top-notch. However, if more suspense had been added, the book would have been a more enjoyable read. There are some funny characters in the book. One of them is John, a receptionist at Deb's hotel. His moments give the book comic relief.
I salute the courage Deb displays in this book. Her determination to help the women of Israel from the claws of unjust exploitation is awe-inspiring. It is infrequent to see someone of influence take a dangerous task like this in a strange land. My take-away from this book is that when you pursue a purpose and rely on God's direction, you will definitely succeed no matter the setbacks, fear and challenges, you may face.
However, I wouldn't say I like that the book depicted two contradictory, dare I say, controversial and inconsistent virtues. The character of Deb was painted to be someone who holds God and His standards in high esteem. This is evident in her sound prayer life and waiting on God's direction before taking any action. And then, this same person indulges in continuous sexual escapades with Barry, a man she is not married to, without remorse or repentance. I felt it passed the wrong message to Christians and non-Christians alike that fornication is a norm.
The book seems to be effectively edited because I found no errors in it. I also give this book four out of four stars since it campaigns against the cruelty women face in our society.
I recommend this book to feminists and everyone women rights activist. If you enjoy adventurous books, you will also enjoy this book.
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Into the Hand of a Woman
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon