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"The first time she opens her eyes, Eve gazes on One whose beauty nearly blinds her, whose breath is in her lungs. Her Creator takes her hand and gives her to one like her and yet different. Together, she and Adam experience pure joy as they explore Eden. But her favorite moments are when the Creator comes to walk with them, day after day.Until everything changes. With one act of disobedience, Eve finds that her world is no longer a friendly place. With remorse in her heart, she must face the unknown future--the births, the deaths, the sacrifices, the loss of the one home she has ever known. Perhaps worst of all is the loss of trust, not only with her Creator but with the man who shares her life. How will they ever survive out of Eden?Bestselling biblical fiction author Jill Eileen Smith imagines the life of the first woman to ever live, unspooling a story of love, loss, and the promise of redemption"--… (more)
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If you're familiar with the Biblical stories in Genesis, the main events of this story will not be overly surprising. The book begins with Eve's creation and ends with Eve's death. It discusses the changes that happened after Even and then Adam ate of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil and surmises that they both missed things from Eden--in particular the closeness they had with God there.
Other topics that come up in the course of the story: forgiveness, individual choice--choosing who or what you follow, loss (both to death and to choices that separate people), being responsible for your own choices.
I think it's important to remember, while this book is fiction, Adam and Eve's story is very real. Though the author weaves Bible verses and Biblical facts throughout the book, her deep research and study helps her creative imagination in writing the fictional facts about the family living their actual everyday life. The Bible doesn't tell us a lot about that, you wouldn't be able to carry it. Even though it is fiction, I love, love reading Smith's Biblical fiction and reading what she thinks could have taken place all those years ago. And Daughter of Eden is no exception. This is a stunning story of the first couple, the first family on earth. I'm giving Jill Eileen Smith Five Stars for this amazing book. If you enjoy Biblical fiction, this one is a must.
A special thanks to the publisher and LibraryThing for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
Sin always follows when we think what we want to do is best and leave God out of our plans.
Banned from the Garden, there was so much to learn. We know that God will not abandon us and I can only believe He did not abandon them either. Unfortunately as we also know, that while sin had entered the world without any fanfare, its insidious work will continue until the Redeemer comes. What a joy and privilege it must have been to walk and talk with God, like we spend time with a friend.
An early copy of this book was received through Baker Publishing Group, Revell and NetGalley. These thoughts are my own and were in no way solicited.
Jill Eileen Smith has tackled a really difficult part of the Old Testament spanning from Genesis 1 through beginning of Genesis 6. This account starting from creation and ending with Methuselah told in multiple points of view
I had hoped for a longer author's note with explanations of her research and reasons for how she addressed the vague areas. Perhaps the author will have a blog post or a newsletter after the book's release to satisfy my curiosity. I received the book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
I enjoyed this book, but it is probably my least favorite by Jill Eileen Smith. I requested this book because of the author. I have really enjoyed her books. It's not that I didn't enjoy this one, it's just
It was a slow start for me. I took me a couple of chapters to really get into the story. It was well written and the characters believable and once the story picked up, out of the garden, I enjoyed it a lot more.
It seems it would be hard to write this book as we truly don't know much after they were put out of the garden. It did make me think about how hard life would have been. No home that we're aware of, no food other then what they knew to use from their time in the Garden. We don't know how much they had to learn on their own and how much God actually provided for them. I found her take on how it might have been mostly believable.
I give this a 3 out of 5-star rating. I would recommend it to my friends.
With what must have been an enormous undertaking, Smith brings forth a very plausible storyline that’s a pleasure to read, not a dry philosophical tome. I very much liked Daughter of Eden. As a leader of a combo Bible study/Book Club, I would not hesitate to use this novel as a companion to a study of Genesis. If you are a fan of Biblical fiction too, give this one a look.
Recommended.
Audience: Adults.
(Thanks to Revell for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
Daughter of Eden is a Biblical fiction novel telling the story of Eve as envisioned by author Jill Eileen Smith. Prior to reading,
Smith's descriptive powers helped me visualize the beauty of the Garden and feel the overwhelming peace that Adam and Eve experienced in that holy place. A peace that was shattered by their disobedience, along with the beautiful innocence that was forever destroyed! Daughter of Eden: Eve's Story is the painful story of being separated from God but a wonderful affirmation of the redemption that is available to all mankind. It is a beautiful story that clearly demonstrates God's gift of salvation!
Believers will certainly appreciate this book but it's a story for all readers to enjoy and savor! I pray that it spurs us to refer to the Bible for the original story, and I believe that it would be a wonderful addition to a women's study group.
I received a copy of this book from the author and Revell. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.
I am giving Daughter of Eden: Eve's Story a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers and fans of Biblical Fiction. I am looking forward to see who else Jill Eileen Smith will publish a book on from the Bible.
I received a paperback copy of Daughter of Eden: Eve's Story from the author, but was not required to write a review nor a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
I’m delighted to meet Eve in a new way, seeing and living life though her eyes and experiences. Especially when she and Adam felt separated from God. What an emotional time. There are several points of view throughout, but I connected deepest with Eve and empathized with her doubt, guilt, and shame.
I love the title, storytelling style, beautiful messages, and the gorgeous cover art! This is Biblical Fiction at its finest.
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I did find it interesting how Jill
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishing. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.