I am not sure it is fair to have taken such pleasure in reading this devotional book. Each devotion starts with an excerpt from Jane Austen’s novels; each book is represented throughout. The scenes are followed, not by some trite piece of advice, but a thoughtful discourse on how the person in each scene was either obeying biblical principles or not, anchored by appropriate Scriptures to back up the point.
I truly could did not stop reading this book every time I picked it up. Jane Austen’s novels are all about relationships, for better or worse. I found it interesting to view a scene from a novel set apart from the whole and see how the characters at a given time were behaving in a godly way or not.
The audience for this book is obvious. If someone has not read the books, or at the very least seen good theatrical versions, a person will not get as much from this. However, this would be a good way to introduce someone who loves Austen’s works to the Bible.
Click here for more information on this book!I received this book free of charge from Thomas Nelson Publishers through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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