Divine

By: Karen Kingsbury

Narrated by: Sharon Williams

Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Mary Madison was a child of unspeakable horrors, a young woman society wanted to forget. Now a divine power has set Mary free to bring life-changing hope and love to battered and abused women living in the shadow of the nation's capital.

Mary is educated and redeemed, a powerful voice in Washington, D.C. both to the politically elite and women like her. But she also has a past that shamed polite society. The experiences created in her paralyzing fear, faithlessness, addiction, and promiscuity. At the crossroads of her life, only one power set Mary free and gave her a lifetime of love and hope. A power that could only be divine.

Peggy Madison is Mary's grandmother, a quiet woman who has spent her life praying for her granddaughter. Peggy clings to the belief that God has a special plan for Mary. Through years of sorrow and longing, Peggy walks the journey in faith and watches from a distance as one key person after another comes into Mary's life and demonstrates the timeless, powerful love of the Master, the Savior. The divine Lord.

Emma Randall is a single mother fleeing an abusive relationship, wondering whether there is hope for her and her young daughters. She is desperate, broken, and unloved, tempted to commit the unthinkable. Then Mary Madison introduces Emma to the greatest love of all, greater than any either of them has ever imagined.

©2006 Karen Kingsbury (P)2006 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Another wonderful book

It was to intense to listen to around my kids but otherwise a good book.

Touching Story

What did you love best about Divine?

How both women learned about the love of God and how His forgiveness is free to anyone. I think it shows the importance of sharing our testimony.

What other book might you compare Divine to and why?

Redeeming Love

What does Sharon Williams bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She brought the characters to life with her great performance.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, several.

Very realistic!

A modern day look at what could have been Mary Magdalene. The intensity of real world sadness but, a hope alive for our precious God to weave the tapestry of love through our lives! No matter what bad a choices a person could make. Jeremiah 29:11

A story of redemption, love, & God's faithfulness.

This was a great story, although at times hard to read because the reality that the characters were facing were so sad. Not a story I could listen to with my 2 year old around, but just is a great story of God's redeeming love.

Powerful

Powerful story that captured my heart. It brings hope to anyone, but especially those struggling with their past regrets. It gave me insight in to the lives of others and a new understanding of the struggles people face.

Wonderful story!!!! Very well narrated!!!!

Highly recommend this book! You will NOT be disappointed! One of Karen's best so far....

Amazing!!

Absolutely love this novel. One of Karen Kingsbury's best works though I haven't found one yet that wasn't beautiful.

Special! It was an inspiring read and very touching.

Special! It was an inspiring read and very touching. I would be happy if many read this sad but inspiring story.

Good story!

My only issue: use African American narrators for more realism, so everyone doesn't sound alike.

Great example of a life lived for God

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes, this book is great

Which character – as performed by Sharon Williams – was your favorite?

Mary dedicates her life to Christ

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

momment of crisis

Any additional comments?

Karen K is a wonderful christian writer