Pearl in the Sand

By: Tessa Afshar

Narrated by: Laural Merlington

Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

Striking beauty comes at a price. Rahab paid it when at the age of 15 she was sold into prostitution by the one man she loved and trusted—her father. With her keen mind and careful planning she turned heartache into success, achieving independence while still young. And she vowed never again to trust a man. Any man. God had other plans. Into the emotional turmoil of her world walked Salmone, a prominent leader of Judah, held in high esteem by all Israel. A man of faith, honor, and pride. An enemy. What is a woman with a wrecked past to do when she wants to be loved, yet no longer believes it possible? The walls of Jericho are only the beginning. The real battle for Rahab will be one of the heart.

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©2010 Tessa Afshar (P)2011 Oasis

into the Bible

enjoyed this journey and into Rehab's life. well written and good to think about her internal struggles and the price that was truly paid by her past

Amazingly touching.

Where does Pearl in the Sand rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

right up there, it makes my top 3

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rahab

Which scene was your favorite?

When Joshua gives Salmon his blessing to marry Rahab

If you could take any character from Pearl in the Sand out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Salmon's sister for loving unconditionally and not being judmental

Any additional comments?

One of the best books I've ever read, highly recommend it

Enjoyed this account of Rahab.

The narrator was convincing. It is great to see how Tessa weaves her imagination into this bible account.

Great Book

Great book with biblical principles that you will remember long after listening.

Narration is incredible.

No need for the music

This historical fiction novel goes far beyond Rahab’s rescue. It follows her into the next season of her life within the Israelite culture. It’s definitely more romance than not although there’s historical and cultural facts woven in. The music between chapters is disrupting and makes the audible version seem more like a soap opera than the written book.

A book with wisdom

I was impressed by the insight, depth and wisdom that this book holds. The author seems to have such an understanding of the female heart.

first time listening to an audio book

I thought it was a little slow at first, then wasn't sure if I even liked listening to a book being read, but it was quite nice after a couple chapters. As far as the story is concerned, I enjoyed it very much. Many valuable lessons to learn.

Already listened to twice and will again and again!

This is by far my favorite Biblical fiction story to date. It is also my favorite of Afshar's books. I love the stories of Rahab and the woman at the well because they give evidence of God's love and forgiveness no matter what we've done, but this book brought Rahab into a whole new light. It convicted me from the beginning and held me captive throughout the story. Many times I had to stop what I was doing and just think on what God was working in my heart through the many parallels my life held to hers. Not necessarily in her role as a harlot but as a girl who suffered familial heartache, abandonment of what she grew up being taught to believe in, and the realization of unworthiness. However, I was so convicted by the repentance and dedication of Rahab from the moment she gave her life to the Lord. This story brought about a fresh look at the Biblical account of what many of these real characters could have gone through mentally and probably physically. Thank you Ms Afshar for writing this, and doing it so well. I would love to read more of your books!

Very Good Story

I enjoyed this book very much. It was very compelling. It made me want to read the Biblical account of her life also.

Hidden Religion

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

I would only recommend this book if you do not mind a largely religious story. When I read the description, it was not clear that the entire story is based around religion and a girls finding of God. While I am OK with this, others might be put off.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

The narrator annoyed me. She sounded a lot like a machine at times.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No