Women of the Bible

Abigail's Story

By: Ann Burton

Narrated by: Rachel Botchan

Ann Burton's critically acclaimed first novel in this compelling Biblical series tells the fictionalized tale of a young Jewish woman who makes and markets pottery to support her family. But when her brother's huge gambling debt threatens to enslave them, she convinces his creditor to marry her and forgive the debt. After her husband sends her to manage his herds in the hills far away, Abigail grows fond of the rustic inhabitants ¿ and of an enigmatic shepherd soldier who's on a collision course with her husband.©2005 Penguin Group USA Inc (P)2007 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"Abigail has a brief starring role in the Old Testament as the shrewd intercessor for peace between David and Abigail's miserly husband, Nabal....She's likable and believable, and Burton brings the ancient setting to life." ( Booklist)

little dove

I just love how God brought her through her life. gave her true love. :-)

Very Good !!!

I enjoyed the tone and speed. I could easily understand the story:) Didn't want it to end!

It was very good

The story was good but could have been better…it sits in the middle of going on to be great. Some parts were missed on how she got to that point in the end for her husband. she had prayed and received instructions from Adoni this would have been nice to have that part in the book. Instead of just an after thought while it was happening . Also all the build up to their being together and then it just says they are to be married. No I didn’t want smut but something.. I mean you go on to how bad it was and why it was bad but not how she was finally no longer a virgin and if she enjoyed it Aside from this it was a great book

Some adult content I didn’t expect

A little more racy in some places that I would have expected from a book about a biblical woman.

Favorite book

Abigail’s story is by far my favorite Bible story and Ann Burton’s version of it is my personal favorite. It’s wonderful. I love her character, David’s character, and most of the others in the story.