Book
Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: Her Story
Subtitle: A Womanist
Perspective on Mary (in her own words)
Author: Ermelinda Makkimane
Genre: Christian Poetry
Part of a series? No
Order in series:
Best read after earlier
books in series? N/A
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54580722-her-story
Overall
score:
I
scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short
Summary of the book:
Ever wondered what life was like for Mary,
mother of Jesus? This book tells the story from Mary’s point of view, as
interpreted by the author. It is written as poetry, but easy to read.
What
I liked about the book:
The book was easy to read and relatable.
What
I didn’t like about the book:
The book was good in its entirety.
My
favourite bits in the book:
This book allowed you to see that even Mary
might have been unsure of things at times.
My
least favourite bits in the book:
The book was good in its entirety.
Any
further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
I understand this author has written at least
one other book.
What
books could this be compared to and why?
This is the first book of Christian Poetry I
have read.
Recommendation:
In
summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
|
Children |
No |
|
Young
Adult |
Maybe |
|
Adult |
Yes |
If
you like poetry and would like to read an
interpretation of the life of Mary, this book may be the book for you.
Book
Description by Author:
Her
Story in her own words....Who wouldn't want to know the inner workings of the
mind of one of the greatest and gentlest souls to have walked the planet?
Knowing Mary on her own terms as a woman who thought deeply and acted on her
beliefs is something like a balm to our souls. This inspired poetic account of
Mary's life gives a glimpse into her struggles during
her
teenage pregnancy
her
marriage to an older man
her
life in Nazareth
her
motherhood to a hugely blessed (read: rebellious) son
her
witness to the turbulence in her son's ministry
her
presence at his death
her
life post-Resurrection
This
seemingly "Christian" tale resonates with lessons for all who seek...
Here's
what the author Braz Menezes of the MATATA TRILOGY has to say after reading
this debut work:
I
bought this Kindle version on Amazon Kindle in 90 seconds.
I
can only describe it as an immaculate concept. A beautiful reconstruct of a
well known story, exquisitely described from a woman’s POV, or in the author's
words "a poetic account of Mary's life gives a glimpse into her struggles
during her teenage pregnancy, her life in Nazareth, in her son's ministry and
his death, and of her life post-resurrection.”
A
pleasure to read. Keep writing, Ermelinda Makkimane.
For
whom is this book? Who should buy it?
Even
a poetically challenged reader can easily find their way around this book. A
student of literature and feminism has a lot to infer from the portrayal of a
strong female character. As also do women's groups. This book is ideal for
contemplative meditation as several Biblical instances are referred to thereby
drawing the reader to their own personal insights.
So
what's the take away from this reading?
A
calmer you. Why? Because someone who has been there, in that difficult
situation, never cowed down. Read it aloud for better poetic understanding and
effect. And may you reach that place of
mercy and "timelessness,/less of a place and more a space/of
boundlessness, abundance, overflowing."
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