Book Review: Healed of Chronic Hemorrhage by Ermelinda Makkimane

Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: Her Story

Subtitle: Healed of Chronic Hemorrhage

Author: Ermelinda Makkimane

Genre: Christian Poetry

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 2

Best read after earlier books in series? No

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55556320-her-story

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This is the second book I’ve read by this author. She tells us another Biblical story from the viewpoint of the character in prose. Although the book provides a wonderful story, I found it less interesting than the first in the series.

What I liked about the book:

It gives us a different angle on a well-known bible story.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I really enjoyed the book, but found the flow in the first book better.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the book in its entirety.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were none.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book in the series. I am not aware of any further books planned.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book can be compared to the first in the series. It provides a new and fresh look at bible stories.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like poetry and bible stories from an alternative viewpoint, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

When her diseased desperation makes her lunge for the hem of His garment, can she draw out a healing before her sleight is discovered?

 

Healed of Chronic Hemorrhage is the captivating story of the woman whom Jesus delivers from disease.

 

This is the second book in the Her Story series. If you like women characters etched in bold strokes, this short read is a must-buy.

 

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Lost in mists

of Mosaic laws,

I dreamt of flying

free as a bird...

For dreams

were all I had...

Hope came later.

 

Twelve years I lived

in pain and shame

and darkness.

Could all of that vanish

in a day, a moment?

On my knees, in the crowd,

with trembling fingers,

I reached

for the hem of His robe

breaking the ancient taboo.

No one would notice,

I thought,

but then my eyes met His.

 

Reviews from fellow Poets and Authors:

 

"A beautiful work of compassion." - Abdiel, Christian author

 

"Nice quick read that gets you thinking." - An Amazon Reader

 

"A fantastic poem that will surely pierce your heart." - A Kindle Customer

 

"A wonderfully written perspective of a nameless woman." - A Kindle Customer

 

"The subject is well-handled." - A Kindle Reader

About the Author:

Ermelinda Makkimane loves thinking and writing poetry. She lives and works from her village in Goa, India. Her poems have appeared in anthologies and she has recently published her first book "Her Story" on Amazon.

Book Review: Her Story by Ermelinda Makkimane

 

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."

About the Author: