A Daughter of Zion (Zion Chronicles) [Paperback]

Bodie Thoene (Author), Brock Thoene (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2006 | Series: Zion Chronicles (Book 2)

The Zion Chronicles series covers the events surrounding Israel's statehood in 1948. Each book vividly portrays the intense struggle of the Jewish people in the aftermath of the Holocaust and the forces, within and without, which engulf the Middle East in conflict and controversy even today. Will there ever be peace in Zion? The Jewish people wonder as they stream into the British Mandate of Palestine after the devastation of World War II. What has happened to God's promises to their nation? These updated classics feature a new look and added study questions suitable for individual use or group discussion.

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About the Author

BODIE AND BROCK THOENE (pronounced Tay-nee) have written over 45 works of historical fiction. That these best sellers have sold more than 10 million copies and won eight ECPA Gold Medallion Awards affirms what millions of readers have already discovered-the Thoenes are not only master stylists but experts at capturing readers' minds and hearts.

From AudioFile

Rachel Lubetkin has survived the Nazi death camps to join her brother, grandfather, and friends in Jerusalem, in hopes of setting up a new Jewish State. But one of her German captors has recognized her. Suzanne Toren imparts the same thick Yiddish-Middle-Eastern accent to all the Jewish people in the story, regardless of national origin. Her narrative sections breathe life into the predictable plot, especially the passages dealing with the thoughts of the family dog carrying messages to and from the restricted quarter. While Thoene's plot believably brings Jewish and Christian friends together in a struggle for peace, her conversion of the Jews at story's end screams contrivance. Toren's performance tries for credibility in this part, but falls forgivably short. R.P.L. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; 2nd edition (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414301030
• ISBN-13: 978-1414301037
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I nearly failed Uni because of this book!, April 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Daughter of Zion (Zion Chronicles) (Paperback)

I had to write this review to encourage people to read these books. I discovered them during exam time in my second year of Uni and can't believe I managed to pass my exams when I read each book non stop over four days. Truly exception books and an inspirational writer. I have never been so deeply effected by a novel before.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Author was so good, I'm buying the whole series. Spectacular, May 5, 1999

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Megan Villa - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Daughter of Zion (Zion Chronicles) (Hardcover)

Never have I come across a better author. Bodie Theone (tay-nee) is truly amazing. These books are full of drama. It's like the characters became my friends. When I finished the series, It felt as though I lost some good friends. I really don't know if I could be as entertained, enlightened and fulfilled by reading anything else after reading this series. Originally I was checking the series out one at a time from the library. But when I realized I'd finally found something I couldn't put down, I figured I better buy the whole series. I have never bought books before, because I've never found anything worthy of being read more than once. I was just so compelled and I want to share her writings with all my friends and family. She's spectacular. So is anything written by her husband Brock, who helps her co-write everything. It's almost like watching a movie, because there are so many plots intertwined. I was shocked to read the epilogue in RETURN TO ZION. You'll have to find out for yourself. Just don't start reading in the middle of the series. If I could never read another authors works but one it would be the Theone's. - Megan Villa

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting story about Rachel, August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A Daughter of Zion (Zion Chronicles) (Paperback)

Loved this book. I mean it is up there with my top five favorite books!!!! Loved this whole series. Still would have liked more exploration of the character Rachel, and what happened to her in the S.S. brothel. Also, what happened between her and the S.S. officer who must have protected her from Gerhardt?