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Jacob's Way

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I found this book to be rather stodgy and slow-moving albeit a touching love story. Knowing what I now know about the story I probably wouldn't buy it but hey, that's just me. I'm not huge on plots that rely heavily on romance to keep the reader interested

As always, Gilbert Morris delivers a story which teaches a lot about history, in this case the history of Jewish/Russian immigrants to America, and provides an uplifting story that points to God. A lot of the struggles of the main character, Reisa, mirror the struggles many people of other faiths experience when confronted with the truth of Christianity. If you enjoy Christian fiction, especially that set in post-civil war America, you will enjoy this well written novel.

This wonderful, inspirational book helps Christians like myself understand how Jewish folks view God, allowing one to sense their deep love and repect of God. As the story line shows, Christians can gently lead Jews to Jesus through example. Mr. Morris subtly suggests this through the main character in the book. There is plenty of action and history and the book reads easily and smoothly. Mr. Morris helps bring home the point that the gift of salvation is for EVERYONE!

The book club I belong to chose this book to read. I had never read anything by Gilbert Morris, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

When Reisa Dimitri and her grandfather, Jacob, are forced to leave Russia because of their Jewish heritage, they face challenges they never could have anticipated. To make money, Reisa, Jacob and their friend, Dov, travel from town to town selling items. Eventually, their path leads them into the South where they meet Sam, a devout Christian, and Phineas. Unfortunately, Jacob becomes ill and at the insistence of Sam, Reisa, Jacob and Dov are convinced to remain there. When returning one day from their sales, Reisa and Dov discover a man, Ben Driver, near death. Reisa and Dov bring him back to the house and Reisa nurses him back to health. As his health improves, romance begins to appear. But there are other changes occurring in Reisa's heart. Who is this Jesus that Sam speaks of? Could Jesus really be the Messiah they have been waiting for? And does this Jesus have a plan for Reisa that includes Ben?

I enjoyed Jacob's Way. I liked that the characters in the story were not generic, cookie-cutter characters. Although I think stereotypes can be enjoyable and have their place, I found it refreshing that the main characters had physical flaws and interesting backgrounds. I greatly enjoyed the romance involving Dov and Hilda, a reclusive neighbor. Such a sweet romance between two very non-traditional characters. A good read.