Though None Go with Me [Hardcover]

Jerry B. Jenkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

A touching chronicle of the loves, trials, and joys of a Michigan woman in the first half of the 20th century.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Bestselling author Jerry Jenkins blends his acclaimed fiction-writing skills into a heartfelt discussion on how to trust God's will in times of suffering. In Though None Go with Me, Jenkins introduces Elisabeth Grace LeRoy, a woman whose faith is tested time and again. He opens with 45-year-old Grace answering her phone at midnight, only to be told that her son is still alive but trapped inside a wrecked car. Like many Christians, she finds herself questioning God. "She had thought she understood grace, had told herself she understood sovereignty. But unless He spared her son ... she feared there was something about God she still didn't understand--and didn't like."

As is typical of Jenkins, Though None Go with Me is a smooth narrative--unencumbered by extensive character development or numerous subplots--in short, a family saga that could easily be a one-night page-turner. Readers will certainly find themselves invested in this spiritually complex and highly likable heroine who somehow keeps her trust in God through the ultimate human struggles, including a shattered romance and the near death of her son.

From Publishers Weekly

Jenkins's latest treacly spiritual novel (after Left Behind and Tribulation Force) follows Elisabeth Grace LeRoy Bishop through her life, which stands as an "experiment in obedience" to God's will. Born on the first day of the century, Elisabeth lives through two world wars and the advent of the automobile and telephone. But the events of the outside world are secondary to the real story, which centers on her spiritual development. Once Elisabeth makes her commitment to God, the story moves quickly from one trial to another. Through no fault of her own, Elisabeth's faith is repeatedly tested. She must weather her father's death, her aunt's cruelty, the disappearance of her fianc? in WWI, her daughter's chronic illness, hardship during the Depression, her 34-year-old husband's battle with Alzheimer's disease and the criminal tendencies of her oldest son. Through these tribulations her faith in Christ holds firm, buoyed up in part by her beloved youngest son. Even when the most terrible things happen, apparently engineered to test her faith, Elisabeth's devotion to God and the church are, ultimately, strengthened. Her example bolsters the faith of her family and friends. In the end, for Jenkins, the intangible rewards of Christian faith counterbalance any worldly troubles. The story may be inspiring to some believers. Others, however, may find the uncomplicated evil of the book's few atheists and the jargon of the faithful unremittingly tedious. (Jan.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 298 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310219485
• ISBN-13: 978-0310219484
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,018,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Jerry B. Jenkins, former vice president for publishing and currently writer-at-large for the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, is the author of more than 160 books, including the 63,000,000-selling Left Behind series.

Also the former editor of Moody Magazine, Dr. Jenkins's writing has appeared in Time, Reader's Digest, Parade, Guideposts, and dozens of Christian periodicals. Jerry and Dr. Tim LaHaye were profiled in a May 24, 2004 cover story in Newsweek magazine entitled "The New Prophets of Revelation."

Jerry's non-fiction books include as-told-to biographies with Hank Aaron, Orel Hershiser, Walter Payton, Nolan Ryan, and many others.

Jenkins also assisted Dr. Billy Graham with his memoirs, Just As I Am, also a New York Times bestseller.

Jerry owns Jenkins Entertainment, a filmmaking company in Los Angeles, and also the Christian Writers Guild, which aims to train tomorrow's professional Christian writers and has nearly 2,000 members worldwide.

www.JerryJenkins.com
www.Jenkins-Entertainment.com
www.ChristianWritersGuild.com

Customer Reviews

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCEPTIONAL!, March 15, 2000

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Traveler Tess (TEXAS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Though None Go with Me (Hardcover)

I finished Though None Go With Me last night in the midst of a bucket of tears. In the last year, I have probably read at least 20 books, and this is by far the best that I've read. It comes across as biographical, taking us from Elizabeth's birth to her 65th birthday. She's dedicated her life "to an experiment in obedience to God," and this is reflected through out the book in every joy and trial. The dialog is excellent, and it gave me the feeling that I was right there watching the volley of words. On numerous occasions, Jenkins writes out the prayers that Elizabeth is lifting to the throne room of grace, and I found myself drawn into these private moments between this character and God. Elizabeth has inspired me and challenged me in my own walk with the Lord. If you can read only one book, this should be it.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable, December 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Though None Go with Me (Audio Cassette)

This book will change your life, I promise. Even if you are not a Christian, you will be moved by the classic, universal literary structure of a heroine who decides to be a better person, experiences nothing but hardship because of it, but ultimately finds reward (think Jerry Maguire). If you are already a Christian, you will be inspired to even more passion in your faith.

Aside from that, it's some of Jenkins' best work ever. I was in tears by the third chapter (and I'm a guy) and could barely see the pages at the end. I've heard that a movie is being discussed; I can only hope.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars inspirational, January 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Though None Go with Me (Audio Cassette)

This book has made an incredible impact on my life, it completely changes your focus on why you are handed lifes challenges. Elizabeth, the main character remains a true believer in God, no matter what crises arise, and many do. If you liked the Left Behind series, This will definately spark your interest! A MUST READ!