The Prophet

  The Prophet--Francine Rivers
Summary--Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Prophet, the fourth book in the Sons of Encouragement series,  author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Amos. Francine examines the life of Amos and his relationship to Israel during its prosperous years. Amos's message—and his relationship with God—made him unpopular. But his challenge to those who were enjoying the blessings of prosperity was crucial then and is strikingly timely today as well. (from Amazon)

Con's--As with any book dealing with Biblical characters there are going to be many fictional things. Things the Bible did not tell us. I think Rivers deals pretty well with this, and I really appreciate how she always puts right up front in her books that she had to make some things up. Still, it is something you have to keep in mind.

Pro's--Grace was the one who got me into this series and she told me once that she liked this book because it kind-of gives you insight into the background of a prophet's...well, prophesying. I agree. Though I had a hard time connecting with Amos' character I enjoyed getting to see what it might have been like for a prophet of God. It opened my eyes to just how unpleasant of a life it might have been. I also learned many things I did not know about Amos. The most interesting is that he was from Judah, but prophesied in Israel!

Age 13 and up. Four out of Five Stars.

This year I had made a mental goal with myself that I would write reviews for all the books I read...when you start out behind on something it is awfully hard to catch up. This book was actually read back in January. :z