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Jezebel
written by Jacquelin Thomas
Studio : NAL Hardcover
by NAL Hardcover
Publisher : NAL Hardcover
Released : 2008-03-04
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780451223104
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 22 reviews)
List Price : $22.95
Our Price : $2.82
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Product Description |
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Known for "African American Christian romance that will surprise readers"** Jacquelin Thomas now re-imagines the Biblical story of Jezebel as a compelling modern drama. It follows the exploits of manipulative Georgia beauty Jessie Belle who weds a trusting and prosperous pastor, Traynor Devereaux, as a ticket out of town. Traynor doesn't realize that his cunning new bride isn't just dreaming of a new life, but running from an old one-and an unsalvageable reputation that could destroy both their futures. |
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Truly remarkable! |
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This was a truly remarkable novel! Ms. Thomas created a masterpiece of the Jezebel story of the Bible; producing Jessie Belle, who surely lived up to her name. She manipulated everyone around her; going to great lengths, making you stop and say - "She did what??" The ending, however, did bring tears to my eyes; as I saw and felt, the love that Traynor really had for her and how she had finally turned her life around. This book will make you examine yourself to see where you may be manipulative or controlling; and hopefully make changes for the better. Job well done, Ms. Thomas!! |
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Jessie Belle bka Jezebel |
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What a great book. I truly enjoyed this book from the beginning to the end. That Jessie Belle was something else. She was the true definition of Jezebel. |
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Great Book |
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The book was good from beginning to end...I recommend this book to anyone who really wants to understand Jezebel and her characteristics, as well as the spirit. The story line was a great compare to the story in the bible. It will make you look twice at your self and your motives sometimes. |
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EXCELLENT!!! |
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THIS BOOK WAS GREAT....BUY THE BOOK...U WILL BE HAPPY U DID. THIS IS BY FAR THE GREATEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ. |
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A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing |
All Traynor Deveraux wanted to do was live his life for the Lord and preach the Gospel, but his wife, Jessie Belle's , sights were set on him making a name for himself. She wanted the mega church, the Christian radio station, the big house, expensive jewelry, luxury cars, high-priced designer clothes, etc., and she would stop at nothing to get them. She gave the appearance of a dutiful, loving first lady of the church, but appearances can be deceiving.
Jessie Belle used manipulation, threats & blackmail to get what she wanted, and she didn't care who she hurt in the process, and that included her own family members.
When her schemes and manipulation caught up with her - the first time when her husband found out some things, that is, because she doesn't quit there - she wouldn't take responsibility for her actions, but blamed those who allowed themselves to be manipulated. She went from controlling her husband to controlling the life of her only son, and then justified her selfish choices by claiming she was doing it all for them.
Nearing the end of the story Jessie Belle must admit that she needs help to become a better person, and she knows that God is the One she must first turn to. This woman, referred to as Jezebel by many, repents of her wicked ways and works toward finding peace within herself and, most importantly, peace with God. But there's who I call a 'mini Jessie Belle' out there lurking - someone even more treacherous than Jessie Belle ever was; someone who brings much more pain to her life than she brought to the lives of others.
I will admit that I don't open up my Bible to the Old Testament as much as I do the New Testament, so, although I'm familiar with the story of Jezebel, I don't know it well. Since I've read this book, I plan to take time to read about this queen of ancient Israel in 1 and 2 Kings. Jacquelin Thomas did a good job when she penned her contemporary version of the biblical story.
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