Now a major motion picture! You'll be swept away by the biblical story of a brave young girl who---in a dramatic twist of fate---was handpicked to become Esther, Queen of Persia. Was she singled out merely because she was beautiful? Or had God chosen her for his own mysterious purposes? From the best-selling author of The God Chasers! 352 pages, softcover from Bethany.
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Reviewed by Christina Liu (Lake Mary, FL), July 11, 2009
Earlier this spring, we completed the study of Esther by Beth Moore, so I was very much excited to read this book.
It's a fictional account of the story of Esther, told from Esther's point of view, in the form of a narrative letter written by Esther to a Jewish girl named Leah, a Queen Candidate for another Persian King after the death of Xerxes. The beginning of the book takes place in the present where some modern day characters are introduced, but they really don't play much of a role in this book--it's more significant in the sequel, The Hadassah Covenant which I'm currently reading. I really enjoyed "Hadassah: One Night with the King" because it gave perspective to some of the details of the Esther story that I found puzzling, so even though it is a work of fiction, I thought it definitely stayed true to the story as told in scripture and added a level of richness in detail to the story that vividly brought the reader into Esther's life. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in reading about the life of Esther.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ricardo Milhomens (Thornhill, Bc,), June 22, 2009
i loved this book .very good read for little money! sometimes it is hard to relate to having being ruled by a king who can take your life in an instant. this is well done and it gives me greater love and insight into my heavenly father and the power and love he possesses for believers. challanges me to go deeper with god.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Joanne Anderson (Lakeville, MN), May 01, 2009
I just finished Beth Moore's study of Esther with my Bible study group, and read this book following that. It was a great followup read, definitely recommend. I've always loved the book of Esther.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Dianne Myers (Palmer, AK), April 29, 2009
i highly recommend this as good reading.
I thought it was as good as the movie maybe even better.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jean Lynn (Moose Jaw, Sk,), April 16, 2009
One of the most exciting book I've read. The follow-up book was equally exciting. It was such a good book, I bought the movie based on this novel. Wonderful, too.
I'm ready to read another book by these same authors - a book about Ruth. My daughter said it was excellent read. I'm looking forward to that one as well.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kathy (Spearsville, LA), February 18, 2009
I was really surprised by how cruel the people were in that age and time, especially when they took 500 young boys to the castle and made them eunuchs by castrating them. I had never read of that before. It is really people behaving so cruelly to behead and kill. You really need a good stomach to read this or curiosity. I did enjoy the book, because I am so curious. I now want to see the movie.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sally Henry (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL), January 09, 2009
Hadasseh, One Night With the King, was one of the best books I have read. I took it on vacation with me, and literally could not put it down. Keep in mind, it is a novel, but the telling of Esther's story was so well done, I had to get out my Bible to read her account there. I also rented the movie, which wasn't at all like the book. This book was so much better! A definite read!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Myrtia (greece), November 09, 2008
a wonderful book. i learned a lot about the chronology of the bible and was able to cast a thorough look on the history of israel. also, a story of romance and deep faith.
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