Review: A Modern Day Retelling of a Biblical Story - Gritty and Real
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 8, 2012
I enjoyed The Wolf of Tebron (Book 1) in The Gates of Heaven Series when I read it a year or so back, but Christian allegory is not my favorite genre (except for The Chronicles of Narnia, of course).  So I was tickled to learn that in addition to the "Gates of Heaven" series, C.S. Lakin also writes contemporary fiction - my favorite!!I was tickled when I realized that Intended for Harm loosely parallels the life of Jacob and his son Joseph, from the Bible.  All the major characters: Esau, Isaac, Rebeccah, Rachel, Leah, and 6 of Jacob's 13 children are all represented in this modern story.  I have to say that when I read the story of Joseph as a child, he was the character I most identified with. I couldn't understand why his brothers hated him so much.  Reading the story in a fresh light, as an adult, I can identify much more closely with the older brothers.  I mean how annoying would it be if your brother turned to you and told you about a dream in which you bowed down to him?  You'd probably want to slug him.I love the story told for the modern day.  I especially enjoyed the songs at the beginning of each chapter - many brought me back to my childhood.  And the story of redemption and reunion is as touching and heartwarming as it is at times painful and heartwrenching.  I highly recommend this book!!