Jabez

This book was AMAZING!! Travel with Jabez on his rollercoaster journey to find the MOST HIGH. On his journey he has many lessons he learns and with an open heart he cries out to God this little prayer..."Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that i may not cause pain!" And the greatest part is that..."God granted him that which he requested." This story was powerful and moving and makes on want to search for the Most High!

This novel is outstanding! The character development is some of the best I've read, especially in the unusual choice of 'the god who has no name' as a character in the book. I wasn't a fan of Wilkinson's The Prayer of Jabez, because of its potential for abuse (e.g. quick! let's pray this prayer, and get rich!); Lemmons' novel is SO MUCH BETTER than that! I strongly recommend that any Christian, and any searcher for truth for that matter, read this book.

Clearly the publisher is trying to ride a wave: not just a tiny little swell, either. This is the tidal wave of JABEZ. But this may be one of those rare times that a follow-up is better than the original!Lemmons brings the same skills as a creative writer that he's shown in the past to this obscure man whose prayer is buried in the book of Chronicles. In telling the story, he's clearly done his backgrounds study. Aside from the compelling story involving Jabez, Ehud (the Israelite judge), and Eglon (the Moabite king), Lemmons also gives a feel for what this period was like in the Ancient Near Eastern world. What difference did it make that iron weapons were being used by some? What relationship did the small tribes of Israel have with one another and with other nations around?I highly recommend the book. It's a great example of what a good novel based upon a biblical character can be.

I have a master's degree in English and taught on the high school level for several years. I loved this book--period. Buy it, read it, and tell your friends to do the same.

This book is really good. Thom Lemmons makes the times come alive. I really cared about the characters and could hardly wait to see what happened. Get this book for everyone on your gift list!