Set in the 1950s, this novel follows Abra Matthews, a young woman abandoned as an infant under a bridge in Haven, California. Raised by a local pastor, she eventually flees her small town for the allure of Hollywood. She renames herself Lena Scott, chasing fame and validation through the film industry and hollow relationships with men who exploit her. The narrative tracks her descent into the moral compromises of fame and her eventual realization that her public persona cannot heal her internal brokenness or replace the grace she left behind.
This book is intended for readers of Christian fiction who seek a modern retelling of the biblical story of the Prodigal Son or the book of Hosea. It attracts those interested in the tension between worldly ambition and spiritual belonging. Readers finish the book with a concrete understanding of the theology of redemption and the specific idea that divine forgiveness remains available regardless of past choices. It provides a study on how childhood rejection shapes adult identity and the process of returning to a faith-based community.
Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
