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THE WELL

Stephanie Landsem

In the rich vein of biblical fiction such as Francine Rivers’s Lineage of Grace series and Janette Oke and Davis Bunn’s Acts of Faith series, The Well establishes an exciting new voice in Christian historical fiction.

In the small Samaritan village of Sychar, the well is the place of blessing—the place where women gather to draw their water and share their lives with one another—but not for Mara’s family. Shunned for the many sins of her mother, Nava, Mara struggles to keep her family alive in the face of starvation and the threat of exile. But their lives are forever changed with the arrival of two men: Shem, a wealthy young man from Caesarea with an air of mystery and danger, and Jesus, a Jewish teacher who meets Nava at the well and transforms her broken spirit with his talk of forgiveness.
When Nava is stoned for her mistakes, Mara embarks with Shem on a journey to seek Jesus’ help—a journey that brings unexpected love, and unimaginable heartbreak.
Stephanie Landsem is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. She was selected for the 2010 SCBWI mentorship award and The Well was selected as a finalist in the 2011 ACFW Genesis contest.

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Book Published 2013-06-04 by Howard Books
Book Published 2013-06-04 by Howard Books

Comments

I read The Well late into the night and woke up still thinking about it. Stephanie Landsem breathes fresh life and understanding into the story of the woman at the well. Under her skilled pen, the characters, the setting, the history of ancient Samaria spring to life. The Well is a debut to stir the soul.

As you open the pages of Stephanie Landsem’s The Well, get ready to embark on a journey through the places where Jesus traveled—breathe the scent of an olive grove, taste the barley bread and sweet melon, walk along the dusty road to Galilee. Most of all get ready to have your own faith stretched as you read about those lives Jesus touched and how they were never the same again.

Dutch: Kok

A captivating account based on a familiar biblical story, Stephanie Landsem brings clarity, hope, reflection, and plenty of enchantment to The Well.

It's a rare story that you can't put down. Even rarer is a story that compels you to set it aside, reflect, and pray before you can go any further. Stephanie Landsem takes a tale you think you know and leaves you breathless with unexpected discoveries. I found myself stunned by The Well and humbled and inspired by the faith journey of her characters. This is a masterpiece.

In The Well Shephanie has written a Biblical novel that tells about a little known woman's encounter with Jesus that will resonate with readers. I felt I was right there, struggling with Mara, aching with her in all her agonies and cheering for her to struggle through them. Stephanie Lansem is a writer to watch for.