But it would not be my story alone. It would tell of a proud people brought low and of a low people exalted, because my tale is only a thread that has somehow become entwined in the tapestry that has unfolded around me. And so begins the intensely emotional, richly spiritual odyssey of Abish, whose significant contribution to Book of Mormon history is creatively depicted in this finely crafted story of love, loss, and redemption.
Gifted LDS author K. Grant demonstrates a profound understanding of the time, setting, and people that provide the backdrop to this compelling and inspiring narrative — an intricate tale of suspense, romance, intrigue, and spiritual triumphs. Grant was born in rural Idaho but has made Utah her home for most of her life. She lives in northern Utah with her family. She lives in northern Utah with family. After serving a full-time, Spanish-speaking mission, she returned to Weber State University, where she received her bachelor of arts with a double major in English and Spanish.
She has traveled extensively throughout Mexico and studied briefly at a local college in the state of Michoacan. To learn more about the author, visit her website at www. View more products by K. I bought this book for my wife, but ended up reading it myself over the weekend.
There was a fast-moving plot, lots of action and I liked seeing how this story unfolded through the eyes of a woman. How wonderful that this lesser-known character from the Book of Mormon has finally been given a voice to tell her story. Abish starts out as a companion to the princess, then gets sent home when the princess is betrothed. The Queen seems to have more affection for Abish than her own daughter. When Abish gets home she finds her own mother Saranhi, isn't excited to have her back. Sherem, her father, does show Abish love and affection but he is often away working as a healer.
Abish falls in love with a crippled blacksmith named Jared, against the wishes of her mother, and ends up betrothed to a cruel army captain. Sherem doesn't like him much, but Sherem is also in trouble with his superiors and is later murdered and so the betrothal goes further.
Abish can't bring herself to marry the soldier, runs away with the blacksmith, and they get separated while trying to escape on a boat during an ocean storm. Somehow Abish and Jared both end up in Nephite territory, although they each believe the other to be dead. Abish goes through a spiritual conversion and somehow meets up with Ammon before he goes on his mission to the Lamanites, those Abish once called her people. LDS readers will know how the book ends - with the miraculous account of Ammon converting the King and Queen to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Unfortunately, readers are left to assume that Abish lives "happily ever after" because after the conversion event, the story ends. It's a decent story and all but it left me wanting the other shoe to drop. The romantic parts of this book are clean, just a kiss or two in the whole book and nothing steamy. There are references to adult situations, but nothing is blunt or crass, only hinted at. I think parents could feel fairly safe letting teens read this. Discussion of the actual scriptural account would be helpful to put the book in context and to decipher what is true and what isn't. Oct 13, Laura rated it it was ok Shelves: I hate doing this because I'm sure the author loves her writing--and apparently many others do to.
But I'm sorry--I really didn't enjoy this book! I kept reading because it wasn't horrendous and offensive. In some ways, I think the miracle of her faith which I love in the Book of Mormon account is undermined in this story by Grant placing her among the Nephites to be taught the Gospel I hate doing this because I'm sure the author loves her writing--and apparently many others do to.
In some ways, I think the miracle of her faith which I love in the Book of Mormon account is undermined in this story by Grant placing her among the Nephites to be taught the Gospel there. So much of the story line was predictable for example, spoiler: And would she be able to find her way back to her village since she'd never traveled alone--when she a went to the castle the first time, her father took her; b returned to her village, she had a guide; and c fled the village, she and Jared just fled?
Apr 01, Tristan rated it liked it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.
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To view it, click here. Valiant effort but weak storytelling. Abish is such a unique character in the Book of Mormon. We know virtually nothing about her so when I saw this book I was so excited. I love historical fiction and couldn't wait to see how the author created Abish's backstory. I have to say the story was slow and laborious for me. In some ways I guess that's very similar to real life but it was a boring read for me.
I'm not sure I loved fictional Abish as much as the powerful precious few verses of the real Valiant effort but weak storytelling. I'm not sure I loved fictional Abish as much as the powerful precious few verses of the real Abish in the Book of Mormon. I really wished the author would have put the part of the story we do know in the middle of the book and built from there rather than at the very end of the book.
I did like the reconciliation between Abish and Saranhi. But even then it could have been developed more.
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And I liked that Jared wasn't taken away forever. Fictional Abish needed something after losing everyone she ever had any positive connection with. Jul 09, Meredith rated it really liked it. Some parts were really great and others were disappointing. For instance, the father's dream, or what little of it was shared with us, seemed to fall short of what it should have been to have such a great impact on Abish. On the other hand, his coming to her in her dream was very effective for me.
I was disappointed in the development of Abish's mother and of the Queen's relationship with her own daughter. And, while I realize that the eyes are the window to the soul, for Abish's and Jared's eye Some parts were really great and others were disappointing. And, while I realize that the eyes are the window to the soul, for Abish's and Jared's eyes to meet fleetingly one time and result an instant lifetime commitment result seems too much like a Harlequin romance. I really enjoyed the parts of the story where it meshes with the scriptures; in my opinion, this is where the author shines.
Since this is what she wanted to do, I feel that this book was a success. Apr 14, Shellie rated it liked it Shelves: I grabbed this on the way out of the library to see what it would be like, I don't have time to read it right now but I'm very excited to get to it. It's a fictionalized story about one chapter in "The Book of Mormon" in Alma, and yes Abish is the heroine. I can't remember when I wrote that but years later I got the book as a gift at one of my reading group parties so now I have read it. It is a cute back-story with romanc I grabbed this on the way out of the library to see what it would be like, I don't have time to read it right now but I'm very excited to get to it.
It is a cute back-story with romance and adventure. I did enjoy it quite a bit.
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The ending was disappointing though. I really don't like when authors use the last two pages to recap, explain, remember or just end abruptly. This was the case, I wanted just a few more pages to compete a couple interrupted scenes. I will now re-gift this book for someone else to read. Nov 30, Cindy rated it liked it. The book was slow for me at first; however, once the story took off it was good. The ending was a little predicable, but ultimately a happy one, which is my preference. It is left a little unfinished as to set the stage for a sequel. This story is a plausible way that the Gospel could have reached Abish and the Lamanite people, but it is purely a fictional story.
What peaked my interest in this book is that at the Heber Valley Girls Camp HVC there is a campground named after Abish - which was an The book was slow for me at first; however, once the story took off it was good. What peaked my interest in this book is that at the Heber Valley Girls Camp HVC there is a campground named after Abish - which was an individual from the the Book of Mormon that I was not overly familiar with.
I felt she needed to be someone fairly important to have a camp named after her with the likes of Esther and Emma Hale Smith. Abish was a brave woman who embraced the Gospel and showed immense amounts of faith. May 19, Sharlitas rated it liked it. Well, I generally liked the book.
It didn't hold my attention the way I wanted it to though I still will likely read the follow up story at some point in the future because I like the idea of exploring the scripture stories from a new angle. Jun 27, Cathy rated it it was ok Shelves: The fictional pre-story of Abish, whose significant contribution to Book of Mormon history is depicted in this story that tells of one woman's courage in the face of life-threatening dangers, of faith that triumphs over fear, and of a love that changes the lives and spiritual destiny of thousands—Nephites and Lamanites alike.
The writing was ho-hum, not very compelling. I guess knowing the outcome of the story does not help build suspense. Aug 29, Melanie rated it liked it. Very well written but I personally thought it didn't mesh very well with the actual account of Abish in the Book of Mormon. The only part that bothered me was Abish's uncertainty in the novel. I guess i felt the Book of Mormon gave her more credit than that.
Still, a work of historical fiction based on relatively miniscule information, I thought the book flowed well and was a compelling enjoyable read. Aug 04, Sabrina rated it it was amazing. This book was really great. The Author did a great job of making the reader understand what the main character twas thinking. Abish is a great novel for those LDS readers who want to learn about a great Woman who was brave. She is briefly mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
This is a book I would read more than once. Mar 18, Kristen rated it it was ok. An imaginative look at the life behind one of the Book of Mormon's few named female characters. Lots of insightful additions about the place and times of the Book of Mormon, the culture and the people of the Lamanites and Nephites, and a story filled with suspense, secret combinations, romance, and miracles.
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I enjoyed reading this creative fleshing out of the story of Abish in the Book of Mormon. However, the story really is aimed at a younger audience: I still enjoyed the book but I'm more likely to recommend it to Rebekah hmmm, was there enough romance in it for Rebekah? Apr 23, Lydia rated it really liked it. Fun fictional story about a character from scripture. It's fun to see the author's take on just why this Lamanite servant might have understood the gospel.
I enjoyed reading about what it possible was like for them A very quick easy read. Jan 15, K. Yes, it's my own book. But how could I get to this point and not be a little proud? In telling her story, I hope that I've told a little of every courageous and faithful woman's story to show that we're all not so different.
We speak up when we want to remain silent, share our testimonies when we're afraid and we find a measure of strength within ourselves when we need it most. May 07, Susan rated it really liked it.
Abish Daughter Of God by K C Grant | Book Of Mormon Fiction Novel
Some of my favorite books are about Book of Mormon characters. Imagining them even in a fictional setting makes them come to life in my mind. This story isn't exactly how I pictured the portrayal of Abish, but it did make an interesting read. Jan 24, Laurie rated it it was amazing. I didn't give this book 5 stars because my husband's Aunt wrote it.