While some have a distinct christian message others are just good stories of people. Synopsis fictionalized account of a young girls experience on the trail of tears. Bodie and brock thoene, sharon ewell foster, jan karon, penelope stokes. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Washington, dc authors and their books sandra mizell chaney. Abraham s life sets the stage for the coming messiah, jesus christ. Abraham s well hardcover january 1, 2006 by sharon ewell foster author. Book of the strong tower womens ministry book of the month. Sharon ewell foster is the author of abrahams well 3. January 2011 top 50 black christian independent publishers bestsellers list nonfiction 1. Shattered frontier, a role playing game by jolly r. Sharon ewell foster has 12 books on goodreads with 2876 ratings. Sharon ewell foster s biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. The sister to sister book club will read for its april session, abrahams well by sharon ewell foster.
Although, the novel moves at a slow pace, it gives readers a blunt look into fear, slavery and racism without sugar coating the events. The sequel to the resurrection of nat turner, part i. Abraham s well is a poignant story where the reader sees the complexity of life not. Nicknamed the picasso of the pen, sharon ewell rhymes with jewel foster is a daily guideposts contributor, a romantic times career achievement finalist, and is a doublefinalist for romance writers of americas rita award. Sharon abraham phone, address, background info whitepages. A novel by sharon ewell foster bethany house publishers nov 01, 2006 read detailed book description. Good booksbooks to readmy booksfamily dealaward winning booksblack familiesbeautiful book coversfirst noveltwo men. Abrahams well isbn 9780998265308 pdf epub sharon ewell. Sharon ewell foster, christy awardwinning author of passing by samaria and abrahams well through watercolored pearls, stacy hawkins adams tells a captivating story that takes readers through the life journeys of three different women facing three separate issues, trying to find who they are in christ. It is the story of the removal of the black cherokee in 1838 from the southwest to what is now oklahoma.
Even way after abrahams death, the israelites were warned against the worship of the moon, sun, and stars deuteronomy 4. The dna of abrahams children analysis of jewish genomes refutes the khazar claim. Her work is featured in christian and mainstream stores. In abraham s well, foster provides a fictional account of the trail of tears, the forced relocation in 1838 of the cherokees and other peoples from the southeastern united states to oklahoma, which resulted in the deaths of thousands. Her bookspreviously published by simon and schuster, random house, and othershave earned her a loyal following that crosses market, gender, and racial boundaries. National register of historic places inventorynomination.
A well on her owners land that she dubs abraham s well becomes her symbol that one day she and other suppressed people will live free to worship jesus as the savior and to own their own well. This forced march, known as the trail of tears, included many african americans, both slave and free. She grows up in the southern appalachians of north carolina, watched over by loving parents, her older brother, abraham, and mama emma and papa, a married couple of white and indian blood who treat her almost as a daughter. Interview with sharon ewell foster regarding her recent research on turner.
This is the family i wrote about in abraham s well. It was identified in the 19th century by edward robinson in 1838. See more ideas about reading, john macarthur and this or that questions. Sharon ewell foster s aint no river is a contemporary tale where the angst of modern life is seasoned with wisdom, humor, and a dash of africanamerican h. Abrahams well by sharon ewell foster inspired by true events, authentic slave narratives, and other historical accounts, abrahams well is the profoundly moving story of the black cherokeeafrican americans, both slave and freewho, along with native people, walked the trail of tears. Abrahams well by sharon ewell foster 3 editions first published in 2006 download daisy. Sharon ewell foster is the author of abraham s well 3. Sharon ewell foster audio books, best sellers, author. Abraham s well foster, sharon ewell book absolute best videos carman movie absolute surrender murray, andrew audio book acts vol 14 unknown movie adoloescence isnt terminal.
Awardwinning author sharon ewell foster reinterprets history to offer a new american story of one mans struggle for freedom and the redemption of his people. The resurrection of nat turner spans more than sixty years, sweeping from the majestic highlands of ethiopia to the towns of cross keys and jerusalem in southampton county. Sharon ewell foster is an author, speaker, and teacher. Abrahams and isaacs wells coat of many colors a geek.
During her research, foster, who is of irish, cherokee, and africanamerican ancestry, discovered that her. It began with a loan when thokos husband left her to care for their six children alone, she felt like she was sinking. But in the book of genesis, water is the element that saves your life. Foster and lockhart retell the indian removal from the perspective of a group that was marginalized in a twofold manner dispossessed and enslaved. The story of abraham in the bible is a magnificent study. Based on actual trial records, interviews with descendants, official documents, and five years of research, the resurrection of nat turner, part 2. Table of contents of study notes by stuart olyott sermon title page no practical lessons from the life of abraham. Land with a well just like this one inspired by true events, authentic slave narratives, and other historical accounts, abrahams well is the profoundly. The well is near the old city of beer sheva and nahal beer sheva on the road to eilat.
Aint no valley french, albert holly patches of fire gaines, ernest the autobiography of miss jane pittman bloodline a gathering of old men in my fathers house a lesson before dying glenn, roy is it a crime. Armentia pointed to a well on the land their cherokee master owns. Sharon ewell foster books list of books by author sharon. In abraham s well, christy awardwinning author sharon ewell foster returns to her best style of work. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. Learn all about the books or magazines published by 3 sisters books an imprint of 3 sisters books, that are by or about people of african descent. Black land ownership peaked at about 15 million acres in1910 most of it owned by farmers in the rural south, ike that owned by the ewell family. Sharon ewell foster s most popular book is abraham s well. A novel 2006 and zelda lockhart s cold running creek 2007. A young mother and her son struggle to hold on to their dreams throu. Black christian book catalog januaryapril 2008 by glm. Robinson and bestiality in a character like bob ewell.
Abraham s well by sharon ewell foster and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. To this day, those of judah in particular know their identity and. Sharon ewell foster armentia, an aged black cherokee woman, remembers her youth, her family, and their struggle to hold on to their dreams. A well on her owner s land that she dubs abraham s well becomes her symbol that one day she and other suppressed people will live free to worship jesus as the savior and to own their own well. This is inspirational historical fiction at its best as sharon ewell foster provides a fabulous insightful look back at a somewhat ignored atrocity. Mar 24, 2016 explore dailybiblememe s board a good read. Books published by 3 sisters books an imprint of 3 sisters. Inspirational, religious, gentle reads library booklists. Sharon ewell foster, author info, published books, bio. Click here for newbery medal and honor books 1922present pdf 200kb. Newbery medal and honor books, 1922present association for.
Abrahams well by sharon ewell foster, paperback barnes. Since i know sharon and have enjoyed her books set in modern times, aint no river and aint no valley this work of historical fiction was a departure. The second best result is sharon ann abraham age 30s in sunnyvale, tx. Abraham s relationship with god was personal rather than formal. So many facts are given that the book is almost a manual for begin ning an. Books by sharon ewell foster author of abrahams well. It seems hard to believe now, son, but someday well have our own land. Much of the rationale behind such designs is to foster reading, to develop. Abraham s well introduces readers to trials and tribulations endured on the trail of tears from a childs point of view. A novel fiction, paperback, by sharon ewell foster bethany house publishers, nov 01, 2006 african american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club.
I just finished my friend, sharon ewell foster s abrahams well. Using extensive research, sharon ewell foster breaks hallowed ground in this epic novel, revealing longburied secrets about this tragic hero. Select this result to view sharon ann abraham s phone number, address, and more. My greatgrandfather was born into slavery, but acquired the land after the civil war. The word lahairoi means the well of the living, seeing one, or the well of the vision of life. In the predawn hours of august 22, 1831, slave nat turner stormed into history with a bible in one hand and a sword in the other. In particular, jesus taught that moses had written about him in the law see. Deftly crafted by awardwinning author sharon ewell foster, a true crossover artist, abrahams well features strong female characters and reads as the firsthand account of a black cherokee girl, forced off her familys land at gunpoint, who transforms to womanhood as she faces desperate circumstances.
I have discovered theres indian in my family heritage. In this interview, author sharon ewell foster discusses her inspiration and research for. Let them extol the lord in the congregation of the people, and praise god in the assembly of the elders. Book of the strong tower womens ministry book of the. Sharon ewell foster author of abrahams well goodreads. Sharon ewell foster a young woman and her family struggle to hold on to their dreams through decades of heartbreaking separations, forced relocation, escapes, and eventually, the civil war.
She knows as well as sharon bell mathis that life is no teacupful of. Armentia, the central character of abraham s well was brought up among the north carolina cherokees believing herself a part of the cherokee nation. This is a book trailer for sharon ewell foster s award winning novel abraham s well. Sharon ewell rhymes with jewel foster s first novel, passing by samaria, was the naacp book of the year in 2000 as well as winner of the coveted christy award. While none of the five books explicitly name the author, there are references throughout the bible to moses work as their writer. Butts, iii will host a saturday, april 14, 2018 11. Foster, sharon ewell abrahams well passing by samaria aint no river 1.
Abrahams well by sharon ewell foster fantastic fiction. Leading a small army of fellow slaves in an uprising that left more. I have seen babies born, i have seen death and i have walked the trail of tears nunna daul isunyi the trail where we cried. I have discovered theres indian in my family heritage the time is 1838. My grandfather used the land to educate his children. Jan 22, 2014 in the television show survivor, fire means life. Yolanda foster bolden, forsyth county public library, winston salem, nc. Wells found in the wilderness save the lives of hagar and ishmael, wells are the community meeting place where both isaacs and jacobs wives were found, and wells mark a territorial claim to a plot of land.
This novel pours out an abundance of information that you will never see in history books. Sharon is related to mary samuel mathai and alexander g abraham as well as 4 additional people. However, abraham and the other patriarchs practiced various forms of worship, including building altars, offering sacrifices, calling on the name of yahweh, circumcision, prayer, making vows, and tithing as well as planting trees and setting up monuments. Abraham s well by sharon ewell foster in abraham s well, christy awardwinning author sharon ewell foster returns to her best style of work. Most of my adult life has been spent working for the defense department as an instructor, writereditor, or logistician. Jul 09, 2009 aint no mountain, sharon ewell foster, publisher. A well in the desert country of palestine was the sign of wealth. Ministrys next gathering takes place april 14th in the fellowship hall at 10. Sharon ewell foster is a regular daily guideposts contributor and a true crossover artist.
Bible records tell us he was the father of the hebrew nation, but so much more. According to the bible, abrahams well was seized by abimelechs men genesis 21. Inspired by true events, authentic slave narratives, and other historical accounts, abraham s well is the profoundly moving story of the black cherokee. Until she is about seven years old, armentia never knows she is a slave.
Cindy trimm and kimberla lawson roby top january 2011. Abraham s well by sharon ewell foster popular christian videos. Lydia felt the ship shudder beneath her feet, and heard the buildings lining the wharf rat. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. The double ritaaward finalists newest book and seventh novel, abraham s well 2006 is the littleknown story of the black cherokees, who walked the trail of tears in 183839, and were included. The wanderer by sharon creech joanna cotler books harpercollins. Abraham s well by sharon ewell foster 278 ratings, 3. Isaac dwelt in the south country west of kadesh, by the well lahairoi, genesis 25. Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. Inspired by true events, authentic slave narratives, and other historical accounts, abraham s well is the profoundly moving story of the black cherokeeafrican americans, both slave and freewho, along with native people, walked the trail of tears. Abrahams well by sharon ewell foster 2006 it took me a week and a half to read this book, a very long time for me.
Nat turners rebellion was a slave rebellion that took place in southampton county, virginia. Passing by samaria by sharon ewell foster 3 editions first published in 2000 download daisy. The witnesses shows the story of nat turner through his own eyes, from growing up a slave through his violent uprising and death. It just feels like it leman, kevin book adoniram judson.
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