Esthers Story, Diane Wolkstein
Esthers Story, Diane Wolkstein
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Esther's Story

Author: Diane Wolkstein

Narrator: Linda Stephens

Unabridged: 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/15/2013


Synopsis

The beautiful young Esther has been chosen as queen by the king of Persia. Surrounded by servants, each day she wears gorgeous dresses and eats delicious foods in his luxurious court. Still, she remembers the promise made to her uncle when she was a child. She tells no one that she is Jewish. One day the prime minister, angry because Esther's uncle does not bow to him, arranges a decree ordering all Jews to be killed. Will Esther find the courage to stand up for her people, even if it means revealing her religion to the king? Diane Wolkstein is an internationally-known folklorist. In Esther's Story, her rich combination of Biblical text and oral legend illuminates the origin of the feast of Purim. As this retelling of the Book of Esther unfolds, narrator Linda Stephens' voice conveys the remarkable strength, beauty and wisdom of a fabled queen.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa

Diane Wolkstein's retelling of the Biblical story of Queen Esther stays true to the original events in the Bible but creates empathy towards the queen and her people. Ester comes alive through this story and Juan Wijnaard's beautiful illustrations help paint this beautiful picture. This story of a y......more

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Goodreads review by Julie

What if Esther had a diary? "Esther's Story" by Diane Wolkstein is a retelling of the biblical "Book of Esther" written in first person from Esther's point of view. This bible story is the basis for the holiday of Purim which celebrates a tale of triumph over an attempt to destroy the Jewish people.......more