ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: Praying with Jane
Author: Rachel Dodge
Genre: Devotional
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Release Date: October 2, 2018
Daily Encouragement for Your Soul through the Prayers of Jane Austen
For more than two hundred years, Jane Austen and her novels have charmed readers from around the world. While much has been written about her fascinating life, less is known about Jane's spiritual side. In this beautiful 31-day devotional, Miss Austen's faith comes to life through her exquisite prayers, touching biographical anecdotes, and illuminating scenes from her novels. Each reading also includes a thematically appropriate Scripture and a prayer inspired by Jane's petitions.
May this journey into Jane Austen's life of faith and prayer ignite and deepen your own relationship with the Father who loves you.
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MY THOUGHTS
Praying with Jane: 31 Days Through the Prayers of Jane
Austen by Rachel Dodge offers readers a daily devotional based on the three
known prayers written by Jane Austen. Each prayer receives ten or eleven days
of attention, effectively immersing the reader into the prayer.
Having recently reread Pride & Prejudice, I was
delighted to start into Praying with Jane. Each devotional entry begins
with an examination of a portion of one of Jane’s prayers. Jane’s personal life
and literary works appear often as the author brings together Austen’s prayer and
the devotional thought. All six of Austen’s published novels are referenced in
various points. Naturally, many Biblical principles and Scriptures were
included. The second section offers a brief invitation to pray that encourages personal
introspection and honesty. Lastly, a pre-composed prayer leads the reader in
communion with God through prayer.
Two of my favorite devotional entries in Praying with Jane were:
(1) Every Good and Perfect Gift (Pg. 39) which focused on thankfulness. (2) A
Benevolent Spirit (Pg. 77) which encouraged generosity toward others. This book
spoke to me as it offered reminders of God’s love as well as instruction on the
Christian life. I highly recommend Praying with Jane: 31 Days Through the
Prayers of Jane Austen to Jane Austen fans. It has a permanent home on my
bookcase and I expect to read it again in the future.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a
copy of this book by the author. All opinions in this review are my own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rachel Dodge teaches college English and Jane Austen classes, gives talks at libraries, teas, and Jane Austen groups, and is a writer for the popular
Jane Austen's World blog. She makes her home in California with her husband, Robert, and their two young children. A true kindred spirit at heart, Rachel loves books, bonnets, and ball gowns. When she’s not reading or writing, you’ll find her hanging out with her husband and kids, serving at her church, or watching period dramas and food documentaries
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TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will receive 2 gift sets that include a copy of Praying With Jane as well as a matching journal and stickers (1 for you, 1 for a friend!)!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule shown below. Giveaway will begin at midnight December 4, 2019 and last through 11:59 PM EST on December 11, 2019. US only. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize.
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