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The Faithful One: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Michele Chynoweth (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 788 ratings
A wealthy and virtuous man faces the ultimate test of faith in this suspenseful and inspiring modern retelling of Job by the author of The Runaway Prophet.
 
Seth Jacobs has it all—health, wealth, a great career, a mansion in greater Boston, a beautiful wife, and three children. But in a series of reversals beyond his control, Seth loses his many fortunes one after the next. His friends, who suggest God has a reason for inflicting so much loss and pain upon him, challenge Seth’s faith.
 
At the lowest depths of his suffering, Seth asks God—as we all do—“Why is this happening to me?” And he receives an unexpected answer. A modern-day story based on the Bible’s Book of Job, The Faithful One inspires us all to keep our faith in the Lord no matter what.
 
“Chynoweth constructs—and then deconstructs—Seth’s life with an eye for detail and an inventive sense of how one tragedy can beget the next.” —Kirkus Reviews
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    313 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Morgan James Fiction
  4. Publication date
    March 21, 2017
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"Understanding faith can be perplexing for some of us but the story Michele tells in this profound book is worth reading by all of us. She lets us know that faith is not only a mystery, it is a progression of our lives and a product of God Almighty for us to live by day after day."--Dr. Thelma Wells, (aka "Mama T" of Women of Faith Conferences), Founder of A Woman of God Ministries and Generation Love-Divine Explosion, Speaker, Author, TV Host, Professor

"...an exploration of what a contemporary Job might look like, Chynoweth's tale should more than satisfy." - KIRKUS REVIEWS

"The Faithful One puts the character of Job into a whole new contemporary light. The story makes his struggles so much more tangible and relatable to today's audience."Gus Lloyd, Host of "Seize the Day" on The Catholic Channel, Sirius XM 129 & Author of Magnetic Christianity and A Minute in the Church

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From the author of the award-winning novels, THE PEACE MAKER and THE RUNAWAY PROPHET comes another inspirational suspense that will keep you hanging on until the very end.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06WP9Q856
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Morgan James Fiction (March 21, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 21, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 313 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1683502914
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 788 ratings

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Michele Chynoweth

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Modern Day Bible Stories - contemporary suspense novels by best-selling author Michele Chynoweth - bring stories in the Bible to life for today's readers with contemporary characters and plots so they can better understand and relate to God's messages of faith and hope. Michele's universally-appealing inspirational novels are filled with drama, intrigue and romance and include "The Faithful One" based on the Book of Job, "The Peace Maker," based on the story of David and Abigail in the First Book of Samuel, "The Runaway Prophet" based on the Book of Jonah, and "The Jealous Son" based on the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis.

Michele believes the Old Testament stories are often difficult to read and comprehend, so she hopes that re-imagining them in contemporary times with edgy fiction that's fast-paced and entertaining will help readers appreciate them, understand God's messages and hopefully bring people back to the Bible itself. In addition to being an author, Michele is also an award-winning speaker, book coach and editor, and a college instructor of writing, publishing and marketing fiction. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Michele and her husband have a blended family of five children and one grandchild and live in North East, Maryland. More information about Michele is available on her website, https://www.michelechynoweth.com/

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Customers find this book to be a wonderful read with a compelling, thought-provoking storyline that reflects the biblical story of Job and includes many twists and turns. The book is filled with emotion, taking readers from laughter to tears, and customers appreciate its believable characters and how it conveys a message about living faith. Customers describe it as a true page turner that keeps their interest throughout. The pacing receives mixed reactions from customers.

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235 customers mention "Readability"225 positive10 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as wonderful and genius, with one customer noting it's refreshing to read a clean-cut book.

"I think Chynoweth did a magnificent job on retelling the story of Job with a modern twist...." Read more

"...It was a warm and uplifting story." Read more

"...This book helped me remember the Bible story and I am so glad for that! Despite some flows issues, it took my breath away...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this modern day story of Job. The authors kept me very interested...." Read more

117 customers mention "Storyline"98 positive19 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this modern-day Job tale, finding it thought-provoking and full of twists and turns, with one customer noting it's a great rendition of the biblical narrative.

"...did a magnificent job on retelling the story of Job with a modern twist...." Read more

"...The action in the story is quick and exciting. I had trouble stopping my reading to get some sleep...." Read more

"...It has such a great lesson and such a great story that it deserves a 5 star rating for sure1" Read more

"...enjoyed this book and believe that Ms. Chynoweth very cleverly modernized the story of Job...." Read more

82 customers mention "Faith"77 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the book's portrayal of faith, noting its interesting spiritual narrative and wisdom in conveying messages about living faith. One customer describes it as a modern-day Job story about trusting God.

"...The author writes Seth Jacobs as a kind, generous, and "good" character. One with whom the reader is quickly enraptured...." Read more

"...Great read and reminder that faith and love will sustain us." Read more

"...All of his bad misfortunes turned around and his life was great again!..." Read more

"...Faith is about believing in someone not seen but trusted for all things. Something many people lack...." Read more

38 customers mention "Heartwarming"38 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, taking them through a range of feelings from laughter to tears, and describe it as very humbling.

"...Despite some flows issues, it took my breath away. It had me laughing, crying and worrying for everyone (but the wife really!) in this book...." Read more

"...You'll be appalled. You'll be sickened. There will be no shortage of emotions when you read this book...." Read more

"...I laughed, cried, felt joy, sorrow... a whole range of mixed emotions from start to finish. A wonderful story by a fantastic author...." Read more

"This book captures the human spirit and struggles of surrender of self to Gods will and plan...." Read more

23 customers mention "Character development"17 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them believable, with one customer noting the author's success in bringing biblical characters to life.

"...The character descriptions were also very complete as I visualized each of them. I was fascinated by each one's personality, goals and life...." Read more

"...Job." I thought the author, Michele Chynoweth did an excellent job with the characters to explain a complex subject of a wealthy individual who..." Read more

"...I found the Character Maria to be so shallow throughout the book...." Read more

"...What I liked about the book: it usually kept moving, you like MOST of the characters...." Read more

18 customers mention "Interest"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with several noting it kept their interest throughout, and one mentioning it was captivating from the first page.

"...It held my interest without a dull moment. I wanted to keep reading to find out what would happen next...." Read more

"...The actual story is a bit unbelievable but helps the reader better understand how all can easily be lost in a very brief time and how important it..." Read more

"...They all are open to hearing God's voice and life becomes richer, focused and full of contentment. Life is good because God is good...." Read more

"...The story flowed well and kept my interest. There are some adult themes in this book, but no porn or profanity...." Read more

10 customers mention "Page turner"10 positive0 negative

Customers describe the book as a page turner, with one noting its modern setting and another appreciating its true-to-life portrayal.

"(A few spoilers below) While it was a fair modern adaptation of most of the book of Job, I didn't like the writing style...." Read more

"...The story line was so captivating I did not want it to end. A page turner for sure. I believe in miracles and will recommend this book to all." Read more

"The modern depiction the of the life of Job was inspirational. I could not put it down...." Read more

"...The setting is modern, the principles are timeless." Read more

16 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book.

"...It begins a bit far-fetched...how does one man have so much and you just know something is going to happen. Then, it does...." Read more

"...Loved the way the author used the three friends to counsel but that they all ended up with a humble spirit...." Read more

"...between the long, drawn out writing, too detailed descriptions, and inaccurate and inconsistent writing, I just didn't like the book...." Read more

"...riches than he ever though possible,not all material things but great friends and a love for God beyond imaginable." Read more

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  • Iva F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of Job, Modernized
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2014
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    I think Chynoweth did a magnificent job on retelling the story of Job with a modern twist. The author writes Seth Jacobs as a kind, generous, and "good" character. One with whom the reader is quickly enraptured. The reader gets the sense the world has completely turned their back on a man who is a true rags to riches story (despite the fact that several people in powerful positions think the contrary).

    Chynoweth chooses not to kill off Seth's children, but instead put them in situations that are perhaps worse than death. Situations, that as a mother, made my heart ache.

    I thought the most interesting part of the story was who the author chose to be Seth's "friends" - a lawyer (an agnostic one at that), a doctor, and a rabbi - who all attempt to shed light on why Seth's world crashes down around him.

    Seth's own journey into God's role in his life has left such an impact on me that, despite finishing this book over a week ago, I'm still mulling over the questions in my brain.

    The ultimate question of, "Why me?" is answered in a most unusual (but Biblically sound) way.

    Even more inspiring is how things eventually turn out for Seth and his family. Admittedly, the choices he makes are not necessarily the choices I would make, which make following his journey all the more thought provoking.

    (Review originally posted at GoodReads.com)
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  • kay Lyons
    4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Grace
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2014
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    The story of Seth Jacobs reminded me of a story of a modern day Job. The man looses everything that matters, and then God steps in as Seth humbles himself. The action in the story is quick and exciting. I had trouble stopping my reading to get some sleep. The character descriptions were also very complete as I visualized each of them. I was fascinated by each one's personality, goals and life. This is a story that shows us that a god really is in control of all. It was a warm and uplifting story.
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  • butterflyminxs64
    5.0 out of 5 stars It pulls at you from every direction...from highs to lows
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2013
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    I know this is a retake on the book of Job but the author does so in a very good way. It begins a bit far-fetched...how does one man have so much and you just know something is going to happen. Then, it does. That is when you realize you are being sucked into the modern day retelling of Job. It is hard to follow that act and at first, I was reluctant but I let myself just read the story as is and I was amazed at what the author present. For one man to go through so much, I had no idea how he could ever get everything back. Just as in the Bible however, the reader is taught to remember that money is not everything and that sometimes, being average means you are the wealthiest person around. Its a hard lesson to remember and one we need to relearn. This book helped me remember the Bible story and I am so glad for that!
    Despite some flows issues, it took my breath away. It had me laughing, crying and worrying for everyone (but the wife really!) in this book. That is hard to do. I am so glad I read this book and I will be sure to pass it along. It has such a great lesson and such a great story that it deserves a 5 star rating for sure1
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  • vella
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013
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    I really enjoyed this modern day story of Job. The authors kept me very interested. When Seth has had it all taken from him he struggles with his faith. I am sure most people including myself would. One thing that I thought might be missing though is that he never seemed to be praising God throughout his trials. I wonder if he had refused to give in to the depression pending from all of his plights if perhaps listening to Christian music, reading good books & the Word most especially perhaps his spirit could've been lifted. Just my take. I was pleasantly surprised that near the end of the book when his estranged wife wants to make another try at their marriage that he actually chooses to give their relationship another chance. I have been disappointed in recent Christian books that it is not even suggested that the two might try to work out their differences instead of getting a divorce. I'll share a quote from the book where it talks about this reunion & it is so beautiful.

    "But Seth & Maria had a family together and a past, like a rich tapestry that time dulls a little but never unravels. They had rediscovered that tapestry, brushed off the dirt and lovingly added new stitches until it shone more colorful and beautiful than before." In the story Seth had already started to fall in love with a different woman but wisely he choose to accept his estranged wife's plea to get back together. Thank you author's for sharing in your story that divorce is not always the answer!
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  • Michelle Qualls
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really good read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2014
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    I really enjoyed this book and believe that Ms. Chynoweth very cleverly modernized the story of Job. I wished that I had reviewed the book of Job before I read this. I did notice a few differences between Job's story and this book, but I don't want to go into details on those because I don't want to spoil the story.
    I like how the story begins with the main character realizing how blessed he was.--I wish more books were that positive and more people were that grateful. In the actual book of Job, God pointed out Job's integrity to Satan. I can see where that would be a challenge to incorporate in a more modern version of this story.
    I think it is good to read stories like this from time to time. Those of us who were brought up in church hear the same Bible stories frequently and neglect to think about what those people really felt. This helps us to relate better.
    If you like this type of story, I would also recommend Francine Rivers' "Redeeming Love". It is like the Biblical account of Hosea in the 1800's. It also is a favorite read of mine.
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  • Stephanie S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very good read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2014
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    This was a "Free Digital Read", so did not expect too much. However, I was very pleasantly surprised. This is a very easy to read book, in my case a one sitting book, all be it a 4 hour sitting. The story of Job told in a modern day context. Kept me turning the pages looking for answers like the main character. Very moving, easy to put yourself in there. Thought provoking, challenging and a really good story. I would happily have paid for this book and will look for others by the same author.
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  • oldpj100
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2014
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    I too got this as a free read and have to say it was one of the best books I have read for years. Simple to read, but gripping. Even though you roughly knew what was going to happen, it still captivated me until the end.
    Highly recommmended.
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  • platinumguy
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2013
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    A strange but very interesting look at how life can so easily change from wonderful to awful,but how circumstances and people can have a positive and life-changing outcome on life. I know this book shows God's control in all aspects of our lives but I was disappointed to find that God's greatest gift to the human race was never mentioned that gift being His son the Lord Jesus Christ. The story never alluded to the importance of trusting Him as it is only through His perfect sacrifice on the cross that we can be saved from eternal examination and so spend eternity in heaven.
    I don't think I could wholeheartedly recommend this book a Christian read but it is an interesting concept.
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