Lauren, a young college student, is hired to transcribe a diary that belongs to abigail, a mysterious elderly woman who lives alone. Our flaws are obvious, yet we are loved and able to love, if we choose, because there is that bit of the divine still smoldering in us. Read the shape of mercy a novel by susan meissner available from rakuten kobo. I picked up susan meissner s novel, the shape of mercy, in october when the images of ghosts and ghouls were in every store window. She reads is an exciting new branch of proverbs 31 ministries designed to help women discover great fiction that explores deep issues of the faith.
Susan meissners book the shape of mercy was recently selected as a she reads book. A perfect match for the season, this story echoes with the voices of accused witches. Meisssner was born the second child of three siblings, and always had a penchant for writing from a very young age. This book is about lauren and abilgail, a journal and the salem witch trials. The shape of mercy by susan meissner penguin books. Athol dickson, christy awardwinning author of the cure and winter haven i loved the shape of mercy from beginning to end. The shape of mercy written by susan meissner is an amazing novel based on historical facts from the salem witch trials in the late 1600s. She, like me, like so many, judge better than we love. The shape of mercy by susan meissner modern mrs darcy. The shape of mercy is her latest novel in a string of books that delve into the deeper issues of life. Susan meissner is an awardwinning author whose books include the shape of mercy, lady in waiting, and a sound among the trees. Now that is some author my thanks and blessings go to her tavia gilbert is an excellent narrator.
The shape of mercy by susan meissner book cover, description, publication history. Through this book, i was taken into three different worlds and captivated. The shape of mercy is a hauntingly beautiful novel that should not be missed. Books to read my books fiction and nonfiction first daughter lost girl best selling books book nooks secret life classic movies. Her novels include a fall of marigolds, named by booklists top ten womens fiction titles for 2014, and the shape of mercy, named by publishers weekly as one of the 100 best novels of 2008.
When shes not writing, susan directs the small groups and connection ministries program at her san diego church. Jun 02, 2012 just today i discovered that susan meissner wrote a blog from october 2008 to november 2010 related to the shape of mercy. Meissners newest novel is potentially lifechanging, the kind of inspirational fiction that prompts readers to call up old friends, lost loves or. Books by susan meissner writers similar to susan meissner.
She is the wife of an air force chaplain and a mother of four young adults. From early schoolday projects to becoming editor of a local newspaper in minnesota, susan meissners love for writing has been apparent her entire life. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Twentyyearold lauren durough attends college in santa barbara and accepts a parttime position as translator and editor of an old diary one written 300 years earlier by a young woman, mercy hayworth, who was accused of witchcraft in 1692 salem, massachusetts. Susan meissner born 1961 is an american author, columnist, and the former editor of a weekly newspaper. Liane moriarty kristin hannah adriana trigiani ruth reichl kate morton jojo moyes lisa see christina baker kline jodi picoult helen simonson. Meissner was born and raised in san diego, california, where she attended point loma nazarene university. The shape of mercy 2008 and other, read online free in epub,txt at. Because of this book and her other book i have read, as bright as heaven, she has taught me to be more introspective and not to assume or judge. Every book ive written ive invested into it threads of myself. Trying to get away from her haughty lifestyle, lauren goes to college, lives on campus with a roommate, and decides to get a job. Lauren durough was brought into the world as a daughter in a wealthy family. Laurens presentday life is mirrored in elderly abigails and again in the diary of mercy hayworth, who lived in the 17th century.
Susan meissner has the uncanny ability to entertain, enlighten, teach and touch a much deeper you. If my books arent in that format, they will likely never read anything written by me and i will have lost an entire. The shape of mercy by susan meissner is an engaging story told well. The shape of mercy by susan meissner audiobook download. Susan meissner is a multipublished author, speaker and writing workshop leader with a background in community journalism. Meissner deftly weaves the stories of three women of vastly different generations, connecting them perfectly and crafting a. Buy the shape of mercy by susan meissner online at alibris. See all books authored by susan meissner, including a fall of marigolds, and secrets of a charmed life, and more on thriftbooks. Meissner s prose sings, and her characters captured my interest from the start. Susan meissner is an american author from san diego, california that is best known for writing historical fiction and fiction with a christian slant. As a part of this program, susan meissner wrote a devotional on the danger of fear and judgement in our lives. In minnesota, meissner was the editor of a weekly newspaper.
Jul 10, 2012 i picked up susan meissner s novel, the shape of mercy, in october when the images of ghosts and ghouls were in every store window. Sep 29, 2008 meissners prose is exquisite and she is a stunning storyteller. The shape of mercy by susan meissner penguin random house. Meissners prose sings, and her characters captured my interest from the start. She takes a parttime job from 83yearold librarian abigail boyles, who asks lauren to transcribe the journal entries of her ancestor mercy hayworth, a victim of. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. She is the author of nine novels and lives with her family in san diego, california. It is the eve of the release of my tenth novel, the shape of mercy.
I picked up susan meissners novel, the shape of mercy, in october when the images of ghosts and ghouls were in every store window. Leaving a life of privilege to strike out on her own, lauren durough breaks with convention and her familys expectations by choosing a state college over stanford and earning her own income over accepting her ample monthly allowance. She lived in england, germany, and minnesota as an adult. I recently read another book by this susan meissner, and liked it so much i decided to try another. Meissner has a gift for intriguing, meaningful stories, and this novel is no exception. Its haunting and tragic and just so marvelous and seamless in its writing. Laura and abigail also have a journey of self discovery as they transcribe mercys diary. The shape of mercy, by susan meissner rachel hauck. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. As the fervor around the witch accusations increases, mercy becomes trapped in. Mercy s words not only beguile but help abigail and lars together face lifes hardest struggles about where true meaning is found, which dreams are worth chasing and which only lead to emptiness, and why faith and hope are essential on lifes difficult path. Meissner is to put yourself into the hands of that rarest kind of author. The shape of mercy ebook by susan meissner rakuten kobo. Susan meissner is an incredible organizer of words that fits together some beautiful poetry and prose to give the shape of the ideal of mercy.
Books by susan meissner authors like susan meissner. In 2007, meissner moved back to southern california. The lives of three women are connected in the shape of mercy by susan meissner, a powerful story about mercy, preconceived notions, and love. Meissners prose is exquisite and she is a stunning storyteller. The shape of mercy susan meissner audiobook online download.
Jan 01, 2008 susan meissner, the shape of mercy i love that quote. Praise for the shape of mercy as raindrops become mighty rivers, susan meissners words seem simple in the beginning, but one thought builds naturally upon another, phrases and sentences flow together with effortless fluidity, and before you know it, you are totally engrossed by the powerful undercurrents of her story. The shape of mercy we understand what we want to understand. Susan meissner born 1961 is an american author, columnist, and the former editor of a weekly newspaper meissner was born and raised in san diego, california, where she attended point loma nazarene university. Meissner s prose is exquisite and she is a stunning storyteller. If this book had a form, i have no doubt its form would be beautiful. I know i am often guilty of the same weakness my protagonist had to discover and admit about herself. The girl in between has learned that mercy is defined by its giver. The shape of mercy susan meissner audiobook online. List of books by author susan meissner thriftbooks. Susan says the concept behind the shape of mercy stayed with her long after she finished it. I chose the shape of mercy, which had been on my toread list since 2009, as the june read for natalies book club.
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