Mary Doria Russell: Children of God

Children of God


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4 cassettes / 4 hours Read by Stephen Lang Mary Doria Russell's debut novel, "The Sparrow," took us on a journey to a distant planet and into the center of the human soul. A critically acclaimed bestseller, "The Sparrow" was chosen as one of "Entertainment Weekly" 's Ten Best Books of the Year, a finalist for the Book-of-the-Month Club's First Fiction Prize and the winner of the James M. Tiptree Memorial Award. Now, in "Children of God," Russell further establishes herself as one of the most innovative, entertaining and philosophically provocative novelists writing today.The only member of the original mission to the planet Rakhat to return to Earth, Father Emilio Sandoz has barely begun to recover from his ordeal when the Society of Jesus calls upon him for help in preparing for another mission to Alpha Centauri. Despite his objections and fear, he cannot escape his past or the future.Old friends, new discoveries and difficult questions await Emilio as he struggles for inner peace and understanding in a moral universe whose boundaries now extend beyond the solar system and whose future lies with children born in a faraway place. Strikingly original, richly plotted, replete with memorable characters and filled with humanity and humor, Children of God is an unforgettable and uplifting novel that is a potent successor to "The Sparrow" and a startlingly imaginative adventure for newcomers to Mary Doria Russell's special literary magic.

Magi political elections are imminent, and the factions are in need of a pawn. If Locke agrees to play the role, sorcery will be used to purge the venom from his body though the process will be so excruciating he may well wish for death. Locke is opposed, but two factors cause his will to crumble: Jean s imploring and the Bondsmage s mention of a woman from Locke s past: Sabetha. She is the love of his life, his equal in skill and wit, Children of God free ebook and now, his greatest rival. Kabbalah is an ancient Jewish wisdom that explains the laws of spiritual energy. Up until very recently the Kabbalah was reserved for the elite, those who only after years of scholarship and practice were allowed to enter this mystical realm. However, one doesn't need to devote one's life to intense study to reap the rich rewards of the Kabbalah. With just a basic understanding of a few key concepts, our lives can be enriched immensely. We can then begin to fulfill our deepest dreams and reach our most important goals, becoming the people we long to become.


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Author: Mary Doria Russell
Number of Pages: 464 pages
Published Date: 02 Feb 1999
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Publication Country: New York, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780449004838
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