I have discovered theres indian in my family heritage the time is 1838. Abrahams well by sharon ewell foster, paperback barnes. Synopsis fictionalized account of a young girls experience on the trail of tears. The dna of abrahams children analysis of jewish genomes refutes the khazar claim. Robinson and bestiality in a character like bob ewell. In particular, jesus taught that moses had written about him in the law see. Abraham s life sets the stage for the coming messiah, jesus christ.
Washington, dc authors and their books sandra mizell chaney. I just finished my friend, sharon ewell foster s abrahams well. Nat turners rebellion was a slave rebellion that took place in southampton county, virginia. It was identified in the 19th century by edward robinson in 1838. My grandfather used the land to educate his children. A novel fiction, paperback, by sharon ewell foster bethany house publishers, nov 01, 2006 african american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club. Interview with sharon ewell foster regarding her recent research on turner. Abrahams well isbn 9780998265308 pdf epub sharon ewell. Sharon ewell foster s most popular book is abraham s well. Until she is about seven years old, armentia never knows she is a slave. Armentia, the central character of abraham s well was brought up among the north carolina cherokees believing herself a part of the cherokee nation. Bible records tell us he was the father of the hebrew nation, but so much more. The sister to sister book club will read for its april session, abrahams well by sharon ewell foster. Sharon ewell foster is the author of abrahams well 3.
Sharon abraham phone, address, background info whitepages. Abrahams well by sharon ewell foster fantastic fiction. A well in the desert country of palestine was the sign of wealth. The resurrection of nat turner spans more than sixty years, sweeping from the majestic highlands of ethiopia to the towns of cross keys and jerusalem in southampton county.
Sharon ewell foster a young woman and her family struggle to hold on to their dreams through decades of heartbreaking separations, forced relocation, escapes, and eventually, the civil war. Abraham s well by sharon ewell foster and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Yolanda foster bolden, forsyth county public library, winston salem, nc. This forced march, known as the trail of tears, included many african americans, both slave and free. Sharon ewell foster armentia, an aged black cherokee woman, remembers her youth, her family, and their struggle to hold on to their dreams. It seems hard to believe now, son, but someday well have our own land. A novel by sharon ewell foster bethany house publishers nov 01, 2006 read detailed book description. Sharon ewell foster audio books, best sellers, author. Book of the strong tower womens ministry book of the month. Sharon ewell foster, author info, published books, bio. In this interview, author sharon ewell foster discusses her inspiration and research for. Cindy trimm and kimberla lawson roby top january 2011. Isaac dwelt in the south country west of kadesh, by the well lahairoi, genesis 25.
Butts, iii will host a saturday, april 14, 2018 11. Awardwinning author sharon ewell foster reinterprets history to offer a new american story of one mans struggle for freedom and the redemption of his people. Newbery medal and honor books, 1922present association for. The sequel to the resurrection of nat turner, part i. Sharon ewell foster books list of books by author sharon. Books published by 3 sisters books an imprint of 3 sisters. National register of historic places inventorynomination. Nicknamed the picasso of the pen, sharon ewell rhymes with jewel foster is a daily guideposts contributor, a romantic times career achievement finalist, and is a doublefinalist for romance writers of americas rita award.
Her bookspreviously published by simon and schuster, random house, and othershave earned her a loyal following that crosses market, gender, and racial boundaries. Aint no valley french, albert holly patches of fire gaines, ernest the autobiography of miss jane pittman bloodline a gathering of old men in my fathers house a lesson before dying glenn, roy is it a crime. Inspired by true events, authentic slave narratives, and other historical accounts, abraham s well is the profoundly moving story of the black cherokee. Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. While none of the five books explicitly name the author, there are references throughout the bible to moses work as their writer. Shattered frontier, a role playing game by jolly r. Inspirational, religious, gentle reads library booklists. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Wells found in the wilderness save the lives of hagar and ishmael, wells are the community meeting place where both isaacs and jacobs wives were found, and wells mark a territorial claim to a plot of land. Abraham s well is a poignant story where the reader sees the complexity of life not.
Abrahams well by sharon ewell foster inspired by true events, authentic slave narratives, and other historical accounts, abrahams well is the profoundly moving story of the black cherokeeafrican americans, both slave and freewho, along with native people, walked the trail of tears. This is the family i wrote about in abraham s well. Foster, sharon ewell abrahams well passing by samaria aint no river 1. Armentia pointed to a well on the land their cherokee master owns. Abraham s well hardcover january 1, 2006 by sharon ewell foster author. I have seen babies born, i have seen death and i have walked the trail of tears nunna daul isunyi the trail where we cried. In abraham s well, christy awardwinning author sharon ewell foster returns to her best style of work.
Abraham s well by sharon ewell foster in abraham s well, christy awardwinning author sharon ewell foster returns to her best style of work. Even way after abrahams death, the israelites were warned against the worship of the moon, sun, and stars deuteronomy 4. It just feels like it leman, kevin book adoniram judson. Abraham s well by sharon ewell foster 278 ratings, 3. Abraham s well introduces readers to trials and tribulations endured on the trail of tears from a childs point of view. A young mother and her son struggle to hold on to their dreams throu. Abrahams well by sharon ewell foster 3 editions first published in 2006 download daisy. In abraham s well, foster provides a fictional account of the trail of tears, the forced relocation in 1838 of the cherokees and other peoples from the southeastern united states to oklahoma, which resulted in the deaths of thousands. Sharon ewell foster s aint no river is a contemporary tale where the angst of modern life is seasoned with wisdom, humor, and a dash of africanamerican h. Bodie and brock thoene, sharon ewell foster, jan karon, penelope stokes.
The story of abraham in the bible is a magnificent study. I have discovered theres indian in my family heritage. Lydia felt the ship shudder beneath her feet, and heard the buildings lining the wharf rat. To this day, those of judah in particular know their identity and. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. This is a book trailer for sharon ewell foster s award winning novel abraham s well.
Jan 22, 2014 in the television show survivor, fire means life. Although, the novel moves at a slow pace, it gives readers a blunt look into fear, slavery and racism without sugar coating the events. Sharon ewell foster is a regular daily guideposts contributor and a true crossover artist. Sharon ewell foster s biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. Sharon ewell foster is an author, speaker, and teacher. Let them extol the lord in the congregation of the people, and praise god in the assembly of the elders. Based on actual trial records, interviews with descendants, official documents, and five years of research, the resurrection of nat turner, part 2. Abrahams and isaacs wells coat of many colors a geek. Land with a well just like this one inspired by true events, authentic slave narratives, and other historical accounts, abrahams well is the profoundly. A novel 2006 and zelda lockhart s cold running creek 2007. Sharon is related to mary samuel mathai and alexander g abraham as well as 4 additional people. See all books authored by sharon ewell foster, including abrahams well. Sharon ewell foster is the author of abraham s well 3. This is inspirational historical fiction at its best as sharon ewell foster provides a fabulous insightful look back at a somewhat ignored atrocity.
Sharon ewell foster, christy awardwinning author of passing by samaria and abrahams well through watercolored pearls, stacy hawkins adams tells a captivating story that takes readers through the life journeys of three different women facing three separate issues, trying to find who they are in christ. A well on her owners land that she dubs abraham s well becomes her symbol that one day she and other suppressed people will live free to worship jesus as the savior and to own their own well. Black christian book catalog januaryapril 2008 by glm. Passing by samaria by sharon ewell foster 3 editions first published in 2000 download daisy. But in the book of genesis, water is the element that saves your life. Table of contents of study notes by stuart olyott sermon title page no practical lessons from the life of abraham. Learn all about the books or magazines published by 3 sisters books an imprint of 3 sisters books, that are by or about people of african descent.
Sharon ewell rhymes with jewel foster s first novel, passing by samaria, was the naacp book of the year in 2000 as well as winner of the coveted christy award. While some have a distinct christian message others are just good stories of people. However, abraham and the other patriarchs practiced various forms of worship, including building altars, offering sacrifices, calling on the name of yahweh, circumcision, prayer, making vows, and tithing as well as planting trees and setting up monuments. It began with a loan when thokos husband left her to care for their six children alone, she felt like she was sinking. She grows up in the southern appalachians of north carolina, watched over by loving parents, her older brother, abraham, and mama emma and papa, a married couple of white and indian blood who treat her almost as a daughter. Most of my adult life has been spent working for the defense department as an instructor, writereditor, or logistician. Abraham s relationship with god was personal rather than formal. Foster and lockhart retell the indian removal from the perspective of a group that was marginalized in a twofold manner dispossessed and enslaved. A well on her owner s land that she dubs abraham s well becomes her symbol that one day she and other suppressed people will live free to worship jesus as the savior and to own their own well.
Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. She knows as well as sharon bell mathis that life is no teacupful of. The double ritaaward finalists newest book and seventh novel, abraham s well 2006 is the littleknown story of the black cherokees, who walked the trail of tears in 183839, and were included. Abraham s well by sharon ewell foster popular christian videos. Sharon ewell foster author of abrahams well goodreads. Select this result to view sharon ann abraham s phone number, address, and more. My greatgrandfather was born into slavery, but acquired the land after the civil war. Much of the rationale behind such designs is to foster reading, to develop. Mar 24, 2016 explore dailybiblememe s board a good read.
So many facts are given that the book is almost a manual for begin ning an. During her research, foster, who is of irish, cherokee, and africanamerican ancestry, discovered that her. Since i know sharon and have enjoyed her books set in modern times, aint no river and aint no valley this work of historical fiction was a departure. Using extensive research, sharon ewell foster breaks hallowed ground in this epic novel, revealing longburied secrets about this tragic hero. Good booksbooks to readmy booksfamily dealaward winning booksblack familiesbeautiful book coversfirst noveltwo men. The wanderer by sharon creech joanna cotler books harpercollins. Books by sharon ewell foster author of abrahams well.
Abraham s well foster, sharon ewell book absolute best videos carman movie absolute surrender murray, andrew audio book acts vol 14 unknown movie adoloescence isnt terminal. The witnesses shows the story of nat turner through his own eyes, from growing up a slave through his violent uprising and death. Click here for newbery medal and honor books 1922present pdf 200kb. Leading a small army of fellow slaves in an uprising that left more. Sharon ewell foster has 12 books on goodreads with 2876 ratings.
Ministrys next gathering takes place april 14th in the fellowship hall at 10. This novel pours out an abundance of information that you will never see in history books. It is the story of the removal of the black cherokee in 1838 from the southwest to what is now oklahoma. Black land ownership peaked at about 15 million acres in1910 most of it owned by farmers in the rural south, ike that owned by the ewell family. Her work is featured in christian and mainstream stores. January 2011 top 50 black christian independent publishers bestsellers list nonfiction 1. Deftly crafted by awardwinning author sharon ewell foster, a true crossover artist, abrahams well features strong female characters and reads as the firsthand account of a black cherokee girl, forced off her familys land at gunpoint, who transforms to womanhood as she faces desperate circumstances.
Jul 09, 2009 aint no mountain, sharon ewell foster, publisher. Abrahams well by sharon ewell foster 2006 it took me a week and a half to read this book, a very long time for me. The second best result is sharon ann abraham age 30s in sunnyvale, tx. According to the bible, abrahams well was seized by abimelechs men genesis 21. The well is near the old city of beer sheva and nahal beer sheva on the road to eilat. See more ideas about reading, john macarthur and this or that questions. Book of the strong tower womens ministry book of the. In the predawn hours of august 22, 1831, slave nat turner stormed into history with a bible in one hand and a sword in the other. The word lahairoi means the well of the living, seeing one, or the well of the vision of life. Inspired by true events, authentic slave narratives, and other historical accounts, abraham s well is the profoundly moving story of the black cherokeeafrican americans, both slave and freewho, along with native people, walked the trail of tears.
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