Orson scott card born august 24, 1951 is an american novelist, critic, public speaker, essayist, and columnist. Before his stroke episode, orson scott card is involved in teaching fiction writing to young writers. Those books are organized into the ender quintet, the five books that chronicle the life of ender wiggin. That is why some of the humanizing stories from the old testament can be so confusing, the story of isaac, jacob, and esau surely chief among them. Rebekah rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott cards women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale. Written by orson scott card and emily janice card with zina card, art by honoel a.
In this second novel in a trilogy on the women of genesis, author orson scott card has created an entirely believable cast of characters wellmeaning men. Orson scott card, homecoming books 1, and 35, and the. From the creator of enders game comes a new sf series of hope, survival, and second chances. The former two are somewhat neglected, but they are both masterpieces. Orson scott card born august 24, 1951 is a popular american writer, a critic, political writer, and speaker. Rebekah 2001 is the second novel in the women of genesis series by orson scott card. Enders game and speaker for the dead both won hugo and nebula awards, making card the only author to win these two top prizes in consecutive years. Detailsid1104589born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah grew up to be a stunning, headstrong beauty. Rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott cards women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical. Below is a list of all of orson scott cards fulllength novels in order of when they were originally published as well as in chronological order. Rebekah is the story of the wife of isaac and mother of esau and jacob later known as israel. Jan 02, 2018 orson scott card started the tale with sarah abrahams wife a tale of barrenness despair and the rise of a concubine which ended in happy tears as a child came along isaac. Even if you dont like reading a lot of sciencefiction novels, you will have heard of the author of the enders saga, a story that has also been turned into a. In rebekah, orson scott card takes up an authors quintessential challenge.
In rebekah, orson scott card writes an insightful story isaiah was a prophet, ergo he must be perfect. Orson scott card books list of books by author orson scott card. Orson scott card is an american novelist, public speaker, critic and columnist. I would recommend reading the series of the women of genesisits amazing the incredible strength these women had and what great examples of what to do and not to do. Jul 17, 2018 rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott card s women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale. The storyline does not deviate from the story told in genesis. In 2000 card a publicat primul roman al seriei the women of genesis, care exploreaza vie. In rebekah, orson scott card shows that these stories offer serious challenges for our lives. Dec 01, 2001 in rebekah, orson scott card writes an insightful story isaiah was a prophet, ergo he must be perfect.
If also like books with more teenagers and less adults, this a good book. Though written by a man, this is very much a womans story. He writes in several genres but is known best for his science fiction works. From orson scott card, the bestselling author of enders game, and his daughter emily janice card, comes a 384page omnibus edition containing the first two books of an allages. Rebekah women of genesis by orson scott card 20021215 orson scott card on. He has won several awards including the nebula and hugo awards for his books enders game and the speaker for the dead. Card was born in washington and grew up in california, arizona, and utah. Of course, as scott card himself warns, if you believe in the inerrancy of the bible, youll be a bit bothered by some of the choices he makes. Mar 27, 2012 card has written many other standalone sf and fantasy novels, as well as movie tieins and games, and publishes an internetbased science fiction and fantasy magazine, orson scott card s intergalactic medicine show. I look forward to reading the next book in card s women of genesis series. He has also written contemporary thrillers like empire and historical novels like the monumental saints and the biblebased historical novels sarah and rachel and leah and rebekah. Rebekah by orson scott card overdrive rakuten overdrive. List of orson scott card books in order books reading order. There are seven other novels to date in the ender universe series.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Rebekah leaves her fathers house to marry isaac, the studious young son of the patriarch abraham, only to find herself caught up in a series of painful. Rebekah women of genesis, book 2 by orson scott card book cover, description, publication history. Orson scott cards highly imaginative series women of genesis is into its second book with rebekah, and as with the first book, sarah, this genesis woman is not treated too kindly. Rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott cards women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah grew up to be a stunning, headstrong beauty. Rebekah novel rebekah 2001 is the second novel in the women of genesis series by orson scott card. Reading the orson scott card books in order will be quite a feat. Women of genesis women of genesis forge 9781570089954.
For people who like reading about books with aliens this would probably be one of your first choice. Enders game by orson scott card is a very good read. Born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and. Rebekah ebook by orson scott card 9780765399359 rakuten kobo. Nov 29, 2014 i think that card s earliest works are generally the best, and my favorite three are the worthing stories, treason, and enders game. Orson scott card books list of books by author orson. His novel enders game 1985 and its sequel speaker for the dead 1986 have won both hugo and nebula awards, making card the first author to win the two. While sarah was unseated as the epitome of a woman of faith, rebekah becomes a shrew and a nag. In this volume, rebekah leaves her fathers house to marry isaac, the studious young son of the storied sarah and abraham, only to find herself caught up in a series of painful rivalries, first. Biblical narratives are meant to inspire questions for ancients and moderns alike. Orson scott card simple english wikipedia, the free.
Orson scott card started the tale with sarah abrahams wife a tale of barrenness despair and the rise of a concubine which ended in happy tears as a child came along isaac. Rebekah women of genesis by orson scott card 20021215. Card has written many other standalone sf and fantasy novels, as well as movie tieins and games, and publishes an internetbased science fiction and fantasy magazine, orson scott cards intergalactic medicine show. It works well for the plot, especially considering that card was bound by scripture on major points, but reading 200 pages of quarrels between the characters 3 of whom were prophets and one of whom was the main character got old and became.
In a universe at war, the longextinct human race may be the only hope for victory, in orson scott cards extinct, the first book in a new trilogy. Orson scott card is the author of the novels enders game, enders shadow, and speaker for the dead. Card expands the story into a novel of over 400 pages so many of the details and characters are fictional. He writes in different genre but he is especially known for his many forensic fictions. In rebekah, orson scott card writes an insightful story that makes the reader nod and say, yes, that could happen. Rebekah follows the story of isaac through the eyes and perspective of rebekah. Its neat to compare the scriptures with the book and seeing how orson scott card can use his god given talents to draw us in. Rebekah rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott card s women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale. As plot tools card creates a contentious relationship between rebekah, isaac, abraham, jacob, and esau. Orson scott cards career as a published author began in 1978 with capitol, part of the worthing series. Rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott cards women of genesis seriesa unique reimagining of the biblical tale.
Orson scott card is the author of the ender saga and homecoming saga among many other works. Born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah grew up to be a stunning, headstrong beauty. He is making full recovery today but his stroke caused him impairment on his left hand which made it difficult for him to write his books. But, obviously, you cant read biblical fiction expecting complete accuracy. Rebekah, book two in new york times bestselling author orson scott cards. He is best known for writing the enders game series, which is currently comprised of 10 books. Orson scott card is best known for his internationally bestselling science fiction novel enders game and its many sequels. The author has written countless books over the years, so there is a lot to go through. Born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah grew up to be a stunning. In the year 2011, he suffered from mild stroke and he was hospitalized. Read rebekah by orson scott card available from rakuten kobo. I think that cards earliest works are generally the best, and my favorite three are the worthing stories, treason, and enders game. I thought rebekah was an great book, even though it was fiction, it really helps you think of what these women were thinking. Born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, rebekah grew up to be a stunnin.
This is the tale of rebekah isaacs wife, born in the desert, child of an influential man, living in a tent learning about god and the other. Rebekah by orson scott card book 2 in the women of genesis historical fiction series 2001 rebekah by orson scott card book 2 in the women of genesis historical fiction series 2001. Dec 15, 2002 orson scott card, acting as historian and believer as well as novelist, uses a few chapters from the book of genesis as the jumpingoff point in a quest to imagine the story of rebekah s life. Orson scott card to order used or outofprint books by orson scott card go to benchmark books or call 18004863112 for 1st edition, signed copies and. I look forward to reading the next book in cards women of genesis series.
Great deals on limited edition orson scott card books. Rebekah women of genesis, book 2 by orson scott card. These novels illuminate the hardships and triumphs of women destined for. Even if you dont like reading a lot of sciencefiction novels, you will have heard of the author of the enders saga, a story that has also been turned into a blockbuster movie. His novel enders game 1985 and its sequel speaker for the dead 1986 have won both hugo and nebula awards, making card the first author to win the two top american prizes in science fiction literature. I would recommend the hard cover copies for they are. His novel enders game and its sequel speaker for the dead both won the hugo award and the nebula award, making card the only writer as of 2007 to win both of science fictions top prizes two years in a row. Born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her own peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doti. I cant get into the scifi books of orson scott card like my friends, but i really enjoyed this book and his first one sarah. How authentically female do you think rebekah s voice is. From bestselling author orson scott card comes another riveting novel exploring the relationships, the settings, and the stories of the old testament.
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