Up from Dust
Martha's Story

Up from Dust by Heather Kaufman 4 Stars I really enjoyed this biblical fiction story of what it could have been like for Martha, Mary, Lazarus during the events that happened in the bible with Jesus. Part 1 is more about Martha's life and what things could have been like for her as a child, life wit......more

An engaging story of biblical times as seen through the eyes of Martha. I really loved the storytelling, knowing that it is fiction I loved a perspective of seeing how Martha grew up. Seeing her family, the heartache she went through and her first love. I enjoyed how the author weaved in the stories......more

Heather Kaufman's debut novel with Bethany House has put her on my list as a new favourite author. Up From Dust answers all the right "what if" questions that surround the relationship between Jesus, Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. And it adds a side story that brings a little more intrigue to keep you r......more

3.5 stars. // If you've ever read the scripture or heard a sermon on the story of Mary and Martha from the Bible, you might remember being told "Be a Mary, not a Martha." This is a hard pill to swallow for some, as we have a true host and servant's heart. We think, "Someone has to take care of thing......more

My first foray into the world of Biblical Fiction. I was a little skpetical at first but really enjoyed reading this fictional story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. It was just a pure and simple joy to finish off my day by reading a chapter or two. The author took some creative liberties but stayed cl......more