The Well Women: Crossing the Boundaries

"The Well Women" was an IndieFab finalist in the ForeWord Book of the Year Awards for 2013. The Samaritan Woman Comes to Life----The Samaritan woman at the well has gotten a bad rap. For two thousand years she’s been known as the loose woman with long affairs and the “five-time loser” of short marriages—a slut and a victim. But what is her truth? Former members of an international Bible study group in Rome are reunited on a tour of the West Bank city of Nablus, the historical site of Jacob’s well where Jesus encountered the Samaritan “woman at the well.” Beneath their stylish veneer of accomplishment and comfortable affluence, each woman has been deeply hurt and nearly broken by their lives. At the well, with a modern Samaritan woman as their guide, each woman shares her journey of recovery through the healing power of “living water” from Jesus Christ. Through the love and support of the study group’s members, they truly meet each other. Throughout this tour of life, healing, and history, the reader is treated to a rich tapestry of details about the people and culture of the Middle East. In this inspiring story of triumph, redemption, and healing, nine modern women discover what it is like to walk in the Samaritan woman’s sandals, each on her own path to becoming a Well Woman. With accompanying discussion questions, The Well Women is an excellent choice for Bible study groups and retreats. It makes a unique gift for anyone, especially those who are going through a difficult marriage, the loss of a child or spouse, or any of life’s other challenges. Dr. John Pilch, scripture scholar, says, “Whether selected for serious study or spiritual enrichment, this book provides fresh insights into a familiar story that will prove its enduring power to challenge and inspire readers, women and men alike.”