Farmer, Kathy
The Contrite Heart
- ISBN 13:
- 9781524665128
- author:
- Farmer, Kathy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Authorhouse
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 98
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Contrite Heart by Kathy Farmer is a powerful novel that explores the devastating consequences of societal expectations on young love. When her sweetheart moves away, she marries another man, but their union lacks physical intimacy, leading to feelings of guilt and desperation. As she navigates this unfulfilling marriage, the woman finds solace in her Christian ministry, only to be weighed down by the burden of her past mistakes. Her journey takes a poignant turn when she considers taking a vow of chastity after the loss of her husband, forcing her to confront the true depths of her regret. This thought-provoking novel is a heart-wrenching portrayal of the human experience, where societal pressures and personal choices collide in devastating ways.