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Reviewed: Jul 27, 2010

Samson by Jacqueline Thomas
Gallery Books, May 2010
268 Pages, Paperback, $15.00
ISBN: 1439109400
Genre: Christian Fiction

RAW Rating: 4.0 (out of 5)

Samson Taylor has accepted his calling into the ministry and installed as the assistant pastor at his uncle’s church.  He comes from a long line of ministers, including his father.  His parents were tragically killed when he was young and Samson will never forget the argument that led to their deaths.  His dad was a philanderer and his mother had taken all that she could stand.  Samson loves women and has dated several throughout his teen and college years.  His reputation as a ruthless player far surpasses him and he prays his lust will be an area that he will be able to suppress as a pastor.
 
When Samson meets Savannah Keys, she’s dating his best friend, Trey.  Unable to control the feelings she invokes in him, he pursues and wins her.  He hastily marries her much to the surprise of his family considering she is not a Christian.  The union creates a rift in his friendship with Trey and causes concerns for his aunt and uncle.  The marriage is short-lived and subsequent decisions Samson makes, while driven by lust, only compounds the problems he has within himself and his ministry.  A debilitating event occurs which causes Samson to rely on God, not his looks and his love of women, to get by.
 
SAMSON is a quick and engaging read that is similar to the story of Samson in the Bible.  The character’s flaws led him into situations which felt right to him but was weakening his spirit.  He wasn’t able to gain back his strength until he was totally dependent on God.  Very well-written and very entertaining as it draws you into Samson’s journey of spiritual maturity.  This is a great book that I highly recommend.

Reviewed by Paula Henderson, RAWSISTAZ.com
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