Still Life

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Ada escaped her familys self-enclosed world to elope with a mysterious stranger. Five months later, shes a widow in a strange new world.

Ada was born into a fringe religious sect named for her father, The Prophet. But her lifelong habit of absolute obedience was shattered when she fled the family compound to elope with photographer Julian Goetz.

Katherine Walkers marriage was a sham. She and Will rarely spoke without yellingand never touched. Her affair brings her both escape and guilt.

When a tragic plane crash takes Julian from Ada and exacerbates Katherines sense of shame, both women become desperately unsure of where they belong in the worlduntil the devotion of an artistic young boy conspires to bring them together.

From award-winning novelist Christa Parrish, Still Life is a cunningly complex work that captures themes of abusive religion, supernatural love, and merciful escape. It will resonate with anyone who has ever felt called to a drastic changeor tried to hear the small whisper of Gods voice.

Reviews

'...this is a haunting examination of life in all its gritty and painful moments.' * Library Journal *
'Parrishs inspirational novel is a must read for anyone moved by the power of human emotion and redemption.' * Booklist *
Parrishs style is quietly contemplative. The writer has a gift for portraying deep, meaningful emotion and transformation in a relatable, touching way. * RT Book Reviews *

Author Bio

Christa Parrish is the award-winning author of three novels, including the 2009 ECPA Fiction Book of the Year Watch Over Me. When she's not writing, she's a homeschool mother of three wonderful children. Married to author and pastor Chris Coppernoll, Christa serves with him as co-leader of their church's youth ministry as well as serving as a facilitator for a divorce recovery ministry. She is now also slightly obsessed with the art of baking bread.