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The ancient story of Queen Esther, the impoverished orphan girl who rose to become the Queen of Persia, has inspired and captivated millions over the years. Connie Glaser and Barbara Smalley, authors of Swim with the Dolphins, recognized something remarkable in this biblical tale-it contained... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Queen Esther: Add a description of this character.
- Queen Vashti: King Ahasuerus' first wife who refused to display herself to the king's officials
- Mordecai: Queen Esther's cousin who advises her
- Haman: The king's chief advisor and enemy of Queen Esther
- Zeresh: Haman's wife
- Hegai: The chief eunuch in charge of the king's "harem" and who advises Esther how to attract the king
- King Ahasuerus: The king of Persia and the one who chose Esther to be his wife
Setting & Locations edit
- Ancient Persia: Where the story of Esther takes place
First Sentence edit
The story of Esther begins about 400 B.C.E. and is set in Persia.
Table of Contents edit
Introduction
The Story of Esther
1 - Ascending to Power: Making a Royal First Impression
2 - Find a Mentor to Open Your Eyes and Doors
3 - It Pays to Know the Palace Gossip
4 - Fighting for What You Believe In
5 - Mapping Out Your Plan of Attack
6 - Communicating with the Clout of a Queen
7 - Dealing with Life's Hamans
8 - Keeping the Faith
9 - let the Story Be Told
10 - Celebrating Your Own Personal Purim
Afterword
References
Index
Authors & Contributors edit
- Connie Brown Glaser (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Rodale
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 1-57954-690-0
Page Count: 257
Publisher: Rodale
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 1-57954-690-0
Page Count: 257
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: BV4596.B8 G57
- Dewey: 650.1082
Subjects edit
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Christian Living › Business
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Christian Living › Women's Issues
- Books › Science › Education › Research
- Books › Business & Investing › Job Hunting & Careers › Guides
- Books › Business & Investing › Women & Business
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