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An ECPA 2023 Christmas Bestseller!
Bestselling author and Bible scholar Dandi Daley Mackall invites you to spend the 40 days of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany in the company of Mary the mother of Jesus, Elizabeth the mother of John the Baptist, and Anna the prophetess at the temple in Jerusalem.
Brief description: Dandi Daley Mackall is the award-winning author of over 500 books for children and adults. She visits countless schools, conducts writing assemblies and workshops across the United States, and presents keynote addresses at conferences and young author events. She is also a frequent guest on radio talk shows and has made dozens of appearances on TV. She has won several awards for her writing, including the Helen Keating Ott Award for Contributions to Children's Literature, the Edgar Award, and a two-time Mom's Choice Award winner. Dandi writes from rural Ohio, surrounded by her writer-husband, Joe, their three children and their families, plus horses, dogs, cats, a turtle, a tortoise, and more.
Review Quotes: "There is something so calming, so thoughtful, so--forgive me--wise about this book that it seems as though it's been here among us for a long time already: a Christmas devotional that brings to us the lives of the three women most important to the birth of our savior: Mary, Elizabeth and Anna. Dandi Mackall has done something important, and beautiful, and good, calling her readers to ponder anew this miraculous season when the gift of all gifts was bestowed upon us all, and to do so through the eyes of the blessed women involved. This is a wonderful book." --Bret Lott, author of New York Times bestselling book Jewel and Letters and Life: On Being a Writer, On Being a Christian
"Three Wise Women provides a fresh approach to the Christmas season as it gives readers a chance to appreciate the grit, gratitude and spirituality of Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna. The book helps the reader to get inside the thoughts and dreams of these godly women in a new way, and discusses customs, geography and history in a way that brings new insights into what these women's lives must have been like." --Chuck and Kristen MacDonald, author, journalist, and missionaries "Before I was half-way through Dandi Mackall's Three Wise Women, I was calling my friends and telling them that they needed to buy this powerful book! We're now excited to begin a Bible study using the thought-provoking text from Three Wise Women!" --Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton, author of Catholic Book of Bible Stories "The author's talent at applying well-researched details with narrative makes it a joy to read the personal stories of three women caught up in God's plan to redeem His creation - by providing them with a Savior in the form of a baby. These three were common women of the day. The author shows how God can use the ordinary to make extraordinary circumstances beyond any human's control. It is a beautiful, gentle compilation of stories that bring out the magnificence of the Christmas story. The author of hundreds of books is always a stellar storyteller, no matter what she writes." --Kayleen Reusser, author of Born To Be Soldiers: Those Plucky Women of World War II "As a person and as an author Dandi Daley Mackall is stellar. In this one-of-a-kind book, Three Wise Women, her passionate devotion to God, her knowledge of the Bible, and her awe-inspiring literary skills coalesce to give us a treasure for the ages. You will be stirred afresh to ponder the miracle of Christ's birth as you journey through Scripture and identify with Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna. Prepare your own heart for celebrating a supernatural Christmas with this extraordinary Advent treasure." --Debby Thompson, Missionary, Cru Church Movements, Author of Pulling Back the Iron Curtain: Stories From a Cold War Missionary "In her latest work, Dandi Daley Mackall has brought to life Three Wise Women: the Virgin Mary, Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, and Anna the Prophetess. Ms. Mackall uses Scripture to introduce her subjects, then fleshes the characters out through narratives of the most crucial moments of their lives. The daily devotional encourages readers to 'ponder' different topics and then examine similar emotions and situations the three wisewomen experienced. A wonderful, timely and heartwarming devotional!" --Julie K. Rubini, critically acclaimed author of Virginia Hamilton: America's Storyteller and other biographies of inspiring women, Founder of Claire's Day, editor of Virginia Hamilton: Five Novels, published by the Library of America "What a gift our Father gave this author to praise and honor Him with her writing. You have been a blessing to many. I love the concept especially the 'pondering.' It allows me to focus strictly on the precious Word of God and then apply it to my life through the questions. I could see friends answering the questions together. Thank you for writing about three of the wonderful wise women. Although we study so much about the disciples, I am often reminded that it was women who were at the foot of the cross with Christ. I only hope that God will use me as he has used you and your gift." --Mary Ogle, President & CEO of A New Leaf, Inc.; former CEO of American Red Cross, Tulsa Area; CEO of Springfield, IL metro area; and Assistant Director, Emergency Services, Philadelphia, PA "The poetic nature of Three Wise Women is like a thundering and rolling stream that meets the heart of women who still seek Him. Not only did I find myself roaring for joy, it was a delight to experience the wonder of wise inspiration from the scriptures afresh." --Kimberly Crislip Payne, Executive Director of The Buckeye Book Fair