Enjoying the Book of Esther: The Bible in Rhyme

Enjoying the Book of Esther: The Bible in Rhyme is the biblical book of Esther written in rhyming couplets. But you don't have to be interested in the Bible or religion to love this story. This is the story of an orphan girl who becomes queen. She is asked by her uncle, who raised her, to save her people from a devastating edict. At first Esther refuses. Her uncle tells her that perhaps she became queen for just this opportunity to help her people. This speaks to Esther and she steps up to the challenge. Enjoying the Book of Esther: The Bible in Rhyme includes both the full story of Esther and a summary, also in rhyme.