Category: Young Adult/Teen Publisher: First Run Publishing
ISBN-10: 0982413211
Type: Fiction
Pages: 124
Copyright: March 13, 2007
ISBN-13: 9780982413210
To those whom much is given; sometimes too much is asked in return. If you could cure illness with a simple touch, would you? Does your answer change if it’s for a family member versus a friend? What about a total stranger? Imagine being faced with this type of dilemma everyday. Zoë has never felt the joy a simple touch can bring.
From the moment of her birth, someone else’s touch has always brought her great pain and sorrow. Born a true empath Zoë must shelter herself from the world around her. Her only wish is to be able to live a normal life and feel the touch of another human without fear or pain. Chased from state to state by a reporter who wants to expose Zoë’s abilities to the world as a miracle cure, Zoë and her family must always look over their shoulders never knowing a moments peace. Never knowing true love.
From the Author: Having had a near death experience myself I first set out to write about that experience. As I researched near death experiences I began to wonder about those who claimed to be able to heal others but not themselves.As I researched faith healers I remembered the story of Jesus being touched by a woman in a crowd of people and asking, who touched Him. Then I began to wonder, If Jesus could be caught off guard and actually feel a force leave Him, what would it be like if someone actually did have the power to heal with a single touch? Would it be a blessing or a curse? My novel “Amazing Grace” explores that question.
Excerpt
Robyn tries to reason with Zoë.
“God has given you this amazing grace. It’s not yours to squander. What in the hell are you afraid of?”
Jennifer finally ends up in Apalachia after barely escaping an attack. She soon learns about her destiny and how her actions will 'put a friend in grave danger'. With everyone refusing to tell her more Jennifer must find answers for herself.
My memory of Elias is intimate but brief; I asked him, "what happened, where are you taking me, who are you? Tell me!"
In a calm voice; "Sara hush, you died.
