Up From Dust was a delightful heart-warming fictional journey. It is the kind of book that makes you forget the passage of time. From the opening chapter, Kaufman pulls her reader into this first century coming-of-age tale about the well-known Bible character, Martha.

With her beautiful writing style, Kaufman weaves a poignant tapestry of life’s journey as it collides with maturity, facing the consequences of our decisions, and making hard choices. By the end of the book, you feel as if you are part of the family.

Up From Dust is a characterization of Martha that peels back the layers to the glimpse we have of her in Scripture. Romance bubbles up as the central theme of the book which has so much more to offer. It is relatable, enjoyable, and well worth the time invested to join Martha as she reflects on her life.

I highly recommend Up From Dust. I received an advance reader copy from the publisher but was not required to give a positive review. The opinions expressed are authentically my own.