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Rebecca Davis

    Rebecca Harding Davis stands as a pioneer of American literary realism. She intentionally focused her writing on the struggles of marginalized groups in the 19th century, including African Americans, women, immigrants, and the working class. Through her narratives, Davis aimed to effect social change, bringing the plight of these often-overlooked communities to the forefront. Her work is distinguished by its unflinching realism and a deep commitment to fostering empathy and understanding.

    John Andross
    A Rebecca Harding Davis Reader
    Piers Plowman and the Books of Nature
    Tear Down This Wall of Silence: Dealing with Sexual Abuse in Our Churches (an introduction for those who will hear)
    With Two Hands
    Witness Men
    • 2023

      John Andross

      • 328 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

      John Andross
    • 2021

      Set against the backdrop of Santa Barbara, this imaginative tale features a baby dolphin emerging from a woman's wall, symbolizing the region's connection to the ocean. Beautifully illustrated by local author Rebecca Davis, the story celebrates beach life and local landmarks, inviting readers to embrace a love for the sea and its enchanting creatures.

      Wall Dolphin
    • 2018

      Jade

      • 306 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Eighteen-year-old Lizzy is thrust into the Victorian era with a mission to uncover the truth about a distant relative facing execution for murder. Haunted by dreams of a mysterious man with jade-green eyes, she finds him to be real and feels an undeniable attraction. However, her priority is to save her ancestor and clear her name before returning to her own time. As she navigates this urgent quest, Lizzy grapples with her feelings for the enigmatic stranger while racing against time.

      Jade
    • 2017
    • 2017

      101 Devotions for Girls

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Hi Girls! Take a few minutes from your day to get inspired about God. Think about the amazing things He has done in this world through the lives of great Christians. If you have five minutes, you have enough time to connect with your heavenly Father through Scripture, prayer and some wonderful real-life adventures.

      101 Devotions for Girls
    • 2017
    • 2016

      Piers Plowman and the Books of Nature

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The book delves into the intricate relationship between divine creativity, poetry, and ethics in William Langland's fourteenth-century dream vision. By situating Langland's concept of kynde (nature) within modern literary, philosophical, legal, and theological discussions, the author addresses complex interpretative challenges presented by the poem, offering fresh insights into its themes and significance.

      Piers Plowman and the Books of Nature
    • 2015

      Living Water in the Desert

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      These true stories show you how God is at work in Iran through the lives of missionaries and Iranian believers. More Muslims in Iran have come to Christ in the last thirty years than in the thirteen hundred years that Islam has been in the country.

      Living Water in the Desert
    • 2014

      Read fourteen true stories of the Light of the World shining in the land of Colombia, South America. God has delivered people from burning houses. God has healed the ones who cursed. God has even rescued kidnappers.

      Lights in a Dark Place
    • 2014

      Witness Men

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      True missionary stories from the highlands of Papua, Indonesia from 1955 to 2010, when one of the tribes received their first New Testament.

      Witness Men