--- product_id: 93007058 title: "Devoted: A Novel" brand: "jennifer mathieu" price: "AED 109" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/93007058-devoted-a-novel store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Devoted: A Novel **Brand:** jennifer mathieu **Price:** AED 109 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Devoted: A Novel by jennifer mathieu - **How much does it cost?** AED 109 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/93007058-devoted-a-novel) ## Best For - jennifer mathieu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jennifer mathieu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Devoted: A Novel - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/514CXY1Ng6L.jpg) ![Devoted: A Novel - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51GqdPZ8EGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I've been waiting for a book like Devout. Rachel did everything she was told to ... *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2015* After reading Kathryn Joyce's book about the Quiverfull movement, I've been waiting for a book like Devout. Rachel did everything she was told to do but she had a yearning and an unquenchable need for learning. She was sheltered from the big bad world because her church told her it was evil. Her wondering about a young woman who came back to their little town after being shunned was the opening of the door for her. Read's like fiction, a family shunning a young woman because she wanted more than to marry young, have baby after baby, and be at the beck and call of her husband, to whom she would be handed over like a piece of property at her wedding. Shirt shows more collarbone than acceptable, you are called out. Bra straps show through 2nd hand me down clothes, called out. Always being warned that you are the cause of a mans lust because they can't control themselves? Sadly there is a percentage of religious cultures here in the US who raise their daughters this way. No interaction with the outside world if they can help it.Sermons which condemn, no loving God in these homes, the God of condemnation and hellfire.This was one of the best books that I have read this year. Kudos to the author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handles the Subject of Religious Devotion Delicately *by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2015* I bought this one for the sole reason that Jennifer Mathieu was coming into town for the Fierce Reads tour. As soon as I read the blurb, I realized I needed to read it.Books about religion are tricky, especially when they are critical. Sometimes, by telling a sensational story about a girl (or woman) trapped in a patriarchal religion, it becomes a spectacle. It's relatively easy for those who aren't raised in these kinds of environments to watch a TV show about someone's "weird" religion and feel isolated from it and superior to it. It's a form of entertainment to watch the strange beliefs of these people and treat them like a zoo animal—gawked at or pitied. But doing this further victimizes women.I've taken a special interest in patriarchal Christian religions lately. I've done extensive research on polygamy and its effects on my own Mormon culture and in so many ways it rocked me. I've read books, listened to podcasts, and really immersed myself in this very dark part of my religion and even family history.This book isn't about polygamy, but some of the same rules apply. Tread lightly and don't eviscerate the beliefs of others, but don't hide the truth.Mathieu does this beautifully. This is a kinder, gentler book than I was expecting and it was refreshing. Of course it's devastating, sad, and riveting. But, Rachel doesn't get caught in an endless cycle of victimization. This is more a story of rebuilding rather than wandering through darkness. It's a book that would be appropriate for younger teens as well, given how sensitive Mathieu is with this subject. I was truly moved by Rachel's story. If you'd like a glimpse of what it's like to leave a religion that rules with a tight patriarchal structure, pick up this novel. It's going to give you a clearer picture of survival than Kimmy Schmidt ever would. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Poignant, Raw, and Relevant *by E***M on Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2015* Grade: AThis e-galley was provided by Roaring Brook Press in exchange for an honest review.The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: I'm always leery how Christianity will be treated in books. Often, I don't find that it's viewed positively or portrayed correctly. So going into Devoted, I was nervous but hopeful. The Quiverful movement is at an extreme end of the spectrum, and I knew it would need to be handled carefully but addressed full-on. Devoted was an eye-opening book that was surprisingly pleasing. Rachel is a wonderful character. She isn't super naive but she does realize how wrong certain beliefs can be. I loved how she found a balance between extreme Christianity and atheism. To escape her controlling family and cult, she befriends Lauren, a girl who previously left the Calvary Christian Church group. Lauren is about 24 and a vet tech who has recently moved back from Houston to the small town of Clayton. It warmed my heart to see how she took Rachel under her wing. She's not perfect; she's made mistakes and my heart went out to her since she feels she can no longer believe in God or pray. It made my heart ache that she couldn't disassociate a loving God with a father who was so blind. Because of the Quiverful cult, Lauren is an atheist but I think she came to respect why Rachel could still believe. When the escape from Calvary Christian happened about halfway through the book, I worried the rest of the plot wouldn't carry smoothly. But it did! I read Devoted in one day and enjoyed every minute of it. The whole book felt very real with sincere emotions and realistic outcomes. None of the endings were happily ever afters, but there wasn't overwhelming sadness or dismal results - just hope for the future and a sense of freedom and strength. I appreciated that there wasn't much of a romance (hints of one, but nothing big). I liked that there was no forced marriage for Rachel but the reform camps were touched upon. Overall, I was just very impressed and touched by Devoted. (And more importantly, I was glad that Christianity wasn't vilified. Homeschooling wasn't viewed completely positively, perhaps, but I think it can be excused, given the circumstances.)Some foul language - mostly on Lauren's part - and talk of physical abuse, sleeping together, and drugs and drinking.The Verdict: Do yourself a favor and read this book. 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