The Prodigal's Sister

The Prodigal's Sister
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The Prodigal's Sister

Information on The Prodigal's Sister from the publisher:

The grace of God is so astonishing that we cannot adequately describe it. But Jesus knew how to say it -- in a parable. The Prodigal's Sister is an imaginative poem by John Piper that retells the parable of the prodigal son with a startling twist. The drawings of Robert Doares depict the setting. In the poem the younger sister of the prodigal sets out to reclaim her brother's life. The new life the prodigal finds in his father's love is mirrored in the mercy the legalistic elder brother finds when he learns that his slave-like labor is useless in winning his father's love. Bequests are free, not earned. The Prodigal's Sister, which the author reads on the accompanying CD, rejoices over the incomparable grace of God. For anyone who has ever felt beyond the hope of joy, this poem opens a way home to the Father.

Description of John Piper, author of The Prodigal's Sister:

The "prodigal" parable---now in poetic verse! Come along as the sister of the spendthrift brother seeks to reclaim his wanton life. The renewed life he finds in his father's embrace is mirrored in the older brother, who discovers he needn't labor for his father's love---it's free! A joyous celebration of God's grace. Includes audio CD of the author reading the story. 32 pages, hardcover from Crossway Books.