The Way: A Girl Who Dared to Rise, Paperback

In Kristen Wolf's audacious and timely fiction debut, an unusual girl in the heart of ancient Palestine escapes her life of oppression--undertakes an epic and dangerous journey--and struggles to accept her remarkable calling as a great spiritual leader.

Deeply emotional, provocative and edge-of-your-seat suspenseful, THE WAY transports readers to an exotic world brimming with mystery, betrayal, passion, unforgettable characters and jaw-dropping plot twists.

"Wow, is all I can say. This novel blew me away "
--Book Pleasures

"I don't think I could rave anymore about this book ... truly one of a kind."
--Chick Lit Plus

"THE WAY is a magical, evocative first novel that I plan to buy a carton of to give to my family and friends. This message of compas-sion, healing, and respect for women could indeed transform our world."
--Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of A Woman's Journey to God

"I was surprised in more ways than I ever could have imagined."
--Javier Sierra, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Supper

"A bold and powerful story...needs to make its way to the reading lists of women everywhere."
--Rainbow Reader

Anna is a striking and spirited young girl living in ancient Palestine where being a daughter is a disappointment. While her father excitedly anticipates the birth of his first son, the invisible Anna endures a life of drudgery. One bright spot in her world is the crippled old woman living by the village well who declares that the headstrong girl possesses a powerful destiny. But before the elder can reveal her prophecy an unexpected tragedy strikes Anna's family and her father--dressing Anna as a boy--sells his daughter to a band of wandering shepherds.

Abandoned and armed with only bravery and wits, Anna must learn to survive the harsh desert and unruly men. Yet just when she masters her bold life of disguise, she stumbles upon a den of mysterious caves and is captured by the secret band of women living inside. Unable to escape, Anna soon discovers that the sisterhood's mystical teachings and miraculous healing abilities have forced her to question everything she's been told to believe and--to her amazement--unleashed an astonishing power within her.

But when violent enemies opposed to the women's ways threaten to destroy them, Anna vows to save her mentors and preserve their powerful wisdom. Forced again to leave home and loved ones behind, a transformed Anna returns to the world of men--as only she can--determined to unfold a daring and dangerous mission: One that will put everything she's become to the test. Will she succeed...or be condemned?

Gorgeously written, cinematic in scope and utterly captivating, Anna's bold journey of courage--and its startling revelations--will thrill and inspire readers everywhere.