Journey to the Well

Marah is a young girl in love with her childhood friend, Jesse.  When she is forced to marry an older man, she must abandon her dreams of happiness.  At the mercy of men who are often interested in using her, Marah must fight for survival.  Will she ever meet a man who can save her?

The story of the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well is one of hope, redemption, and life changed in an instant through a remarkable encounter.  Jesus told her "everything she'd ever done," but we are left wonder at the circumstances that led her life on such a tragic path to begin with.

This well-researched portrayal of a woman's life in the time of Jesus opens a window into a fascinating world.  Taylor's rich descriptions of the landscaped, lifestyles, and rituals mesh easily with the emotional and very personal story of one woman who desperately seeks to rise above the difficult circumstances of her life.