Apples of Gold
  • Published: 15 July 2009
  • ISBN: 9781400070930
  • Imprint: Christian/Forum
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $22.99

Apples of Gold

A Parable of Purity

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The main audience of Apples of Gold is teenage girls, and the book is expected to have strong sales among parents of teenagers as well as the girls themselves. It is an ideal book for pastors and youth leaders to present to young women and lends itself well to discussion groups. Because of its unique format, it will engage young women who are tired of or immune to typical books about sexual purity.

“Once upon a time, many years ago, when true love walked hand in hand with kisses and promises, and decisions were made to last forever, two girls received a summons to appear before the governor.…”

So begins the story of two sisters in a long-ago land who are presented with a precious gift. The governor wants the young women to protect and care for this gift until the return of his son, the prince of the land. Upon the prince’s return, one sister will be chosen to serve the prince according to how the gift was cared for–and both sisters will be surprised by what the prince wants to offer the one who best cherishes the gift.

The young women have dreams of being happy and loved. But how they see the gift–and themselves–will determine how that gift is treasured and what will remain of their dreams.

Apples of Gold is a powerful parable about the beauty of sexual purity and the prize that awaits those who are committed to the keeping of such a gift.
  • Published: 15 July 2009
  • ISBN: 9781400070930
  • Imprint: Christian/Forum
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 112
  • RRP: $22.99
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About the author

Lisa Samson

Lisa Samson is the author of more than a dozen novels, including the Christy Award-winning Songbird, the critically acclaimed Women’s Intuition and Tiger Lillie. Her other titles include The Church Ladies and The Living End. Lisa also serves as worship leader at her local church and volunteers as a creative writing instructor. She and her husband live with their three children in Maryland.

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Praise for Apples of Gold

– Shannon Ethridge, M.A, Best-selling author of Every Young Woman’s Battle

“Lisa Samson’s Apples of Gold is the perfect ‘apple’ of a story–a beautiful tale on the outside with delicious substance underneath! In an age when too many girls are confused about what real love involves, mothers and daughters should not miss this important parable.”

–Angela Hunt, author of Uncharted

“A beautiful tale, simply told, Apples of Gold shines with truth. Give this book as a gift to the young girls in your family. You'll be glad you did.”

–Robin Lee Hatcher, author of A Carol for Christmas

“My fifteen-year-old daughter stayed up late to finish Apples of Gold. She loved the story’s fairy-tale format, and the message came through beautifully, yet subtly.”

–Deborah Raney, author of A Vow to Cherish and Remember to Forget

“Lisa brilliantly weaves the important message of purity into this powerful little parable — a must-read for every young woman you care about!”