I’ve had the pleasure of leafing through Rachel Dodge’s Praying with Jane: 31 Days Through the Prayers of Jane Austen, and it couldn’t have been released at a better time, with the holidays coming soon and the Jane Austen fan in your life looking for something new and different!
The introduction sums up the book perfectly: “This book is broken down into three sections, one for each of Jane’s prayers, with ten devotions per prayer.” You might not have known that Jane wrote three prayers herself, or that they were preserved by her dear sister, Cassandra.
Praying with Jane is as beautiful as Jane’s prayers, with tidbits about her life and religious upbringing, quotes from Scripture, an invitation to prayer with questions to ponder, and a prayer to close out each day’s devotion. Dodge even draws connections between the devotions and Austen’s novels. It’s the perfect book for Austen fans to gain a deeper appreciation of Jane and grow stronger in their own faith. While I have not read the book cover to cover, I plan to keep it on my nightstand for a closer study in those rare quiet moments.
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About the Praying with Jane
Daily Encouragement for Your Soul through the Prayers of Jane Austen
For more than two hundred years, Jane Austen and her novels have charmed readers from around the world. While much has been written about her fascinating life, less is known about Jane’s spiritual side. In this beautiful 31-day devotional, Miss Austen’s faith comes to life through her exquisite prayers, touching biographical anecdotes, and illuminating scenes from her novels. Each reading also includes a thematically appropriate Scripture and a prayer inspired by Jane’s petitions.
May this journey into Jane Austen’s life of faith and prayer ignite and deepen your own relationship with the Father who loves you.
Click here for more information and to buy your copy!
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About the Author
Rachel Dodge
Rachel Dodge teaches college English and Jane Austen classes, gives talks at libraries, teas, and Jane Austen groups, and is a writer for the popular Jane Austen’s World blog. She makes her home in California with her husband, Robert, and their two young children.
Connect with Rachel on Twitter | Facebook | Website
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Follow the Blog Tour (there are giveaways at several blogs!)
October 31 – Praying with Jane, My changed Relationship with Jane, Jane Austen’s World
November 1 – Praying With Jane by Rachel Dodge, So Little Time, So Much to Read!
November 2 – Praying With Jane: 31 Days Through Prayer (Review and Giveaway), Laura’s Reviews
November 3 – Praying With Jane: 31 Days Through Prayer by Rachel Dodge, Burton Book Review
November 4 – Blog Tour: Praying With Jane: 31 Days Through Prayer by Rachel Dodge, BLOGLOVIN‘
November 5 – Guest Post: Praying With Jane by Rachel Dodge and Book Giveaway!, Jane Austen in Vermont
November 6 – Calico Critic
November 7 – A Bookish Way of Life
November 8 – Diary of an Eccentric
November 9 – Becoming
November 10 – My Jane Austen Book Club
November 11 – My Love for Jane Austen
November 12 – Laughing with Lizzie
November 13 – Faith, Science, Joy … and Jane Austen
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Thanks to Bethany House for sending me a copy of Praying with Jane and for inviting me to be part of the blog tour!
Diary of an Eccentric 
I had no idea three of her prayers were in print and was thrilled to get the chance to read them and also enjoy the devotional tie-ins in Praying with Jane. It is a good time with the holidays to enjoy it.
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This was a surprise. I didn’t know that Austen wrote down her prayers. I have often scribbled in my journal something that I was praying for but not a complete prayer. Bless her heart. Special thanks to Anna for hosting this book discussion. And blessing to our author for bringing this work to Jane Austen’s fans.
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Thank you for your lovely comments, J.W. Garrett. I hope you enjoy the book!
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Sounds like an interesting look at Jane Austen’s inner life and faith.
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Thank you for this amazing spotlight, Anna!
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You’re very welcome!
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I actually read one prayer by Jane which Kara Louise had in one of her early books. This collection sounds very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
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[…] Diary of an Eccentric: “Praying with Jane is as beautiful as Jane’s prayers, with tidbits about her life and religious upbringing, quotes from Scripture, an invitation to prayer with questions to ponder, and a prayer to close out each day’s devotion. Dodge even draws connections between the devotions and Austen’s novels. It’s the perfect book for Austen fans to gain a deeper appreciation of Jane and grow stronger in their own faith.” […]
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