{"product_id":"apples-of-gold-isbn-9781400070930","title":"Apples of Gold","description":"\u003ci\u003e“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.…” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApples of Gold \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eApples of Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Lisa brilliantly weaves the important message of purity into this powerful little parable — a must-read for every young woman you care about!”\u003cbr\u003e– \u003cb\u003eShannon Ethridge\u003c\/b\u003e, M.A, Best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eEvery Young Woman’s Battle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lisa Samson’s \u003ci\u003eApples of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e 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.”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eAngela Hunt\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eUncharted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A beautiful tale, simply told, \u003ci\u003eApples of Gold \u003c\/i\u003eshines with truth. Give this book as a gift to the young girls in your family. You'll be glad you did.”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eRobin Lee Hatcher\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eA Carol for Christmas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“My fifteen-year-old daughter stayed up late to finish \u003ci\u003eApples of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e. She loved the story’s fairy-tale format, and the message came through beautifully, yet subtly.” \u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eDeborah Raney\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eA Vow to Cherish\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRemember to Forget \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eApples of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is an allegory with a hook that will catch the imaginations of young teen and pre-teen girls.  As the father of a lovely daughter and grandfather of eight beautiful granddaughters, I want every one of them to read \u003ci\u003eApples of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e and cherish its truths.”\u003cbr\u003e– \u003cb\u003eEric Wiggan\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gift of Grandparenting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“We speak of sex to our girls at a younger and younger age. Lisa Samson has taken the heart of a crucial concept, wrapped it in a lovely story, and delivered a message that cannot be stressed enough, soon enough.”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eDonita K. Paul\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eDragonSpell\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDragonKnight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Lisa Samson's \u003ci\u003eApples of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is a lovely and touching parable about purity and self-respect, a gentle reminder to our sons and daughters that they have been given a precious treasure to cherish.”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eDeAnna Julie Dodson\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eIn Honor Bound\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBy Love Redeemed \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTo Grace Surrendered\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eApples of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is a ‘precious gem’ of a story.  Sweet and touching with a powerful message every young girl should hear.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eRoxanne Henke\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eAfter Anne\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWith Love, Libby \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Lisa Samson has created a delightful story that can be read for sheer enjoyment by a wide age range of readers. But \u003ci\u003eApples of Gold offers\u003c\/i\u003e parents a much needed format to go beyond the story, through the Parable, and straight to the heart of what every young woman needs to discuss with her parents–sex. If we don’t talk to our kids about sex, there’s a whole world out there waiting to do it for us–and they won’t offer God’s perspective.”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eDandi Daley Mackall\u003c\/b\u003e,  award-winning and best-selling children’s author \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eApples of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is powerful and persuasive tale that encourages a young girl to value her virginity as a gift entrusted to her by God. Highly recommended!”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eKathy Herman\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the Seaport Suspense Novels, the Baxter Series, and \u003ci\u003ePoor Mrs. Rigsby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Lisa Samson, in her masterful style, pens a beautiful allegory in \u003ci\u003eApples of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e.  This lovely book touches on a sensitive topic with the beauty and respect it deserves.”\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eGail Gaymer Martin\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning novelist for Steeple Hill and Barbour Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eApples of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e captures the heart as well as the mind!  As the mother of four young daughters, I am especially grateful to Lisa Samson for crafting a story that conveys profound truth while also drawing on images from the fairy tales that my daughters love.  By doing so, Lisa has given us an effective and powerful tool to share the importance of purity in a world that pushes anything but.  I’m sharing this story with my daughters now, before they’re teens, so that when the time comes, they concept of purity will be one they easily understand.”    \u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eMarlo Schalesky\u003c\/b\u003e, author\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eof \u003ci\u003eEmpty Womb, Aching Heart\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOnly the Wind Remembers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A relevant story for today’s world, Lisa Samson’s \u003ci\u003eApples of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e offers encouragement and hope to those readers who would take up the challenge and learn from someone who’s been there. This story is a must read for the preteen and teenage girls in your realm of influence.”  \u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eDiann Hunt\u003c\/b\u003e, Author of \u003ci\u003eRV There Yet\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Lisa Samson's delightful parable presents morality and consequences in a fresh light - one that makes the reader say, ‘Of Course!’”\u003cbr\u003e–\u003cb\u003eCarolyne Aarsen\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Only Best Place\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Samson\u003c\/b\u003e is the Christy award—winning author of sixteen novels, including the critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eWomen’s Intuition \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTiger Lillie.\u003c\/i\u003e Lisa, her husband, and their three children recently moved from suburban Baltimore to urban Lexington, Kentucky where they enjoy walking to the coffee shop, the library, and the park. 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