Question 1

What is Joseph: A Beautiful Patience about?

Accepted Answer

It is a literary novel that retells the story of the Prophet Joseph: a young man betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery in Egypt, falsely accused, imprisoned, and ultimately raised to govern the kingdom that once held him. It is the first novel in The Best of Stories Collection by Harry Peter De La Savane.

Question 2

Who is Harry Peter De La Savane?

Accepted Answer

Harry Peter De La Savane is a Canadian author writing in English and French from the Ottawa-Gatineau region. He is the author of Joseph: A Beautiful Patience and the creator of The Best of Stories Collection, a literary project devoted to the great prophetic narratives of the Qur'an. Read more about the author at https://hpdelasavane.com/#about.

Question 3

What is The Best of Stories Collection?

Accepted Answer

The Best of Stories Collection is a series of three literary novels by Harry Peter De La Savane, devoted to the prophetic figures of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. The name comes from a phrase the Qur'an uses for the story of Joseph: ahsan al-qasas, the best of stories.

Question 4

Where can I buy Joseph: A Beautiful Patience?

Accepted Answer

Joseph: A Beautiful Patience is available now on Amazon in eBook, Paperback, and Hardcover editions, across 13 regional stores worldwide. The French edition and the audiobook are both in production and will follow.

Question 5

Is there a French edition?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Joseph : Une belle patience is in preparation for the Francophone readership.

Question 6

When is the next book in the Collection?

Accepted Answer

The second novel, She's Mary, and the third, Jesus: The Untold Story, are in active preparation. Readers can join the waitlist for each on the homepage.

Question 7

Is there an audiobook?

Accepted Answer

An audiobook edition is in production. Subscribers to the newsletter will be the first to know when it is available.

Question 8

Where can I listen to the podcast?

Accepted Answer

The Best of Stories Podcast accompanies the novel and is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Listen at https://hpdelasavane.com/podcast.html.

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