INTRODUCTION Sarah Joseph’s Hagar: A Story of Woman and Water is more than just a retelling of an ancient tale. It is a powerful exploration of resilience, identity, and the sacred bond between women and nature. At its heart, the story follows Hagar—a woman abandoned in the wilderness, facing thirst, loss, and isolation. Yet, her journey is not merely about survival. It is about transformation, empowerment, and the forging of a covenant with the environment itself.​ To begin with,...