Ruth was a young woman of Moab, the great-grandmother of David. She was poor, but was helped by an older woman to overcome the difficulties she faced. She listen to the advice given to her by Naomi, to whom Ruth gave unfaltering loyalty. The story of Ruth illustrates the triumph of courage and ingenuity over adverse circumstances. In the gospel of Matthew, four women were included in the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:2-17), Ruth was one of the four.A Farmer's Wife, The Story of Ruth is an uplifting story displaying how loyalty and obeisance are foundations to a fulfilled life. Written for the young reader it is an excellent volume on Ruth for your child to read or for you to read to them.