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Summary: Redeeming Love
Review: This is the first of Francine Rivers' books I read. I enjoyed it and could hardly put it down. You can't help but be touched by this story. The author has a way of writing that keeps where she's going a mystery.
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Summary: Wonderful Book
Review: This is one the best novels I have ever read! Warning, it is very difficult to put down! She does an incredible job of peronifying God's endless love for us through the retelling of Hosea. After reading this book, I have begun reading through many of her books and have found this one the best so far.
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Summary: Powerful and heartwrenching love story
Review: This book will grab you by the heart in the first few sentences and hold onto it all the way through to the end. As a new-comer to Christian writting, I have to say this is the most powerful story I have ever read(And I am an avid reader). Taking place in the 1850's, it is a re-telling of the book of Hosea. Angel, having been thrown into prostitution as a child, is bitter and holds a deep hatred for men. Michael Hosea, a God fearing and loving farmer, is told by God this is the wife he has been praying for. Although Michael questions God(who answers him again) he takes Angel to be his bride and sets himself down a path to which his love, patience, and understanding will be challenged by both her and God. There are moments in this story that are written so well you can't help but feel Michael's desperation at the challenge God has put before him. And, you can't help but love what he is trying to make her understand, and love her as well despite all her flaws and misgivings about life and the Lord. I promise you will weep with such saddness and at the same time weep because Michael Hosea is so pure in his love for her. In fact, so much so that God has to intercede and remind Michael that his love for Angel is through God and not it's own entity. I promise this book will be worth your while. You will find youself looking for people to loan it to. It is just too good of an experience to keep to yourself. If you haven't yet grasped the full understanding of what God's love is, you will get a pretty big insight reading Redeeming Love. Francine Rivers has a beautiful gift and I will continue to look for books she puts on the shelf. Your sister in Christ, Shelli
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Summary: I would give this book 10 stars!!!!
Review: I have never read a book that has changed my life like this book. From the moment I began this story to the time I finished it, I found myself changing my attitude towards people and God. I have shared this book with over 30 people, just recommending it myself. Buy this book!
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Summary: Absolutely outstanding Novel!!
Review: "Redeeming Love" is a truly wonderful book, which will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. The story was so touching, and Ms. River's did a superb job of developing the characters. It is an exceptional story about Sarah, "Angel," a young girl of 18, who was sold in to prostitution as a little girl of seven. Michael Hosea, a divout Christian farmer, is instructed to marry her. A battle of wills ensues, and even when they eventually get married, Angel refuses to be held down. Gradually, Michael's unconditioal love, and gentle manner melt her heart, but Angel fears that she is unworthy, and is torn in to by conflicting voices of light and darkness. She leaves Michael to go back to her old life, and the story becomes suspenseful, and very exciting. I appreciate that Francine River's charcters are depicted as human, and are not portrayed as perfect. Angel can only get help from the One who is. An interesting fact about this book is that it is a powerful retelling of the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. God tells his prophet, Hosea to marry an adultress wife, Gomer to make an example for His chosen people, the Israelites, who were worshipping idols, and to illustrate his gift of grace. I would recommend reading the book of Hosea first, and then reading this superb retelling. It will definetely change your life for the better. Happy Reading, and God Bless!!!
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Summary: A Heartwrenching Story
Review: I grew to love Angel and Michael, and was so disappointed when the story ended. This story, based on the Biblical Book of Hosea, caused me to think about many things, including God's continual love and grace. As always, Francine Rivers writes a powerful story.
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Summary: Redeeming Love
Review: One of the best books Francine Rivers has written. What faith in the life of Michael Hosea. What a love story. It was hard getting through the trials of Sarah as a child; after that the rest of the book is beautiful. I will wait a couple of years and read it again.
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Summary: A TRUE BLESSING FROM GOD
Review: God had placed in my heart to start a Christian Book Club. Someone told me about this book and God said this is the one for the Club. After reading this book it was truly a blessing from God. It was on the line of Hosea & Gomer in the bible. We had our first meeting and God truly showed up and showed out. The amazing thing was the next day when I went to church the pastor said today topic is about Hosea & Gomer. True confirmation from God. I would truly recommend this book to anyone to read. It's a love story, it will make you anry and even cry but most of all you can truly see God's hand in these people lives. Every THUMBS UP!
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Summary: Best Book I have ever read
Review: I can honestly say this is my favorite book. I am an avid reader and none yet have topped this one. Over and over again, I go back and read certain sections.. some make me smile.. and many make me cry... but none leave me without feeling anything. If you read it, you will not be disapointed.
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Summary: Francine Rivers at her best!
Review: I am an avid fan of Francine Rivers; have been for a long time. I had read the Mark of the Lion series, as well as Atonement Child and Sin Eater prior to reading this- Redeeming Love. I saved it till last, I believe, because it was her first, and I wanted to read her later works to be able to compare the first book to.I was proven wrong. This book is a masterful expression of the Christian mind- and of the mind polluted by sins kept as baggage...by the mind that believes that no one loves them...by the mind that is resistent to any love and affection in their lives! What a powerful book, and powerful stories. You will love Angel- a hurt, lost former prostitute- and her husband, Michael, a devout Christian farmer willing to go to hell and back (pardon the pun) for his wife. Read this book- you won't be disappointed. WARNING: YOUR LIFE MAY BE CHANGED.
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