Atonement Child

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Summary: A Touching Story That Makes You Think!
Review: Francine Rivers has done it again. The Atonement Child is a descriptive and real life fiction that stops and makes you really think on what you believe. I read this book knowing that I was pro-life, and was strengthened in that belief after I got done reading the book. It made me reflect on what I would do in Dynah's case. I encourage everyone and everyone to read this book. Thank you Ms. Rivers for another excellent novel!

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Summary: EXCELLENT! A fantastic piece of work.
Review: I just finished reading The Atonement Child. At first I wasn't going to read it as it was not an issue for me. I am prolife and have never had an abortion. I read the comments here though and decided to go ahead a read it. I found myself involved in the story right away and not only that but when I was finished I found my faith had been strengthed. Only Francine Rivers could produce a piece of work such as this. I would highly recommend this book to everyone. It is a fantastic piece work. Once again, my hats off to Francine.

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Summary: Abortion is not just a political issue
Review: I just finished this book, and even though excellent reviews have already been written, I feel I have to add my thoughts, if only to encourage others to read this book. Rivers writes about real characters with real problems, but reminds us that God is in control. It breaks my heart to hear people say their pro-life, yet will make exceptions in the cases of rape and incest. Rivers shows how getting rid of a child doesn't eliminate a problem; it only compounds them. If you think abortion should only be a political topic or only a personal choice, read this book. Thank you, Ms. Rivers, for writing this without soft-soaping anything.

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Summary: It will change your life forever.
Review: Atonement Child is my favorite book. I think the author portrayed the hidden feelings of so many young girls caught in similiar situations as the girl focused on in this book. This book is for the young and old. It shows the struggles a young woman goes through when she is raped and then pregnant. The story is real, and it will totally open your eyes.

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Summary: AWESOME, ENCOURAGING, HEART AND MIND-OPENING
Review: This was the best book I've read ever. (And I've read many, many, many.) Even though it's fiction, it presents facts. This book will touch and open your heart and mind. This book will give encouragement and strength. Even though the topic of the book is abortion, it will give encouragement in other ways as well. So, even if you are not dealing with abortion, it will still give encouragement. This book gave me encouragement, inspiration, and a new outlook on life, love, and God. It was so good, it went by so fast. I thought it would take me at least a month to read the book, but it went by in a week. This book is so uplifting, I would recommend it be read by all. A '10' doesn't do this book justice, but it's the highest rating there is. This book is AWESOME.

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Summary: Hard to put down
Review: Before starting this book, I was a bit skeptical about the subject matter. I wasn't convinced the plot (from what I knew of it) would be able to stretch over an entire novel without being boring at times. But several friends of mine had recently read the book and assured me that I would love it, so I decided to give it a try. Was I ever in for a surprise! I picked up the book around 9:30pm, expecting to read a chapter or so before allowing myself to drift off to sleep early. By 2:30am, my eyes were so puffy from crying that they were almost swollen shut, and I felt emotionally drained as I fell asleep with the light on and the book open beside me. Awaking late the next morning, I rolled over and continued reading, and taking breaks only for meals and a shower, I finished the book that afternoon. I just couldn't pull myself away from the lives of the characters as I struggled through the pain with them! Before determining my opinion of a book, I always wait a number of days after I finish, so that I can see how it affects me later on. I consider this one a truly great book! Even several weeks after finishing it, I am still being moved by thoughts of the story. I have a new perspective of abortion, though I was already pro-life, and my faith in God has been strengthened incredibly in my desire to have the peace found through Him by the characters. Not a day goes by when the characters of this book do not come to mind as I wrestle with a decision or a struggle. What a blessing for me that I had the opportunity to read The Atonement Child! Thank you, Francine Rivers!

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Summary: great
Review: The Atonement Child presents a very realistic picture of a college woman pregnant from rape. True to the experience of many women in this situation, she DOES NOT WANT an abortion, but feels pressured into one.A similar, excellent book is Friday's Child.

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Summary: Excellent, compassionate look at abortion
Review: This book handles a personal story of tragedy resulting in an unplanned pregnancy and how a young girl handled it. It presents many facts about abortion which are essential to an accurate understanding of the issue. It's very compelling reading

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Summary: A real look at Abortion
Review: I have to say that I fell in love with this book. At first I thought that the characters were a bit shallow, but then I realized that this was not just a story about Dynah. It was more a story of sin being passed through the generations. River's took a multifaceted look at abortion, presenting the different reasons women turn to it. In all situations abortion seems to be the best and easiest way out, but the characters show that there are many lasting consequences that may not be apparent beforehand. I loved this story, and highly reccomend it.

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Summary: Mesmerizing!
Review: I recieved this book as a Christmas present because I'd seen it in a bookstore and it intrigued me, so I requested it.

My family certainly regretted it! I ignored all of them Christmas day, becaue I was completely wrapped up in this story of Dynah and her brutal rape. The characters were fantastically believable, and the situation they find themselves in is incredibly real. Readers will find themselves indignantly scolding all the characters that betray Dynah. The pace never slows, and Francine Rivers grabs you and will not let you go.

Dynah's inner conflict as she struggles with the decision of whether or not to abort her unexpected child is utterly palpable, and her face-to-face encounter with the Creator is spell-binding.

You will not come out of this book unchanged. And if you happen to support abortion, I, as a born-again Christian, challenge you to read this book and still come out supporting it.

This story is about the redemption only available through Christ, and it's a fascinating read. I recommend it to anyone who has ever sinned. (And that's everyone.)