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Summary: I can relate...
Review: Although at times, I felt this book was a bit repititous, it added to the story. That's the way it can be in life. Especially for those that have been abused and discarded, it is difficult to love and trust immediately. This book gave me hope and faith in God, and in mankind...
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: This is one of the best if not the best book that I have read. You can tell that Francine wrote the book right after becoming a Christian. The book may be fiction but the way is is written lets everyone know that God will always forgive you even if other people don't. It was a great inspiration to me. I have read all of her books I wish she had that many more to read. They lift your spirits.
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Summary: Moving, powerful, and life changing
Review: I'm not usually an emotional person, but this book spoke volumes into my life and my walk with Christ. Angel's life as a prostitute teaches her to be cold and unfeeling but Michael Hosea comes in and destroys her carefully constructed facade. She learns the true meaning of unconditional love and friendship. Recommend this book to everyone you know. It's great.
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Summary: I give it 5 stars because I can't give it more!
Review: I LOVED this book! Ordinarily, I do not recommend religious books to anyone, because what works for me will not usually work for other people. In times past, I would simply say that I enjoyed the book, but would be very noncommittal when asked if I would recommend it. This time, however, I highly recommend this book! It was an excellent retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea. It moved me from anger to love, from tears of sorrow to tears of joy. It was a great example of how God's love, expressed through man, can heal another person's heart. It showed how no matter how far we try to run, God is always there for us and with us, and He will take as much time as we need to teach us of Him and His love. Redeeming Love is, at its heart, a story of restoration and forgiveness -- the kind that has to take place not only on a spiritual level, but also on an intrapersonal level and within one's self. It's also a lesson on judgement. So many people had so quickly passed judgement on Angel that she internalized their negativity, and they missed out on the opportunity to heal her wounded spirit. Even Micheal almost missed his chance, until he allowed the Lord completely bend his will to the divine purpose the Lord had intended. This book will make you fully appreciate the goodness of the Lord. I will awaken in your spirit a renewed desire to be drawn into His fold. If you are not moved by this story, check your pulse, you may be dead.
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Summary: Not up to Francine River's usual standards.
Review: This book was definitely helpful to me in understanding God's unconditional love for me! However, towards the middle it began to read like any other romance novel. I've come to expect more from Francine Rivers. I've read most of her other books, and she's a wonderful writer! This book lacked her usual depth and seemed to me to be frivolous. To be fair, I didn't finish it because I didn't feel it was worth my time. Maybe if I'd read to the end I would have changed my view of the book. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to understand God's love better and see clearer how important it is to be faithful to Him, but don't judge Francine Rivers based on this book alone.
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Summary: Redeeming Love
Review: The book is absolutely amazing. I borrowed it from a friend and I never put it down once. I think it is the best book I ever read! I always got frustrated when Angel kept leaving Michael.He was such a good man with a kind heart. But God always lead her back to him. "Redeeming Love" is a timeless epic that should be read over and over again
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Summary: WOW!
Review: This book was unbelievable! I definitely recommend this book to everyone. Especially, individuals who need something to grab them to continue reading. I'm a new Christian and was at first skeptical about reading a Christian book. I thought it would be boring or hard to follow. However, it strengthed my love for the Lord and my husband. I look at life very differently now. I have put this book on my list as my most favorite!
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Summary: This is a keeper!!
Review: This book was so good - I didn't want it to end!! Wouldn't everybody love to have a man like Michael in their life! He loves Angel with such a deep love and never gives up on her no matter how many times she leaves him. I must admit, I was a bit disappointed in the book for the first few chapters. The story seemed repetitious and I almost gave up and stopped reading. Am I glad I stuck with the book!! The story of Michael and Angel parallels the story of Hosea and the prostitute in the Bible. It is a story of faith, love and forgiveness. It is a story of romance, but it goes much deeper than a simple romance. It is thought provoking and deeply moving. It is about loving unconditionally. I was glad the story ended as it did, but honestly, I wanted it to go on and on. I immediately gave my book to my mom to read. I usually don't keep a book to re-read, but this is one book I plan to keep and eagerly read again. A wonderful book!!
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Summary: Super-charged, Emotional Read
Review: REDEEMING LOVE is an historical romance that doubles as an allegory for the Biblical story of Hosea. It was actually the first book that Rivers attempted to write as a new Christian, even though it was published in this market sixth. If you're not familiar with Hosea then I suggest you sit and read that book first. In it, God commands Hosea to take a prostitute as his wife. The prostitute is unfaithful and leaves but God commands Hosea to find her and forgive her and take her again, as an example of how much He loves Israel. It is a powerful story of passionate love and extreme forgiveness. That same story is re-told here, in the setting of the old west. It is just as extreme and just as powerful. Rivers is the queen of character development and that strength is played upon even more than usual here. In the end, REDEEMING LOVE is one of the best examples of the love that God has for His people and the extent of the grace that He holds out towards us. A super-charged and emotional read. Rivers again scores FIVE STARS.
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Summary: Very moving!
Review: I REALLY enjoyed reading this book - it took me less than 24 hours to finish. You hear the term "I couldn't put it down," but this is the first time it's been true for me (and I read a LOT). But I wanted to find out what happened next (my Algebra teacher wasn't overly sympathetic). The characted developement was incredibly powerful. You really loved these characters. And it showed God's love with being cheesy or unrealistic, the way many Christian authors tend to be. I HIGHLY recommend this book.
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