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Summary: The Greatest Book
Review: I am a Christian, but I always hated Christian fiction until I read "Redeeming Love". It seemed that most Christian writers tried to portray their characters as these perfect little angels who were not at all realistic. Angel, on the other hand, was far from perfect, and her life was a nightmare until she experienced God's perfect love. I read this book in one night. I missed a wedding I was supposed to attend because I couldn't put it down. I have never cried so much over a book. Due to personal experiences of my own, I have always said I will never marry, but now I have to say that if I ever meet a man like Michael Hosea, I will definitely reconsider! Never have I read such a wonderful book, and I am now sharing it with all my friends.
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Summary: The best book I have ever read!
Review: Ok, I know you read the reviews, and it's always " oh this is a great book," or " you just have to read it," " its the best book in the whole wide world" and you think, "yep, heard that line said before..." well, I don't want you to think that I'm just writing this review and coming up with those lines. BUT I'm serious, this is the best book I have ever read. I have a read a ton of books in my day, and Francine Rivers is by far the best author I have come across. I also recommend the Mark of the Lion series by her. Those were excellent also. Francine Rivers has wonderfuly portrayed the book of Hosea through this story. It shows God's unconditional love for us, no matter what we've done in the past. He loves for who we are. Its wonderful, isn't it? I highly recommend these books and I hope all of you who read them enjoy them as much as I did.
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Summary: The first I read by Francine Rivers--Now I'm hooked.
Review: I used to read secular romances, and Francine Rivers used to write them. I had never read any of hers, but I wanted to read this to see how it compared to the ones I had read. I was skeptical at first. I wondered if a Christian romance could successfully convey the passion of a couple the way the secular ones do. I truly believe that God used this book to open my eyes. Rivers conveys the passion of Sarah/Angel and Michael unlike any secular artist I have ever read. And what's more, she masterfully related the passionate love God has for his people, which we all strive to reciprocate. In her letter to the readers, Mrs. Rivers tells how once she was saved, she was no longer able to write secular romances. After reading this story, I was no longer able to gain any enjoyment from reading secular romances. This book definitely changed my tastes for the better. It is a wonderful book, and I have enjoyed everything I have read by Francine Rivers ever since.
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Summary: Redeeming Love
Review: This was one of the sweetest, most inspiring stories that I have ever read. It is GREAT! Please read this book. It will give you chill bumps.
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: I have never reviewed a book before but I just had to this time. I picked up this book and literally couldn't put it down until I was too bleary-eyed to see the print anymore. The next morning I began right in again and finished it. Although I know the book of Hosea, I still couldn't predict how this book would go. Francine has an amazing talent. Although not graphically depicted, the beginning is disturbing, but a necessary part to fully understand the Sarah/Angel transformation. Michael is loving and kind without being a wimp. I love the thought that God would call us "beloved". It made me see a new aspect of my relationship with my Father in Heaven. Thank you, Francine. I look forward to reading more of your works.
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Summary: Reality of God's Love
Review: Like the rest of the readers, I was mesmerized by the writing ability of Francine Rivers, the Love of God so graphically portrayed in the characters of Michael's love for Angel. I pray those who read it, can realize in their own lives how much God Love us. The book of Hosea expresses this.
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Summary: Powerful retelling of God's love and grace
Review: I've read every book for Francine Rivers that I could get my hands on and this one is by far her best. A gripping story demonstrating God's love, I couldn't put down Redeeming Love once I started. I read until three in the morning. I laughed, I cried, I rediscovered precious truths that I had forgotten about God's love. I would recommend this book to any one. I was sorry when I read the last page. I wish I could have read more about Michael and Sarah's life.
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Summary: Best Christian Fiction Book I've Ever Read
Review: I absolutely loved this book. Angel can't believe that Michael Hosea really loves her. Even though he knows she was a prostitute, he still loves her. It's inconceivable to her that anyone could love her without having ulterior motives.Michael lovingly and tenderly persists in showing Angel that his love is unconditional and that there are no strings attached. This isn't just a wonderful love story. It shows each of us how much our Heavenly Father loves us. Yes, we are sinful. We're not perfect. Yet He persists in loving us. My favorite authors are Francine Rivers, Lorie Wick, and Robin Jones Gunn. They have worked hard to take Christian fiction to new heights.
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Summary: Blessed and Anointed Book
Review: I've read about 4 or 5 books by this author. She is so anointed in her writing. In this book, Redeeming Love, I was reminded over and over again how God's love for us is completely unconditional. The love that she portrays through Michael Hosea is so awesome and one that I truly wish to have some day in a marriage of my own - to a man who puts God first in his life. This book is DEFINITELY worth spending a couple of days reading. You might struggle with the beginning, but KEEP READING .... it will be well worth it!
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Summary: Should not be called Christian Fiction
Review: I was really upset by the use of God's name in vain in the first of the book. Rivers was trying to show how upset one of her characters was and used the word GD. She could have just said he cursed God, would that not have been sufficient. I always expect not to see such language when I am reading Christian Fiction. But I did go on to read the book and it was very good. The book should also make mention that this book would not be good for a young audience since it does have very mature material, which also is another reason I am not sure if it should be Christian Fiction.
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