The Scarlet Thread

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Summary: Wow. Why was I so affected?
Review: This was one of the first Christian fiction works I've read and it really made me think in a way that books don't usually cause. I couldn't forget about it. I thought it was real. I was so drawn into Sierra (who was so stupid, but came around). And I could kind of understand Alex (but that does not excuse him). As Christians we are taught to forgive, but when it comes down to it, it's a tough thing to do. Maybe I liked this because it made me question how I would handle myself in this situation. But I loved it and have recommended it to many friends!

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Summary: The intriguing story of two lives -- a hundred years apart.
Review: Rivers has penned an engaging tale of love put to the ultimate test -- and not found wanting. This was the first "romance" this man has read, yet both my attention and my emotions were held to the end. The Oregon Trail "thread" is a nice touch and vividly illustrates the "timelessness" of the human condition in all its beauty and ugliness. It was satisfying to see both the women of then and now grow in strength the more they leaned on God. I'm definitely going to give this one to the woman in my life.

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Summary: How disappointed was I? Let me count the ways...
Review: I expected a story about a woman and her grandmother, and I found instead a story about a couple who BOTH needed help. It was wonderful that Sierra found her faith, but taking back her cheating husband is absurd. He wasn't worth it!! Don't read this book if you want something touching; do read it if you like mindless drivel.

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Summary: Absolutely only ok
Review: Whie this book was not thoroughly riveting, it was also good enough to keep reading and not relegate to the bin. I found the Oregon Trail part of the story rather uninteresting and often thought of just skipping it but I was glad that I didn't as it tied in so well at the end. What can I say about Sierra? I just wanted to slap her. I felt very sorry for her husband to have such a whining wife who was never content with anything he did and only thought of her own happiness. Overall the book was a nice easy read but I don't think I'd rush out and recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: Typically Excellent Story by Ms. Rivers
Review: As usual, Ms. Rivers brings to life interesting and lovable characters in real-life situations. The neat thing about this book was the parallel between a modern-day '90's woman and her ancestor who crossed the country in a covered wagon in the 1800's. Biblical lessons can be learned from this wonderful story.

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Summary: I don't know what the person under me was thinking!
Review: The person under me who put down a 6 doesn't know what he's talking about! I'm not usually this foward...okay, I'm NEVER this foward, but I have to say my part. It is very true, this book isn't like her other works; she is dealing with the here and now, not ancient times. This book is so very true, and it's one of my favorites by her. I am not one for sappy love stories; they make me sick, especially when the woman does whatever the man says. In this book you see not a sappy woman but a woman torn; she loves the man she married, but is embittered by his decisions without her. And when he betrays her, I personally felt ready to kill him. I URGE you to read this book! This book is one in a million for all ages! I believe that this book ranks up there with her Mark of the Lion series. It's truly a masterpiece.

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Summary: Good, not great, but good
Review: I was kind of disappointed with this book because when I read Rivers' other books(Mark of the Lion series) I was so involved in all of the characters. In The Scarlet Thread I couldn't seem to get into it...I couldn't see eye to eye with all the characters like Rivers' other books. But if I hadn't expected something better I would definitely have enjoyed it more.

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Summary: Author Receives RWA Award for The Scarlet Thread
Review: Francine Rivers, received the "Best Inspirational Fiction" Award at the Romance Writers of America Convention this summer for The Scarlet Thread. A three-time winner, she was also inducted into RWA's Hall of Fame.

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Summary: Many of our lives have a "Scarlet Thread"
Review: The romance of pioneer spirits that many of us enjoy reading about make this book, not only very relevant and current but a wonderful positive message also. We see the bridge of generations connected, through the quilt, of those that have left far greater legacies than money ever will. A sense of strength in difficulty, values that never change. This is the first work I read of Francine Rivers and have since read her new book, Atonement Child and provided copies for my two daughters, 17 and 20. This is the type of book that we can each read and find something relevant to our world of 1997, revisit the romance of the early 1900's and bridge culture, social, economic and spiritual diversity for all.

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Summary: The thread of genius in historical Christian fiction!
Review: Fans of Francine Rivers will be delighted to find the theme of God's love in a new setting. I found the scene shifts to be distracting, but in every other way the characters and story were as riveting as Rivers' other books. To read a love story that causes you to come away with new determination to love God and your fellow man with greater intensity is a lofty, yet well-acheived goal for this novel. One wonders if there are real people who lived these events. As the story unfolds, the characters prayers and scripture quotation answers readily demonstrate how one can "pray without ceasing." I will never again resist the effort needed to memorize verses.