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Redeeming Love
Can God's Love Save Anyone? Bestselling author Francine Rivers skillfully retells the biblical love story of Gomer and Hosea in a tale set against the exciting backdrop of the California Gold Rush. The heroine, Angel, is a young woman who was sold into prostitution as a child. Michael Hosea is a godly man sent into Angel's life to draw her into the Savior's redeeming love. This remarkable novel has sold over half a million copies and is among the top twenty on the ECPA fiction bestsellers list for four years running. Now complete with a Bible study section and available in a fresh, compelling cover!
In this splendid retelling of the biblical story of Hosea, bestselling author Francine Rivers pens a heartbreaking romance between a prostitute and the upright and kind farmer who marries her; the story also functions as a reminder of God's unconditional love for his people. Redeeming Love opens with the Gold Rush of 1850 and its rough-and-tumble atmosphere of greed and desire. Angel, who was sold into prostitution as a child, has learned to distrust all men, who see her only as a way to satisfy their lust. When the virtuous and spiritual-minded Michael Hosea is told by God to marry this "soiled dove," he obeys, despite his misgivings. As Angel learns to love him, she begins to hope again but is soon overwhelmed by fear and returns to her old life. Rivers shines in her ability to weave together spiritual themes and sexual tension in a well-told story, a talent that has propelled her into the spotlight as one of the most popular novelists in the genre of Christian fiction. This is one of her best. --Cindy Crosby
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484 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 31, 2008 Type: User Review |
I don't get it!!!
I ordered this book for a Christmas gift. It (apparently) got lost by the Post Office which assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY. BE SURE TO INSURE YOUR PURCHASE BECAUSE NO ONE WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS IN 2008 UNLESS YOU pay SOMEONE, LIKE...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 29, 2008 Type: User Review |
A nice thought, but a little lacking--I worry for the young readers
First things first--there are way too many scenes where Angel is naked. Yeah, she's married, but come on! I'll give Rivers a few points. It is a prodical story--more of a story of a woman finding forgiveness and cleansing through the Savior--oh...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 26, 2008 Type: User Review |
Very inspirational!
This love story is very well written and vivid. This is a good reminder of how God's forgiving and persistent love can change our lives.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 24, 2008 Type: User Review |
A compelling story
Sarah grew up knowing no one wanted her. Of course Mama loved her, but Sarah was the reason Alex Stafford, her father, turned them out of the cottage they called home. Alex had other children, legitimate ones, by his wife. Why would he want her?...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 21, 2008 Type: User Review |
A mediocre romance novel
What engrosses a reader into a story is the author's writing ability to present the story in the most compelling and readable way. A true author should be able make you want to read about a man sitting on a bench and still make the reader...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 18, 2008 Type: User Review |
Amazing!
There are few authors I am aware of, that can affect the very heart of a reader. Francine River's achieves this in the majority of the books I have read by her. Redeeming Love, however, not only touched my heart, but also spoke to my life. I have...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 09, 2008 Type: User Review |
Awesome!!!!!
My goodness what an awesome book. Francine Rivers is truly inspired. I loved the story line and how it maintained the Christian focus throughout. I loved the way she managed to intertwine the story of Hosea and his wife w/ this book.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 07, 2008 Type: User Review |
Loved it!
I loved this book. Since there are over 400 reviews, there's not much point in expanding on this. I've read another book by FR, but I can no longer find it, so I'm not sure of the title. But it was excellent as well.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 06, 2008 Type: User Review |
This book had a powerful impact on my life!
I really can't add much more to the many glowing reviews already shared about Redeeming Love. So many have already captured my feelings so perfectly!
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 02, 2008 Type: User Review |
Emotionally gripping
I first read this a couple years ago, and am now listening to the audiobook (it's all I can do sometimes to not let my jaw drop at some parts when listening to it on my commute). This book has grabbed my emotions. I found myself getting mad at...
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