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WOW!!!! This book is really good and hard to put down! Poor little Sarah who at 8 years old had horrible things done to her by wicked men and has grown up to be ice cold from the inside out. Prostitution was all she knew... but then she meets Michael who falls completely in love with her and marries her. Will she be damaged goods for life? Will she fall in love with Michael or will she run back to what she knows? God's hand is so awesome in this book. You just gotta read it. Don't be intimidated by almost 500 pages. Its bigger lettering, adequate spacing and well written. The chapters are only 3-6 pages long. I love Francine Rivers books :) Bobbie in PA
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Francine Rivers is a familiar name to anyone who loves modern Christian literature. She takes religious themes and presents them in a way that is appealing, even to those who are tired of the trite presented by other Christian authors. This book is no exception to that rule. Redeeming Love is about Angel, a young prostitute in 19th-century California. A farmer, Michael Hosea, falls in love with her, and not for the usual reasons. He feels it is his destiny, his fate, to marry her. Angel's past comes to haunt her throughout the story, as she discovers life outside the brothel, away from the manipulation of men, and in the loving arms of not only this strong man, but his even-stronger God. A parallel for the biblical book of Hosea, but with a touching spin. This book is a great read for anyone who has ever felt like God just doesn't "get it", doesn't know what is best for them, or simply isn't listening.Read full review
Francine has done a phenomenal job in translating the book of Hosea in the era of the Gold Rush. This story is about redemption of a young woman who had little choices in life. The first edition of this story I think was the best. Other editions had changes that I felt left a more vanilla view. I would recommend this book as a good read for anyone but especially for those who want to understand more deeply the scriptures. I went straight to the book of Hosea and read the whole thing with different eyes!
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I am not an avid reader because of work constraints and just my inability to make time to sit down and read. I purchased this book after a friend had highly recommended it. I took the book with me on vacation, as I usually take books that never are read. After reading the first chapter, I was unable to put it down. I read the entire book during my vacation and became entrapped in it. The author does an excellent job, it is a well written, straight to the point perspective that is an "easy read". I would also highly recommend this love story to anyone, it's one of the best books I've read!!
Let me start by saying that I am not much of a reader, however, I recently finished reading REDEEMING LOVE and I can't even begin to tell you what a wonderful book this is. This the first book that I have read by Francine Rivers, but it won't be the last. This beautiful story was amazing and I just can't seem to get it out of my mind. I think it has changed my life. It has so much to teach us about forgiveness to others as well as ourselves, kindness, never giving up, loving our Lord and our relationship with our husband and our family. CAUTION: TISSUES REQUIRED!!!! (I read one review that said the book brought tears to their eyes -- well, for me it was more like: "Rip my heart out") You will never regret reading this book. May the Lord show Himself to you as you read this wonderful book. God bless you, Francine, for you are a truely gifted writer!!! (Don't forget the tissues!:)Read full review
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