Redeeming Love
by: Francine Rivers
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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 1850and 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 tolove 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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Can God’s Love Save Anyone?
Best-selling 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 a million copies globally and has been a fixture on the CBA bestsellers list for nearly a decade. A six-part reading guide, suitable for individual use or group discussion, is included in this best-selling novel.
Story Behind the Book
“Writing Redeeming Love was a form of worship for me. Through it, I was able to thank God for loving me even when I was defiant, rebellious, contemptuous of what I thought being a Christian meant, and afraid to give my heart away. I had wanted to be my own god and have control of my life the way Eve did in the Garden of Eden. Now I know to be loved by Christ is the ultimate joy and fulfillment. Everything in Redeeming Love was a gift from the Lord: plot, characters, theme. None of it is mine to claim.”
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 1850and 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 tolove 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
Product Description:
Can God’s Love Save Anyone?
Best-selling 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 a million copies globally and has been a fixture on the CBA bestsellers list for nearly a decade. A six-part reading guide, suitable for individual use or group discussion, is included in this best-selling novel.
Story Behind the Book
“Writing Redeeming Love was a form of worship for me. Through it, I was able to thank God for loving me even when I was defiant, rebellious, contemptuous of what I thought being a Christian meant, and afraid to give my heart away. I had wanted to be my own god and have control of my life the way Eve did in the Garden of Eden. Now I know to be loved by Christ is the ultimate joy and fulfillment. Everything in Redeeming Love was a gift from the Lord: plot, characters, theme. None of it is mine to claim.”
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- Maudlin, but with a message
Normally I steer clear of these kinds of books--sappy, harlequin emotions and cardboard characters you will never find in real life.It did turn out to have a good message and a happy ending, but I have never wanted to strangle certain "idiotic" characters as much as I did these (well, one in particular).
Set during the California Gold Rush years, Angel has been a prostitute since she came of age and thinks is happy enough with her (miserable) life, but a man named Michael has been ... Read More
Rating: - Best book I have ever read!!
We just read this for our summer book club at our church and I was blown away by this book!It is amazing!Francine Rivers creates a main character, Angel, that any person could relate to and a story that makes you cry and shout for joy, too.Michael truly works as an extension of God's love, constantly showing Angel how God loves her throughout the book.The book is hard to read in the beginning - you have to get past the first 75 pages or so before it gets better.But don't give up!This is ... Read More
Rating: - Intense, moving, and grand journey learning God's patience and grace
This brings the biblical story of Hosea to life.To those who have suffered in relationships it shows God's compassion, mercy, and grace and how we in receiving this can also extend it to a hurting world even if they are hurting us.A book for all generations.Enjoy!
Rating: - Awesome book about uncounditional love.
This book reminds you how amazing human beings can be and reinforces the belief in a very passionate and forgiving God.
Rating: - Redeeming Love--Amazing
I am not a romantic fiction lover but this book was being passed around my friends and had all of the women raving about it. When it came to me, I accepted thinking that it would take me a week or two to read. I read it in 2 days. My poor children had to eat peanut butter sandwiches twice a day because I couldnt put the book down long enough to cook diner! Definately a great read.
- Maudlin, but with a messageNormally I steer clear of these kinds of books--sappy, harlequin emotions and cardboard characters you will never find in real life.It did turn out to have a good message and a happy ending, but I have never wanted to strangle certain "idiotic" characters as much as I did these (well, one in particular).
Set during the California Gold Rush years, Angel has been a prostitute since she came of age and thinks is happy enough with her (miserable) life, but a man named Michael has been ... Read More
- Best book I have ever read!!We just read this for our summer book club at our church and I was blown away by this book!It is amazing!Francine Rivers creates a main character, Angel, that any person could relate to and a story that makes you cry and shout for joy, too.Michael truly works as an extension of God's love, constantly showing Angel how God loves her throughout the book.The book is hard to read in the beginning - you have to get past the first 75 pages or so before it gets better.But don't give up!This is ... Read More
- Intense, moving, and grand journey learning God's patience and graceThis brings the biblical story of Hosea to life.To those who have suffered in relationships it shows God's compassion, mercy, and grace and how we in receiving this can also extend it to a hurting world even if they are hurting us.A book for all generations.Enjoy!
- Awesome book about uncounditional love.This book reminds you how amazing human beings can be and reinforces the belief in a very passionate and forgiving God.
- Redeeming Love--AmazingI am not a romantic fiction lover but this book was being passed around my friends and had all of the women raving about it. When it came to me, I accepted thinking that it would take me a week or two to read. I read it in 2 days. My poor children had to eat peanut butter sandwiches twice a day because I couldnt put the book down long enough to cook diner! Definately a great read.
