This retelling of the biblical story of gomer and hosea, set during the time of the california gold rush, is now considered by many to be a classic work of christian fiction. I grew up in a christian home in pleasanton, a small town east of san francisco. Dec 17, 2012 communicating deep truths of the scriptures stirring the heart. He draws upon the rich traditions of the church, as well as the writings of the great christian mystics, to create.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves a good christian romance novel, who loves to feel the love of christ that he has for us, and who. Francine recently recorded an interview with recorded booksaudible to talk about what redeeming love has meant to her. Francine thought of spending her time in reading the bible instead and began to develop several plots. From 1976 to 1985, francine rivers had a successful writing career in the general market, and her books were awarded or nominated for numerous awards and prizes. Fanmade booktrailer of the bestseller redeeming love written by francine rivers, if you havnt read it yet, this book will change your way of. Below is a list of francine rivers books in order of when they were first published. The heroine, angel, is a young woman who was sold into prostitution as a child. This is a book that i will probably find myself reading over and over again until it simply falls apart at the seams. Free download redeeming love by francine rivers ebook.
Her numerous bestsellers include redeeming love, a voice in the wind, and the masterpiece, and her books have. Francine rivers books list of books by author francine. Shortly after becoming a bornagain christian in 1986, francine wrote redeeming love as her statement of faith. When hosea asked god to send him a wife, he wasnt expecting to find her in a brothel.
Free download redeeming love by francine rivers ebook the. I will admit, i read redeeming love five or so years ago and dont remember thinking anything bad about it. A powerful retelling of the story of gomer and hosea, redeeming love is a lifechanging story of gods unconditional, redemptive, allconsuming love. The official instagram for francine rivers bestselling novel. Learn more about her books, events, bio, contact, and read her blog. I knew from the time i was a child that i would be a writer. Prior to becoming a bornagain christian in 1986, rivers wrote historical romance novels. The main characters of this religion, novels story are. Francine riverss redeeming love christian romances. In redeeming love, she retells the biblical story of hosea, setting it in the 1850s amidst californias gold country. Although raised in a religious home, francine did not truly encounter christ until later in life, when she was already a wife, mother of three, and an established romance novelist.
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. Originally a mainstream romance novelist, francine rivers became a bornagain christian only after she wrote her bestselling book, redeeming love, a novel now considered a classic of christian fiction. Redeeming love is loosely based on the book of hosea in the old testament, but it doesnt take place in bible times. As a volunteer with my churchs youth group, i get a lot of questions from both parents and students asking if i would recommend a good book or a movie. The story is inspired by the book of hosea from the bible. Redeeming love click here for discussion questions. Another francine rivers novel i love is the scarlet thread. Apr 21, 2016 a trailer of francine rivers novel redeeming love song. Aug 04, 2009 since redeeming love, francine has published numerous novels with christian themesall bestsellersand she has continued to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. He draws upon the rich traditions of the church, as well as the writings of the great christian mystics, to create a work that is both new and old, revolutionary and orthodox. New york times bestselling author francine rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe.
In redeeming love, she retells the biblical story of hosea, setting it in the 1850s, amidst californias gold country. She has published many other christian fiction books since. This retelling of the biblical story of gomer and hosea set during the time of the california gold rush is now considered by many to be a classic work of christian fiction. Harry potter is leaving privet drive for the last time. Redeeming love opens with the gold rush of 1850 and its. Rivers has turned beautiful scripture into a hauntingly beautiful christian romance. Redeeming love by francine rivers has undeniably earned a coveted spot on my top bookshelf of classically flawless stories. Redeeming love opens with the gold rush of 1850 and its roughand. As her statement of faith, she wrote redeeming love, a retelling of the biblical story of gomer and hosea set during the time of the. Redeeming love by francine rivers audiobook download. But when god tells michael hosea to marry her, she learns to loveuntil fear overwhelms her and she returns to her former life. Goodreads members who liked redeeming love also liked. Redeeming love, by francine rivers is a historical romance novel set in the 1850s gold rush in california.
For the next few years francine rivers maintained her focus on writing christian novels and when the first novel of the new genre was published in the year 1991 titled redeeming love, she considered it to be a statement of her faith. Redeeming love, francine has published more than 20 novels with christian. Her christian novels have also been awarded or nominated for numerous awards, including the christy award and the ecpa gold medallion. One book that i comes up a lot is francine rivers redeeming love. Redeeming love, one of the bestselling christian fiction books of all time over 1 million sold and the career of one of the most gifted authors in the christian arena, began with a simple invitation from an eight year old boy to francine rivers. Her many heartfelt novels have won awards and the adoration of fans across the country. Its central theme is the redeeming love of god towards sinners. Redeeming love continues to be one of the christian booksellers associations topselling titles, and it has held a spot on the christian bestsellers list for nearly a decade. Francine rivers is one of americas favorite romance writers and a bestselling inspirational author. Redeeming love opens with the gold rush of 1850 and its roughandtumble atmosphere of greed and desire. Cindy crosby about this title may belong to another edition of this title. Following up on his acclaimed redeemer in the womb, john saward returns to the mystery of christs incarnation. Redeeming love written in 1991, bridges the writing of her original romances and her later christian fiction, illustrating well the old and new francine rivers in the one book.
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