She is a finalist of a carol award, romantic times, ecpa, selah award, line award, christian retailings best book award and the daphne du maurier. Goodreads members who liked redeeming love also liked. 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. 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.
Michael hosea is a godly man sent into angels life to draw her into the saviors redeeming love. One book that i comes up a lot is francine rivers redeeming love. If you like redeeming love you might like similar books a voice in the wind, the atonement child, an echo in the darkness, her mothers hope, bridge to haven. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 464 pages and is available in paperback format. Meet the characters from the beloved story of redeeming love and pass them along to a friend. Tells the story, allegorically, of gods never exhausted love for us, and how he accepts us and loves us as we are. When hosea asked god to send him a wife, he wasnt expecting to find her in a brothel.
If anyone knows any romance novels with christianity involved in it. I have only read the book but as a listener of audio books for the 2 years i would suggest that if you choose to listen to this story do so at times when your attention ca. Her vivid wordpictures of the pursuingforgiving love of god thrilled my soul. 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. Redeeming love by francine rivers is by far one of my favorite books of all time and one i feel like every christian woman should take the time to read. Pdf redeeming love ebooks includes pdf, epub and kindle. Within the book of hosea, hosea is given a command from god to marry a woman of not so polite standards. Christian fiction books top christian authors lifeway. The spanish edition of redeeming love, titled amor redentor, was. Redeeming love continues to be one of the christian booksellers. Sometimes christian fiction hits me as fluffy, and when i wrote this book, i did a lot of research. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. At least, thats how iconic the novel seems to have become in many christian circles.
Bestselling novel redeeming love to be turned to movie. 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. Click on a title, author name or category to see similar books. Homeschooling with a meek and quiet spirit devotionals i love keep a quiet heart living waters products i use for blogging. Feel free to submit your prayer requests or sign our guest book. The story is inspired by the book of hosea from the bible.
Redeeming love francine rivers skillfully retells the biblical love story of gomer and hosea as a tale set against the romantic backdrop of the california gold rush. Redeeming love by francine rivers a must read book. The best christian books will not just renew your mind. The book is a retelling of the prophet hosea from the bible. Similar authors like dedicated site for more and similar authors. 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. Pdf redeeming love book by francine rivers free download.
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. However, after actually reading the book, i personally see the claim as lacking foundation. We cannot guarantee that redeeming love book is in the library, but if you are still not sure with the service, you can choose free. Her christian novels have also been awarded or nominated for numerous awards, including the christy award and the ecpa gold medallion. Francine rivers books list of books by author francine rivers. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. New york times bestselling author francine rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Oct 06, 2018 redeeming love was absolutely amazing and everyone needs to read it, now. Redeeming love was absolutely amazing and everyone needs to read it, now.
We cannot guarantee that redeeming love book is in the library, but if you are still not sure with the service, you can choose free trial service. Having sold over 1 million copies, this enchanting story of redemption continues to profoundly awaken readers to gods love. Read the christian fiction classic redeeming love a disarming love story based on the book of hosea. Story behind the book writing redeeming love was a form of worship for me. Francine rivers is one of americas favorite romance writers and a bestselling inspirational author. Library journal redeeming love is a literary masterpiece, reminding us that gods love is unconditional. The book is based on the old testament book hosea and like the novel, the film is set in the backdrop of the california gold rush of 1850. But dont read it like i did dont read it in one sitting until 5am when you need to be at work at 7am. Like other untouchables, gopi was condemned to a life of servitude and forbidden from having a romantic relationship with any upper caste girls. I do not seek out books and films on the basis of their family friendliness. Jul 18, 20 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. She was dressed in black, like a widow, and a big, roughlooking man. Just like the wife in the book of hosea she runs away many times. Five years after becoming a bornagain christian in 1986, francine released redeeming love as her statement of faith.
We pray that your time with us will be profitable and that the blessings of the lord will come upon you and overtake you. So i do remember that the book was cheesy as many christian fiction books can be. Rivers has turned beautiful scripture into a hauntingly beautiful christian romance. Find books like redeeming love from the worlds largest community of readers. Even dressed in dusty riding clothes, his hair damp with perspiration, he was like the princes in the stories mama.
Redeeming love click here for discussion questions. Song of songs the highly regarded spiritual writer and theologian fr. Im rissa, i love books, my family, my pets and god not in that order and i make bookish videos. Touched by redeeming love is an inspirational love story of an untouchable lower caste boy, gopi, and an upper caste girl, sita, spanning from india to america. The evangelical christian publishers association awarded redeeming love the ecpa gold book award, an award that recognizes books that have sold 500,000 copies, in 2005 and the ecpa platinum book award, which is presented to books that have sold one million copies, in 2009.
I started branching out a little bit more and read some other novels by francine rivers and a few from lynn austin. Jan 22, 20 fanmade booktrailer of the bestseller redeeming love written by francine rivers, if you havnt read it yet, this book will change your way of looking at life and god. Horrible christian fiction, kidnapping and sex trafficking edition francine. Im rissa, i love books, my family, my pets and god not in that order and i. Within the book of hosea, hosea is given a command from god to. Shortly after becoming a bornagain christian in 1986, francine wrote redeeming love as her statement of faith. Redeeming love is one of those mustread romances worth reading at least once there are two versions of redeeming love. If you like this author, you might like straight off the. If you like this author, you might like straight off. The 1997 version is basically the same as the original, but was edited to remove any descriptions of the love scenes and any coarse language to make it suitable for the christian. If you liked redeeming love by francine rivers, here are some books like this. Francine recently recorded an interview with recorded booksaudible to talk about what redeeming love has meant to her. The best christian books will change the way you think about god, about scripture, about yourself, about your marriage, about life on this earth, or about other similar topics, and will inspire you to not just think differently, but to live and act differently. A lady in defiance is gritty, but only because thats reality.
I picked the book up once again, less enthusiastic about the plot to come. Mama said to stand straight and still and act like a lady. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The 1997 version is basically the same as the original, but was edited to remove any descriptions of the love scenes and any coarse language to make it suitable for the christian market. This was one of francines first christian books i knew her personally when i. The story of redeeming love emotionally engages the reader from the first chapter. The setting is the mid eighteen hundreds in california. Why every christian woman should read redeeming love. Searching for solutions to help the homeless part 3 my daughter. Her mothers hope, martas legacy series by francine riverschristian fiction i love books. Newsblogs i follow breitbart activist mommy products i highly recommend pureflix vidangel homeschool curriculum i use for math. A retelling of the biblical love story of gomer and hosea, set against the romantic backdrop of the california gold rush. So this book really didnt push any of my envelopes. On good and bad days i find a love letter from the most important in my life.
The heroine, angel, is a young woman who was sold into prostitution as a child. I will admit, i read redeeming love five or so years ago and dont remember thinking anything bad about it. Redeeming love book by francine rivers thriftbooks. Redeeming love by francine rivers is my fav book of all time. Redeeming love know any similar books showing 125 of 25. Divine by karen kingsbury is similar to redeeming love. Free download or read online redeeming love pdf epub book. The nook book ebook of the cradle of redeeming love. They are a wonderful series of christian book with depth of character, soul stirring. 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. Redeeming love by the reigning queen of christian romance, francine river, is a retelling of the story of hosea and his wife gomer.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Redeeming love, by francine rivers is a historical romance novel set in the 1850s gold rush in california. This beloved book retells the biblical love story of gomer and hosea against the exciting backdrop of the california gold rush. Her many heartfelt novels have won awards and the adoration of fans accross the country. Its central theme is the redeeming love of god towards sinners.
The classic story that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The 5 books that have impacted my life the most caravan sonnet. Redeeming love, has remained on multiple fiction bestseller lists for over 15 years, sold over 3 million copies, and has been published in more than 30 languages. A mix of current bestsellers, brandnew releases, and one classic mustread, the following list offers you romance, suspense, history, current events, and more stories of faith to carry with you on your own journey. Buy redeeming love by francine rivers in paperback format at koorong 1576738167. Francine riverss redeeming love christian romances. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Writers like rivers are why people buy christian fiction. He was tall and dark, and sarah had never seen anyone so beautiful. If i may be so bold, but my book is compared to redeeming love frequently. The main characters of this religion, novels story are.
Redeeming love 2005 read online free book by francine. Aug 10, 2011 books like redeeming love by francine rivers. In order to read online or download redeeming love ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format, you need to create a free account. So several weeks ago when i took the romance challenge and pledged to read one christian romance novel, redeeming love was, as i expected, one of the most oftrecommended selections. Reviewing francine rivers redeeming love was, for me, a lot like treading on holy ground. Praise for redeeming love francine rivers is one of the most riveting novelists ive ever read. 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.
It is not only a story of redeeming love, but unconditional love too. However, even if you are not religious dont let this put you off. I had wanted to be my own god and have control of my life the way eve did in the garden of. Fanmade booktrailer of the bestseller redeeming love written by francine rivers, if you havnt read it yet, this book will change your way of looking at life and god. Library journal redeeming love is a literary masterpiece, reminding us that. The first edition of the novel was published in 1991, and was written by francine rivers. The best christian books i have ever read redeeming god. The story is based on the book of hosea in the holy bible. Francine recently recorded an interview with recorded books audible to talk about what redeeming love has meant to her. Apr 17, 2011 you see, many christians cite redeeming love as an example that christian fiction can be edgy. Love stories christian fiction iraq war, 2003 2011 iraq war. Her numerous bestsellers include redeeming love, a voice in the wind, and bridge to haven, and her work has been translated into more than thirty different languages. Publishers weekly a splendid piece of work exploring both physical love and a love of godthere is not one false note in this wonderful novel. A time to embrace karen kingsbury traffic accidents men with disabilities.
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