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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 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
A beautiful, touching story of love and grace This book was one of those books that you simply couldn't put down. Although we sometimes don't understand why things happen in our lives, it's always reassuring to know that it's God's plan. The story is about a young girl named Sarah (Angel) who was sold into prostitution at the age of 8. At the age of 23, a young man by the name of Michael Hosea (this story is based on the book of Hosea) is lead by God to marry her. What comes after that is a numerous amount of pain and frustration. Sarah can't forgive herself but can Michael help her or will she ever find a true relationship with Christ that she needs?
A Powerful Witness When Redeeming Love was first released, as an admirer of Francine's story telling skills I rushed out to buy a copy. After reading it I returned to clear out the shelves of three different book stores, buying 4-5 copies at a shot. When it was released in hardback through a book club, I bought another 5 copies. Why so many books? Because it is the BEST witness of the Father's love that I can give to someone who will not listen to "God talk" or read traditional Christian fiction. What is a well written romance on the surface, is so much more at its core.
This story gets inside of the readers heart and mind, it creates a hunger to be loved unconditionally. To be loved in a manner the world via Hollywood tells us is possible, but life experince tells us is not.
This is God's love at work in Michael's life and Angel's, and for those readers who allow it, in our lives as well. We all sin and fall short of the mark, Angel did so in a very public manner. We all need to be redeemed, to know that we are loved beyond measure. Francine's retelling of the book of Hosea allows a glimpse of the depth and breadth of the Father's love for each of us.
Redeeming Love is incredible--what every girl longs for! I just finished Redeeming love for the third time. I seem to pick it up when as the first page says...I hurt or hunger. What an incredible parallel to God's redeeming love for us...always pursuing us with an everlasting and all consuming passion. All I can say is I am waiting for someone like Michael Hosea..someone who intently listens and obeys Gods voice, who encourages me, who forgives me and who understands that my past scars and heartbreaks are not too great to keep us apart!
