I don’t like to read books multiple times. And it goes deeper than just the great story. This is one of her best.Redeeming Love is one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read. 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. As Angel learns to love him, she begins to hope again but is soon overwhelmed by fear and returns to her old life. When the virtuous and spiritual-minded Michael Hosea is told by God to marry this "soiled dove," he obeys, despite his misgivings. 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. Redeeming Love opens with the Gold Rush of 1850 and its rough-and-tumble atmosphere of greed and desire. 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. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Back to the darkness, away from her husband’s pursuing love, terrified of the truth she no longer can deny: Her final healing must come from the One who loves her even more than Michael does.the One who will never let her go.Ī powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love. Slowly, day by day, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation, until despite her resistance, her frozen heart begins to thaw.īut with her unexpected softening comes overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear.
Michael obeys God’s call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Then she meets Michael Hosea, a man who seeks his Father’s heart in everything. And what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside. Sold into prostitution as a child, she survives by keeping her hatred alive.
A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep. Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. A story of love that won't let go-no matter what!Ĭalifornia’s gold country, 1850.
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