Here is a book review of “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers. This is absolutely my favorite book of all time! I have read this book two different times. Each time I devoured it and finished it within a couple days. Even the second time around I could not put it down, and I’m sure I will be reading it again in the future.
Not only is Francine Rivers’ writing amazing, descriptive, and intellectual; she has a way of transporting the reader into the story and building relationships with the characters.
Summary
Set in California’s gold country in 1850 when the gold rush was just beginning, the times and men were rough and women were a commodity since there were so few. After being sold into prostitution as a child and having no other way to survive, Angel was forced to continue being used.
Although she had hopes of a new future, her experiences taught her not to rely on God or anyone else to help her as they never had before. Her hatred was the main thing keeping her alive.
It starts off right at the beginning drawing the reader in by shedding some light onto the horrors and trauma Angel faced which ultimately led to understanding her as a character.
When she met Michael Hosea, a God fearing and obedient man, she had no idea he would be part of changing her life. Michael, set out to fulfill God’s calling to him. He would marry Angel and love her unconditionally, no matter how difficult she made it.
Going through the story is a roller coaster of emotions every time Angel tries to outrun her past. Her husband and God refuse to give up on her, no matter how hard she fought back.
Christian Connection
“It is a powerful retelling of the book of Hosea, and is a life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love.” A true test of the human spirit as the reader sees how Angel changes with the love of God and her husband.
Recommendation
5 stars! I recommend this book to everyone! It is an amazing story and you will not be disappointed after reading it. However, you may need a box of tissues to get through it, but it will be worth it!
Another Book by Francine Rivers
“The Scarlet Thread” is another amazing book by this author and definitely worth a read. To see a book review on it, click here.
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