Redeeming Love- 20th Anniversary Edition
is a Christian fiction novel written by esteemed author Francine Rivers. This edition includes a group study at the
end to delve deeper into the Biblical applications shared in the story.
The story begins with a young girl, a mere child, who is yearning
for love and acceptance. Seeing the
world’s perspective of love in shocking realization and through the shocking
circumstances, the young girl grows into a young woman who is hardened and
bitter. Understandably scarred, Angel
has grown into a beautiful woman and has become a sought out prostitute. When a Godly man discovers she is part of God’s
will for his future, and sets about to not just marry her, but to teach her the
truth of love, of God’s love, both of them find themselves caught in a
whirlwind of emotions and struggles neither expected.
Paralleling the Biblical account of Gomer and Hosea, the
story of Angel in Redeeming Love catches the reader from page one. Just as Gomer continually left Hosea for the
life she was more comfortable in, and just as Hosea continually and steadfastly
loved her, this incredible story of love despite past sins, recurring sins, and
other struggles clearly reflects the love God has for his children. This book is a beautiful account of God’s
redeeming grace, mercy, and love.
As an avid reader, I am often wary of Christian fiction
because it is often hokey and unrealistic.
However, Redeeming Love was brutally realistic and honest to its
storyline and character development.
While in real life I cannot relate to Angel’s experiences, I can
certainly relate to the struggles of her heart as she learns to love, to trust,
and to view God as loving instead of damning.
Moved to tears from the very beginning, and moved to tears again as
Angel grows through the book, I find that Redeeming Love will be a
favorite among my books and worthy of reading repeatedly. I recommend this novel for men and women alike.
Disclosure of Material: I received this book free
from the publisher from Multnomah book review program. I was not required to write a positive review.
The opinions I have expressed in this
review are my own. I am disclosing this
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