From 1976 to 1985, Francine Rivers had a successful writing
career in the general market, and her books were awarded or
nominated for numerous awards and prizes. 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. Shortly after becoming a born-again
Christian in 1986, Francine wrote Redeeming Love as her
statement of faith. 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.
Redeeming Love continues to be one of the Christian
Booksellers Association's top-selling titles, and it has held a
spot on the Christian bestsellers list for nearly a decade.
Since Redeeming Love, Francine has published numerous novels
with Christian themes--all bestsellers--and she has continued to
win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her
Christian novels have also been awarded or nominated for numerous
awards, including the Christy Award and the ECPA Gold Medallion.
Francine's novels have been translated into over twenty different
languages, and she enjoys bestseller status in many foreign
countries including Germany, The Netherlands, and South Africa.
Francine and her husband, Rick, live in Northern California and
enjoy the time spent with their three grown children and every
opportunity to spoil their four grandchildren. She uses her writing
to draw closer to the Lord, and that through her work she might
worship and praise Jesus for all He has done and is doing in her
life.
Rivers has rewritten a secular historical romance of the same name (Bantam, 1991) for the Christian market, and it is a splendid piece of work exploring both physical love and a love of God. Angel, a young, hardened prostitute sold into "the life" as a child, has no interest in God or religion. Then she meets Michael Hosea, a devout Christian who tells her it is his mission to save her. After being badly beaten, Angel decides to take Michael up on his offer of marriage. Eventually, she learns not only to love Michael but to love God as well. There is not one false note in this wonderful novel. The publisher's foreword rates the book "PG" for its adult themes and subplots of rape and incest. However, these are handled with great sensitivity and are very much a part of the story's development. Very highly recommended for most libraries.
CBA bestseller
Washington Post bestseller
"The truth that ran through that story [Redeeming Love]
absolutely took me to my knees. And I was a changed person when I
finished reading that book. "
- Amy Grant, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter
"A splendid piece of work exploring both physical love and a love
of God...There is not one false note in this wonderful novel."
- Library Journal
"Simply put, Redeeming Love is the most powerful work of
fiction you will ever read."
- Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Thorn in My Heart
"The timeless biblical themes...are beautifully portrayed and
brought to life through her unforgettable characters."
- Stephen Arterburn, best-selling author of The Everyman Series
"My heart and soul were profoundly shaken as I realized anew the
lessons portrayed through the stories of Hosea and Gomer, Michael
and Angel. This may be the single most moving book you will read
this year - or in your lifetime."
- Angela Hunt, author of Magdalene
"Redeeming Love is an excellent allegory of God's devotion
and power of His persistent love."-The Daily Sentinel
"A masterful, unique writing achievement.This is a
thought-provoking novel that you will not easily
forget."-Romantic Times Bookclub
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