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Her Mother’s Hope

By: Francine Rivers
Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
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Publisher's summary

Internationally best-selling author Francine Rivers—winner of a Christy Award and the ECPA Gold Medallion—crafts a riveting tale of mother/daughter bonds stretching across decades. Strong-willed Marta leaves Switzerland early in the 20th century and settles in California. Though Marta loves her eldest daughter Hildie, they often clash as they attempt to find their places in the world.

©2010 Francine Rivers (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC

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"This well-told tale will have readers eagerly awaiting the story’s resolution.” ( Publishers Weekly)

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Love it!

I enjoyed the overall flow of the story and voices used by the reader. It was a beautiful story that touched your heart and emotions.

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Francine Rivers does it again.

If you could sum up Her Mother’s Hope in three words, what would they be?

Love, sorrow, endearment

What was one of the most memorable moments of Her Mother’s Hope?

When Hildy was born.

Which scene was your favorite?

It would have to be when Marta took the Hilda past the house that burned down and told her to not remember the bad but remember only the good memories that came from that home and the people that had previously lived there.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cried many times as I felt I was really there while reading it.

Any additional comments?

Francine Rivers has kept true to her writing and has given us another exceptional story. You can not go wrong with any of her books.

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Good Listen

I enjoyed this book but i agree with one of the other reviewers who said the mother is really mean. You spend a lot of time just hoping the mother will warm....

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5 stars all the way!

What did you love best about Her Mother’s Hope?

There wasn't anything I loved "best," the entire book was increadible, we couldn't put it down!
My husband and I both listened to it together, and it stayed with us for days after we'd finished. It was a source of many conversations. After a few days, we went back and re-listened to different parts and caught things that we'd missed on the 1st go around.
This is a book that we'll definately revisit!!

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Relatable

i could relate to much of this. have me more insight as a daughter raised hard and a mother who was motivated by fear but with the love of Christ the ultimate power.

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Loved It!!!

a great story so far! can't wait to dive into 2nd book! I can relate to Marta and especially love the end! I'm not one to show emotion but cried and prayed on some relationships I need to work on!

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Loved this book!

Great story & terrific narration. I didn't want the book to end. Hope there will be a sequel!

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Forgiveness

I've read all her books and as always the bottom line in her books is a spiritual truth. I feel
the story showed how forgiveness to the ones we love the most can change the path of ones life and
last for generations. Book was great but I would have liked a better ending. I wanted to know how
Marta's life ended and if Hilda survived. But I can happily imagine a good ending for all. Ms Rivers please continue to write your historical
fiction christian books.

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Francine Rivers is wonderful

this book was great! love it! narrator awesome as well!! you have got to read it. and as always it have such a great lesson in it.

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Love all of her writings

Beautiful story. Her books always make me cry and this was no different. I can't wait to read the next one

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