Her Mother’s Hope

By: Francine Rivers

Narrated by: Stina Nielsen

Length: 14 hrs and 51 mins

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

Critic reviews

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

Riveting

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! This book realistically depicts the complex relationships between mothers and daughters. I really like how we can see both Hildie and Marta's thoughts of their relationship, and how they simply could not communicate their feelings well. It brought me to ask questions of my relationship with my own mother.

Which scene was your favorite?

I enjoyed most parts of this book, even the hard parts, because they were well-done. Marta's journeys through Switzerland, England, Canada and America, including their hardships were well-drawn. Her letters to her friend Rosie added a nice touch to the story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. I almost did! It made a 6-hour plane trip fly by!

Any additional comments?

I read this book and Her Daughter's Dream back to back. Her Mother's Hope is not complete without Her Daughter's Dream, but this book - the first - is the better of the two. Stina Nielsen is an incredible narrator for Marta, Hildie, and the other characters, injecting emotion skilfully.

While Francine Rivers is a Christian writer, this book is not heavy-handed with religious references (though there are passive references to pastors and churches); Her Daughter's Dream is MUCH more heavy-handed in this regard.

Very Engaging

Any additional comments?

I love Francine Rivers as a writer (The Mark of the Lion is to date the best series I have ever read!) I had planned to listen to a different book; however, I somehow started Her Mother's Hope instead. I was hooked after the first paragraph! Stina Nielsen does an excellent job of narrating. I could always tell which character was speaking. I purchased this book during one of the Audible sales and I definitely got my money's worth and more. However, I was quite upset at the abruptness of the ending until I learned that there was a sequel. Very happy now that I have downloaded it and will start listening to ....the rest of the story... this evening.

What a wonderful story!!

This book is so true to every day life, disappointments, tragedy, selflessness and fear of saying the things that need to be said.
There is love and family and I can’t wait to listen to the conclusion!! Awesome job Francine Rivers and Stina Neisen!!

Her Mother’s Hope

Francine Rivers’ books are always so entertaining, inspiring, and spiritually educating works of art! God has truly blessed her with the gift of writing and witnessing for Him!

Great insightful read

I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed this read. Lots of Christian blessings and insights.

I love Francine Rivers books a ton.

I have never picked up a Francine Rivers book that I hated. I love how she writes of God's love for broken people and how the stories are very life like and relatable, not everything falls into place like we want it to and she shows how the characters react to the disappointments. There is also joy in her books as well, it is a good balance of life. She captures the raw human emotions well. The narrator also captures the emotions in her voice as she reads. I was drawn into this story so much that I had to know what happened next right away. Thankfully it was audible so I was able to get some work done.

River's writes another winner!

Love love love! It's so amazing how God uses our struggles for good when we surrender not Him.

another great story

i am a Francine Rivers fan, and this book didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed the story and narration. well done again...now on to part 2.

Beautiful story

this book is wonderful. I loved every bit of it. I loved the characters, the storyline, just everything. I'm looking for the 2nd book after I finish writing this.

Very good!

This book was a lesson to me on how easy it can be to misunderstand our loved ones. It taught me that communication and forgiveness are so important in relationships, and to never give up on those you live!