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Redeeming Love

By: Francine Rivers
Narrated by: Kate Forbes
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Francine Rivers is one of America's favorite romance writers and a best-selling inspirational author. Her many heartfelt novels have won awards and the adoration of fans accross the country. In Redeeming Love, she retells the Biblical story of Hosea, setting it in the 1850s, amidst California's gold country.
©1997 Francine Rivers (P)2001 Recorded Books, LLC

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Excellent!

Wonderful story of love and faith. Definitely 5 stars which I rarely honor a book with!

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Wonderful book!

Loved this book! It has it all, drama, romance, mystery, and a wonderful message. I really enjoyed it. I am ready to listen to another Francine Rivers book.

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breath-takingly moving

Could not put it down. This book has changed my life. What a incredible inspiration and image of God and redemption.

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Fantastic! Couldn't stop listening!

What did you love best about Redeeming Love?

I love the story. It was well told and well read. I loved the complex characters and the deep commitment Michael has to God. He held strong to his faith and reminded me of the value of honesty, forgiveness and patience.

What about Kate Forbes’s performance did you like?

Love her performance. Her voice was great. Her inflections and tones perfect.

If you could take any character from Redeeming Love out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would take Michael out to dinner to understand how his faith grew to be so rock solid. I would ask him how to hear God the way he was able to.

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Love letter - straight to the heart

To understand God's love for us... His faithfulness. This book is a gift. I ready it when I needed it several years ago & I've just listened to it and it's touchy heart deeply again. I love this book.

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A LOVE STORY LIKE NO OTHER!! LOVE this story!

Would you consider the audio edition of Redeeming Love to be better than the print version?

I truly enjoyed to audio version due to the dramatization of the book. I don't feel like I do a good job of dramatizing in my head when I read something for the first time. This book was one that I love so much that I wanted to hear it again.

What did you like best about this story?

This story is truly one of my all time favorite books. I have recommended this book several times to friend and family. This is the first Francine River's book I have ever read and the first one I fell in love with!
The author retells the Biblical story of the Prophet Hosea in the Bible and honestly makes it personal. The main character is Sara (Angel) who is developed so beautifully through the author's words. She becomes so real to me and I find myself incredibly attached to her. Rivers is a purposeful in her story and writing. When this book was ending I found myself really savoring it. She leaves me thirsty for the Living Word and in love with my Savior.

Which scene was your favorite?

The end but I will not give it away.

If you could rename Redeeming Love, what would you call it?

Redeeming Love is Appropriate and I would not a change a word from this book. It is beautifully written

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Outstanding

This book is so wonderful. I can't begin to explain how much I have enjoyed this book. I read it a few years ago and loved it then. Now listening to it is amazing. Francine Rivers is one of the greatest writers. I am crazy about her books.

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Lived up to the hype

If you could sum up Redeeming Love in three words, what would they be?

Tormented soul redeemed

What was one of the most memorable moments of Redeeming Love?

When Angel leaves Michael the second time I felt her torment and was pleading inside for her to change her mind and stay with him.

Who was the most memorable character of Redeeming Love and why?

Angel was the most memorable character. She is a product of her childhood but in the end is not completely defined by the terrible events of her past.

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This book gets better every time

This was my third time to read this book. Each time I gain new insight and wisdom. Such an amazing story of how God pursues us and wants a relationship.

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Read this book years ago and now listened to it.

I have read hundreds of romance novels and this story is stIll my favorite. Horrible things were done to an innocent and God worked magic to bring her out of the pit the world had put her in. The author explains without graphic detail, and tells with grace how God's grace can heal.

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