Her Daughter’s Dream

By: Francine Rivers

Narrated by: Stina Nielsen

In the dramatic conclusion to the New York Times best seller Her Mother’s Hope, Francine Rivers delivers a rich and deeply moving story about the silent sorrows that can tear a family apart and the grace and forgiveness that can heal even the deepest wounds.

Growing up isn’t easy for little Carolyn Arundel. With her mother, Hildemara, quarantined to her room with tuberculosis, Carolyn forms a special bond with her oma Marta, who moves in to care for the household. But as tensions between Hildie and Marta escalate, Carolyn believes she is to blame. When Hildie returns to work and Marta leaves, Carolyn and her brother grow up as latchkey kids in a world gripped by the fear of the Cold War.

College offers Carolyn the chance to find herself, but a family tragedy shatters her newfound independence. Rather than return home, she cuts all ties and disappears into the heady counterculture of San Francisco. When she reemerges two years later, more lost than ever, she reluctantly turns to her family to help rebuild a life for her and her own daughter, May Flower Dawn.

Just like Carolyn, May Flower Dawn develops a closer bond with her grandmother, Hildie, than with her mother, causing yet another rift between generations. But as Dawn struggles to avoid the mistakes of those who went before her, she vows that somehow she will be a bridge between the women in her family rather than the wall that separates them forever.

Spanning from the 1950s to present day, Her Daughter’s Dream is the emotional final chapter of an unforgettable family saga about the sacrifices every mother makes for her daughter—and the very nature of unconditional love.

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

Wonderful, Christian based story of four generations of women's love, faith and mistaken and unspoken feelings

Excellent life stories of Godly love and redemption.

This is the second of two novels, that speaks of love and the need for all of us to love one another.

I Corinthians 13

I was not impressed by the first book. Boy was I wrong. The ending of this series made me realize that whether boring or exciting, a story has to start somewhere. In other words, it's not how you start but how you finish.

Francine Rivers has done it again. Although not one of my favorite of her books, it still holds its own. This book made me think about the relationships I have and how things that I do (or don't do) can be interpreted differently. Also on how I interpret others actions or words. It made me think about how many people, from children to adults are hurting because of misunderstandings. Parents who try their best to raise their kids, yet still end up hurting them. The bottomline to everything is love, not how we think love is or should be, but how Jesus loves.

Faith, Hope, Love of these three the greatest is LOVE.
I Corinthians 13

Absolutely captivating!

What a beautiful story of love, tragedy, generational dysfunction, and healing. I laughed, raged, became frustrated and cried along with the characters. My only complaint is that it ended so very abruptly, leaving Hildamara's reaction to the letters exchanged between her Mother Marta & Rose up to the reader to imagine. I'm sure it was just as healing as the time Faith was born. I highly recommend this series. Such a wonderful story of faith and perseverance.

More like 3.8 stars, but I rounded up.

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

I would be less likely to recommend this book than many of the other books I have read by Francine Rivers (who is absolutely one of my favorite authors)

What other book might you compare Her Daughter’s Dream to and why?

Well obviously 'Her Mother's Hope', which I liked very much. This book is a continuation of that book.

Any additional comments?

Her Mother's Hope was written with a paint brush...no a paint roller, covering many lives and situations with very broad strokes - it worked well and I was looking forward to continuing the story with Her Daughter's Dream. Much of the second book was written in the same way; however, when the book began to focus on May Flower Dawn, Ms Rivers got out her artist brushes. The details became a little overwhelming, down to the bologna, lettuce, onion, and whole wheat bread sandwich she made for her husband. I did appreciate the strong message of faith that this book portrayed. However, being an open book myself, I had such a hard time relating to the mother and daughter who would not open up to each other. One of my pet peeves is when people guess how others are feeling and act according to those feelings instead of talking things out - and this book....well lets just say it frustrated me haha.

fantastic

I feel the ending was rushed, too much info packed in last chapter. but overall wonderful