Book one in the bestselling series that has captivated millions of readers around the world!A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY bestseller“Her Mother’s Hope has all the meaty elements of a blockbuster.” Denver PostThe first in a two-book saga by the beloved author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece, Her Mother’s Hope is a rich, moving epic about faith and dreams, heartache and … Her Mother’s Hope is a rich, moving epic about faith and dreams, heartache and disappointment, and the legacy of love passed down through four generations in one family.
Near the turn of the twentieth century, fiery Marta Schneider leaves Switzerland for a better life, determined to fulfill her mother’s hope. Her formative journey takes her through Europe and eventually to Canada, where she meets handsome Niclas Waltert. But nothing has prepared her for the sacrifices she must make for marriage and motherhood as she travels to the Canadian wilderness and then to the dusty Central Valley of California to raise her family. Marta’s hope is to give her children a better life, but experience has taught her that only the strong survive. Her tough love is often misunderstood, especially by her oldest daughter, Hildemara Rose, who craves her mother’s acceptance. Amid the drama of World War II, Hildie falls in love and begins a family of her own. But unexpected and tragic events force mother and daughter to face their own shortcomings and the ever-widening chasm that threatens to separate them forever.
“Emotionally rich. . . . As her compelling characters seek to do what they feel their faith demands, Rivers sets their resonant struggles against dusty streets, windswept Canadian plains, and California vineyards in vivid scenes readers will not soon forget.” Booklist, starred review
“Writers like Rivers are why people buy Christian fiction: it’s dramatic, engaging . . . [and] this well-told tale will have readers eagerly awaiting the story’s resolution.” Publishers Weekly
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This one of the best books I’ve ever read.
Francine Rivers is an amazing author, and this book doesn’t disappoint. Her characters are real and fully-developed. You grow to feel like they are your own family and care for them deeply. This saga that spans generations is a tale of God’s faithfulness even as the characters must deal with the consequences of their decisions. Highly …
Heart warming story, can’t wait to read the second book
Francine Rivers does it again! Exceptional characters, story and author!
I like books that have history, mixed in with a good story. MS Rivers is also one of me very favorite authors. Her books never seem to be the same story with a slight variance, like names or location. This was one of my favorites, with an ending that I really did not expect
My very favorite author. I recommend all her books.
Francine Rivers has been one of my favorite authors since I read one of her books years ago! They are books you can read again & again, getting something new from each reading! Wonderful books! Wonderful author!
I like anything from Francine Rivers!!
A Christian book
Loved this series!
Captured my heart immediately. Helped me to understand a depth of a mothers heart that I had never experienced. It mirrors real life so deeply it will stir your spirit. I’ve read it more than once and will read it again.
Francine Rivers is a wonderful writer. She adds details that bring the character and situations alive to the reader.