Angel, sold into prostitution as a child, survives by keeping her hatred for men alive. Then she meets Michael Hosea who loves her unconditionally. Day by day, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation until, despite her resistance, her heart begins to thaw. But with her unexpected softening come overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. So Angel runs…
10.1.1998
**DISCLAIMER** I am no longer married. I no longer attend church. BUT, my belief in God has not changed, just morphed into something else [I have chosen to STOP believing all that was shoved at me my whole life and start believing what I see at the truth God is telling me. It is very freeing]. I would still recommend this book because it …
One of my favorite books by one of my favorite authors. Francine is masterful at characters and bringing Biblical truth to everyday life.
If you have ever wondered how much God loves you…no matter your past, no matter how much you have hurt others, no matter what you have though, said, or done…this is the story that displays that love. It is a sad, infuriating, heartbreaking, but ultimately beautiful story of forgiveness and redemption.
Excellent book!!
This is my favorite book of all time and highly recommend it. My daughter even read it and she doesn’t enjoy reading 🙂
If people ever ask me for a recommendation for Christian historical fiction, I hand them this book. Its beautifully written, deeply felt, and inspiring. There is no story in the Bible that demonstrates Christ’s love for our traitorous hearts better than Hosea. If it doesn’t move you (or make you bawl like a baby), then you are one tough cookie! …
I’ve read this book 3 times. It is one of my all time favorite books. It is a beautiful story of redemption, love and the compelling surety that God never gives up on us, no matter the circumstances in our lives. It’s crushing, it’s painful, and it’s uplifting. It’s the kind of book that you can’t read just once, it always draws you back.
I first read this book 12 years ago and it is still in the Top 3 of my favorite reads. I was a junior in college, and it was life changing for me; or rather paradigm shifting. It was slightly predictable, as it is based on a story in The Bible. But the story telling is remarkable, the characters exceptionally memorable, and a story that dives to …
The best book I have read! Love it, have given it as a gift to many people. A must read!
I recommend this book. It is a very painful story. Thank God for salvation.
Francine Rivers is a great author and this book was a real attention grabber. It’s type and shadow of what God’s love is like.
This is such a wonderful book!
If you want to experience God’s unfailing love in a fictional retelling of Hosea and Gomer, this incredible book is for you!
Loved every page, couldn’t wait to read each chapter, highly recommended
This is a must read. Such a great picture of God’s compassionate love toward us. Based on Hosea in the Old Testament. No words can describe. Just read it.
What a great retelling of the story of Hosea. I’ve read this book 3 times so far.
Love all her books.
This is one of my favorite books! It is a beautiful story.
This is one of the best books I have ever read! Highly recommended!
Powerful story!