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…
A great example of the redeeming love one has from God. Would read again!
This book is life changing. It retells an old, old story of redeeming love, an allegory of the Father’s love for us.
Every book I’ve read that Francine Rivers has written has been wonderful. She’s a wonderful writer.
Through LOVE, you can change the perspective of your life. No one can change you, but surely they can show you.
I love this book. An all-time favorite. Based on the book of Hosea from the Bible; an incredible adaptation.
LOVED this book. Not what I have normally picked up, but we will be discussing it for book club.
Christian believer Michael Hosea has prayed for a wife and someone to share his life with. He believe God leads him the beautiful “soiled dove” Angel. Set during the California gold rush the book includes descriptions of the hardships early settlers faced.
Angel has been forced into prostitution after even her own father did t want her to be born, and her mother died when Angel was 8. She was delivered to a hardened character Duke whose actions haunt Angel for years. Michael rescues Angel after a vicious beating and nurses her back to health.
Again and again his love and faith is tested, as Angel (Sarah) seems herself not worth if Michael and leaves him. Her last trip to San Francisco finds Angel face to face with the bitter, vicious Duke.
Michael continues to pray to God for Angel’s safety and acceptance of God. Will Sarah ever find her way to accept Michael’s love, their neighbors’ friendship, and build a relationship with God
I’ve read thousands of books and this is my all time favorite. I have read this book several times. I prefer the original secular print of this book but the Christian format is excellent too. I have recommended this book to many friends that and also love it. 5 stars isn’t enough. I give it 100 stars.
Excellent!
This is a must read! Christian or not, read this book! Then read everything Francine Rivers has written.
Loved.
A fabulous book. One man’s journey of true discipleship and never giving up. A woman’s journey from a life of servitude into brothels to becoming and knowing her worth – it’s quite a journey and quite a story, I could not put it down! One of my favorites.
Amazing book, I could not put it down.
When I was a new writer, filled with doubt and insecurities over my abilities and call, Redeeming Love reminded me how God can speak to the heart of a reader through Christian fiction. One word still echoes in my mind all these years after reading the book, a word God used to captivate my heart: Beloved.
Thanks, Ms. Rivers, for allowing the Spirit to direct your hands in such an anointed and powerful work.
One of the best Inspirational novels I have ever read.
Wonderful story. No one can write like Francine Rivers!
great author! great book! highly recommend
I love this story! It is well written & parallels God’s redeeming love so nicely!
This was a reread for me. Probably my 4th time? A beautiful way to share the Book of Hosea from the scriptures in a way that we can understand. God NEVER gave up o the people of Israel. He NEVER quit loving them, even in their defiance. God has that same love for us today.
Michael Hosea in Redeeming Love was NOT God, but a representation of obedience, even in the hard times, loving unconditionally. Angel represented the people of Israel in that they would follow God and then run after what their own minds thought right.
So much to learn from the Book of Hosea and from Redeeming Love, even for us today! I’m so thankful that my daughter told me about this book! It’s a book to read each year.
I abhor this book. Why do Christian authors think it’s okay to write “Christian” porn?
This is my all time favor book. Redeeming Love will help you see God’s love the way it truly is.