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Francine Rivers

Autor(a) de Redeeming Love

96+ Works 32,417 Membros 595 Reviews 97 Favorited

About the Author

Francine Rivers received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. From 1976 to 1985, she had a successful writing career in the general market and her books won numerous awards. In 1986, she became a born-again Christian and started writing Christian mostrar mais fiction. Her book, Redeeming Love, is a retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the time of the California Gold Rush. Her Christian novels have won numerous awards including four Rita Awards, the Christy Award, the ECPA Gold Medallion, and the Holt Medallion in Honor of Outstanding Literary Talent. In 1997, she was inducted into the Romance Writers' of America Hall of Fame. She is the author of Lineage of Grace series, Mark of the Lion series, and Sons of Encouragement series. In 2014 her title, Bridge to Haven, made The New York Times Best Seller List. Her latest bestseller is The Masterpiece, published in February 2018. (Bowker Author Biography) mostrar menos
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Obras de Francine Rivers

Redeeming Love (1997) 5,378 cópias
A Voice in the Wind (1993) 2,637 cópias
An Echo in the Darkness (1994) 2,140 cópias
As Sure as the Dawn (1995) 1,872 cópias
The Atonement Child (1997) 1,734 cópias
The Scarlet Thread (1996) 1,635 cópias
The Last Sin Eater (1998) 1,543 cópias
Leota's Garden (2000) 1,340 cópias
And the Shofar Blew (2003) 1,339 cópias
Her Mother's Hope (2010) 1,176 cópias
Unveiled (2000) 985 cópias
Her Daughter's Dream (2010) 910 cópias
Unashamed (2000) 833 cópias
Unshaken (2001) 802 cópias
Unafraid (2001) 736 cópias
Unspoken (2001) 719 cópias
The Priest: Aaron (2004) 671 cópias
The Masterpiece (2018) 642 cópias
Bridge to Haven (2014) 599 cópias
Mark of the Lion (1998) 586 cópias
The Warrior: Caleb (2005) 513 cópias
The Prince: Jonathan (2004) 424 cópias
The Prophet: Amos (2006) 370 cópias
The Shoe Box (1995) 308 cópias
The Scribe: Silas (2007) 292 cópias
The Lady's Mine (2022) 245 cópias
Outlaw's Embrace (1600) 22 cópias
Rebel In His Arms (1981) 17 cópias
This Golden Valley (1983) 16 cópias
Kathleen (1979) 16 cópias
A Fire in the Heart (1987) 14 cópias
Sarina (1692) 14 cópias
Not So Wild a Dream (1985) 13 cópias
Sycamore Hill (1763) 10 cópias
Pagan Heart (1985) 4 cópias
A főpap Áron (2011) 3 cópias
Heart in Hiding (1984) 3 cópias
Die Hoffnung ihrer Tochter (2012) 2 cópias
Firul Stacojiu 1 exemplar(es)
Marie : žena statečná (2014) 1 exemplar(es)
Áron : Hospodinův velekněz (2014) 1 exemplar(es)
Jónatan : věrný přítel (2015) 1 exemplar(es)
Speranta Mamei Ei 1 exemplar(es)
Chemarea Sofarului 1 exemplar(es)
Rodowód laski Tamar 1 exemplar(es)
Un Mister Tulburator 1 exemplar(es)
Gradina Leotei 1 exemplar(es)
Rút : žena z Moábu (2013) 1 exemplar(es)
Copilul Ispasirii 1 exemplar(es)
Rachab : žena za hradbami (2013) 1 exemplar(es)
The Rose in the Wheel 1 exemplar(es)
Bat-šeba : žena zapovězená (2014) 1 exemplar(es)
LEOTA SE TUIN 1 exemplar(es)
So stark wie das Leben (2008) 1 exemplar(es)
Rascumparata prin iubire 1 exemplar(es)
Ostatni Zjadacz Grzechu (2013) 1 exemplar(es)

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I didn’t know what to expect when I picked up this book. Some of Rivers’ books have been top-notch, while I struggled with others. She’s a talented author; the way she describes her characters and setting and creates her plots are all intriguing and engrossing. When I picked this book up, I wondered how long it would take me to get through it—it’s a chunker, coming in right around 500 pages! In the end, it only took me four days to read it, even though it came at a fairly hectic time. This was a gripping story.

There was a lot to enjoy in this story. I was able to relate to both Marta and Hildemara, and loved following along their life journeys. This could easily have been a fairly boring read: “They did this, then they did that…” but it wasn’t, and I’m so glad! I felt like I was there with the characters, and that was great!

I did struggle with some elements of the story. I felt like intimacy in marriage was mentioned way more often than necessary, and while it was generally only vaguely referred to, it was still more than I’m comfortable with. I was also hoping this would have a stronger Christian theme than it had, in the end—neither character seemed to have a living relationship with Jesus, until maybe in the last few chapters.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. It deals with some very difficult themes, but it’s a well-written, gripping novel, and I’m looking forward to reading the sequel eventually.
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EstherFilbrun | outras 32 resenhas | Mar 9, 2024 |
Mothers and Daughters
 
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BooksInMirror | outras 32 resenhas | Feb 19, 2024 |
From the depths of the sea to the far reaches of space are countless blessings the Lord offers you. This weekly devotional invites you to seek our Creator through the marvellous natural world we live in. A beautiful book! With stunning photos, Scripture excerpts, prayers and reflections.
 
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MenoraChurch | outras 2 resenhas | Feb 11, 2024 |
I enjoyed this! I did think it could have used more editing though. While I realize recovery from a life as traumatic as Angel's would take a long time to recover from, I think Rivers made her go back to the same thoughts again and again that she would not have in real life. The audiobook was 17 hours! (I cut it down to 9 by listening on 1.20 speed instead of 1.00)

I also really wanted more from Michael's perspective. It would be cool if there was a sequel or something that told Paul's story, or one that told Michael's entire story.

Summary: I liked this book, but it was longer than it needed to be.
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Dances_with_Words | outras 168 resenhas | Jan 6, 2024 |

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Obras
96
Also by
2
Membros
32,417
Popularidade
#598
Avaliação
4.2
Resenhas
595
ISBNs
747
Idiomas
20
Favorito
97

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