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Redeeming Love

By: Francine Rivers
Narrated by: Kate Forbes
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Publisher's summary

Francine Rivers is one of America's favorite romance writers and a best-selling inspirational author. Her many heartfelt novels have won awards and the adoration of fans accross the country. In Redeeming Love, she retells the Biblical story of Hosea, setting it in the 1850s, amidst California's gold country.
©1997 Francine Rivers (P)2001 Recorded Books, LLC

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this is the best book I have ever read......

This book was hard for me to get into at first because of the pain of the caricatures but once I started I could not put my i pod down.... I found my self crying for angel... I have never cried while reading a book before this is the first for me. I loved this book It is my first by the author and I cant wait to purchase another. I hope you love this book as much as I have. And I loved the ending.
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"Sarah, my name is Sarah."

By far one of the most romantic love stories I've ever read. The trials that Sarah endures will make you want to jump into the book. But just when you think all hope is lost....here comes God's intervention...that takes Sarah/Angel through the unknowns of what love is truly about. What an awesome journey for many of the characters in this book. This story will touch your heart in so many ways.

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The Truest Form of Love

Would you listen to Redeeming Love again? Why?

YES very much - this is a tale of Timeless Love - This story takes place in the gold rush era, yet it is easily translates into the lives of the post Millennium reader today. Love is Pure - and Love is True - or at least in the case of Michael Jose. We follow the amazing story of Angel a young girl sold into slavery prostitution and watch/enjoy as her surprising life unfolds.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Angel - for I relate to her the most, but I fell in love with Michael and pray for him to be in my life one day. However, I must say my favorite character is Paul for he accurately portrays 99% of Christians and they way they cannot look at you without judgement. Judgement is the opposite of love.

Have you listened to any of Kate Forbes’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no but she was brilliant at the different tones and voices for each character.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The End - but I wont spoil it for you.

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I really loved this book and Im so glad I listened to it.

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Beautiful story

This story is hard to listen to at times, because the author writes about the human heart so beautifully with undeniable accuracy. How quickly we turn to doubt and fear, even when we are given a chance for redemption and even love. I recommend this to anyone.

To those women with sensitive sexual histories, please be aware that is a large part of the storyline. It may be difficult to listen to, but push on! The end is worth it and you'll come out full of hope!!

Francine Rivers is a truly gifted author, I have yet to find a book I do not like of hers.

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chills!

Oh goodness! This one!

I have never had chills like this during a novel. (The end got my all the way!)

At times I thought too long & tragic of a love story, but by the end, you understand all the longevity of it. Characters are RICH!

This was such a absolutely touching story and how deep love runs, redemption and forgiveness.

It does have alot of christian references but it is such a beautiful part or the story if you believe in God.

Man! I loved this story with all my heart.



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Brilliant

This is a beautiful book with insane details but not a single second inwas bored, and the narration is so good it makes you feel like you're in the book.
I reall

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absolutely beautiful

My heart broke so many times during this book. absolutely beautiful and moving. This book has definitely changed my life.

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Very good reading (listening)

Enjoyed this book tremendously. A great listen having God as a main character. Will watch for more novels by Rivers.

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Motivating

This story motivated me go back to the book of Hosa in the Bible and discover the love again.

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Love this book!!!

Such an amazing story of faith and persistence in seeking God's will! I recommend to all my friends! Very good!!

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