Sold into prostitution in childhood, Angel is a bitter woman who trusts no man. But when God tells Michael Hosea to marry her, she learns to love---until fear overwhelms her and she returns to her former life. Can she be redeemed? A skillful retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea. 464 pages, softcover from Multnomah.
Can God's Love Save Anyone? Bestselling author Francine Rivers skillfully retells the biblical love story of Gomer and Hosea in a tale set against the exciting backdrop of the California Gold Rush. The heroine, Angel, is a young woman who was sold into prostitution as a child. Michael Hosea is a godly man sent into Angel's life to draw her into the Savior's redeeming love. This remarkable novel has sold over half a million copies and is among the top twenty on the ECPA fiction bestsellers list for four years running. Now complete with a Bible study section and available in a fresh, compelling cover!
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Thody Dlamini (South Africa), February 03, 2010
This is by far the best book ever. I finished it in 3 days and after reading it am buying a copy to lend out to all my christian teenage friends in church. Rivers is an inspiration to many and is the reason i want to write life changing books through the grace of God.
3.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Rachel Ropper (Scotland, United Kingdom), January 28, 2010
It took me a while to get into this book, but it was worth it in the end. I felt that the first 200 pages dragged a bit as they focused on Sarah and Michael and no other characters. But once I hit the 200-page mark and the Altman's appeared I enjoyed the book a lot more and wanted to finish it to find out what happened.
Overall, this was a lovely romance story even if it was a bit long for my liking. I've never tried reading Christian Romance before but this was totally different from what I expected. I've read that some people think this book is "graphic" and I want to assure potential readers that this is not the case. There are no sex scenes in this book, and the only things which are descriped "graphically" are the characters' emotions about sex - not the sex itself. And sure, lots of issues are discussed in this book which may make people feel uncomfortable - child molestation, rape, prostition, etc. But these things happened back then and they still happen today - we can't hide from the truths of life! What I thought was wonderful in this book was that Sarah had suffered terrible ordeals as a child but overcame this as an adult. This is not a depressing story about Bad Things as some reviews may suggest, but an inspiring story about living for the future and not the past, and overcoming hurt - and that God can help us do this!
I'm not sure how well this book would fare in the secular audience, but I think it is a great novel for Christians who want to read Real novels about Real people. After all, everything doesn't always work out perfectly in our lives, and Sarah and Michael illustrate this. It takes Sarah a long time to overcome her past hurts and Michael a long time to live "happily ever after" with his wife, but in the end they are happy!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Diane Negron (East Windsor, NJ), January 21, 2010
This book was recommended to me from one of the young ladies from church. I enjoyed the book so much so that I bought 2 in English and 1 in Spanish and gave them away as gifts. Love like that is only God given. It's a must read book.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Linda Roberts (San Diego, CA), January 01, 2010
One of the best books I've ever read. My young adult daughter is reading it a second time.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ruth Kaczkowski (Port Jervis, NY), December 18, 2009
Extremely well written. The character of Michael Hosea is truly an example from the book of Hosea and shows how God is the one who cares for us, provides for us and loves us with a faithfulness we could never imagine. If you need assurance of God's redeeming love, read this book.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ashley H. (Roanoke, VA), December 09, 2009
Redeeming Love is by far the best book I have ever read! It has a little bit of everything: laughter, tears of sadness, tears of joy, and most importantly redemption and love. I would highly recommend this book to any woman who wants to feel the depth of God's love by watching a man love his wife like Christ loves the church! Couldn't put it down!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Renita Leatherman (Telford, PA), November 12, 2009
My favorite book of all time - absolutely love her as an author and have enjoyed everything she has written but this was my favorite.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by LC (South, Ga), October 23, 2009
In all the years that I have read books, mostly worldly ones I believe that This book is the one that has left a lasting impression. I felt that this book helped me in my understanding of Christ's forgiveness as I read it. It wasn't just another love story but her struggles in life and her walk as she finds and follows Christ. Best book yet! Rivers does an excellent job not just with the main character but also the husband Michael is a wonderful example of how we should live and forgive.
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