I have long been a fan of Francine Rivers and the work she has done in her previous novels When I first heard about her book called Redeeming Love, I was overflowing with anticipation to see what one of my favorite authors would present this time.
Now, I must admit that in addition to being a great story, this book also touched my heart.. Francine has really outdone herself this time by providing one of the most touching novels I have ever read. In addition, I think she did an fantastic job in retelling the story of the book of Hosea.
If you haven’t heard of Redeeming Love, let me tell you a little about the story..
The protagonist of this story is Angel, who was sold into prostitution as a young child.. As one would imagine, Angel developed a hatred for men because of the way they treated her.. Understandably, she absolutely despises being used and thrown away, so she completely numbs her heart towards any male she encounters.
However, God is looking out for her, and knows that she just needs someone like Michael Hosea in her life.. Being a man of God, Michael has been called by God to enter in her life and to marry her, thus showing her how a man is supposed to treat a woman.
But her past experiences have hardened her heart in such a way that she at first rejects his love and eventually grows to feel unworthy of such care and devotion.. At first she runs away from Michael, but eventually comes to realize that she can be healed by the grace of God that she has avoided all of her life.
Will Angel accept God’s grace and Michael’s love for her, or will she return to her previous life?
Don’t worry, I won’t spoil the ending for you.. I’ll leave it up to you to find the answers for yourself..
I felt that this book was applicable to our lives today. I’m sure there are many women who have been hurt in the past and have tried to avoid a man’s love.. But as Rivers proves with this book, God is the one thing that can overcome any past heartache and restore love in our hearts..
I would highly recommend that you take a chance on love and enjoy this Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers.
