Book Review: Books by Francine Rivers

Pen to Paper | July 3, 2009 12:18 am

Review By Poh Fang, Singapore

Do you know who is Francine Rivers? She is one of my favorite Christian fiction authors. Her story is beautiful and full of wisdom, grace, and God’s honest truth.

For example:
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Redeeming Love
In this story, 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.

As one reviewer noted, “It has romance, suspense, drama, and God’s truth all rolled up into one superb story.”

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And The Shofar Blew
In this captivating story with believable characters, we follow the tale of a small church that, in its dying hours, brings in a new pastor and his family. Soon, the congregation is growing and things are looking great—from the outside. From the inside, however, from the eyes of the pastor’s wife and son and his elders, the problems are growing in proportion to the church’s “success.” A thought provoking and insightful take on the challenge facing many churches today.

And for aspiring Christian writers, Francine Rivers offers some wonderful tips in her website: www.francinerivers.com. Check it out!

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2 Comments

  1. natanata says:

    I’ve read Redeeming Love. I loved it!

    Reply
    • fishy says:

      Hi Natanata,
      Would you like to share with us why you loved the book? Was it the style of writing? The character development? Biblical lessons learnt? :)

      Reply

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