Inspired by the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers tells the inspirational love story between Sarah, a prostitute, and a devoutly religious man called Michael Hosea.
Rivers tells a beautifully written tale of an abused, betrayed child who grows into a physically and emotionally damaged young woman. Her view of life and people is skewed by the horrific experiences of her past and only great patience, understanding and unfailing love will help her leave her past behind. She finds this in a quiet farmer called Michael who believes God has answered his prayer for a wife when he first sets eyes on Sarah/Angel and falls instantly in love.
This is a Christian romance, but don’t be put off if you are not religious or of a different faith. The strong belief and dialogue Michael has with God, as he inwardly struggles, gives a reason why he behaves as he does and therefore makes his character more believable.
Rivers captures the complicated emotions of an abused victim, and in doing so provides an explanation and understanding why Sarah struggled to be saved from an abusive life.
Although at times it makes difficult reading, it is a lovely story of how a devoted loving man will always be there for you to catch you when you fall…and what woman would not want that.
b.d.hawkey 