The hardest book she ever wrote was the atonement child where she deals with her own abortion decision and share her experience with so many others. Francine wrote redeeming love as her statement of faith. Although raised in a religious home, francine did not truly encounter christ until later in life, when she was already a wife, mother of three, and an established romance novelist. Richly detailed characters with traumatic pasts are woven together with biblical truths and redemptive themes. It took time to bring my deepest fears and pain to god and offer him my heaviest burden of shamean abortion during. This retelling of the biblical story of gomer and hosea, set during the time of the california gold rush, is now considered by many to be a classic work of christian fiction. A novel a heartwrenching but uplifting contemporary christian fiction. An exclusive personal interview with francine rivers. If you want insight into both sides of the issue and the aftermath of choosing either side, read this book.
Each was faced with extraordinaryeven scandalouschallenges. She has burned every bridge to get exactly what she thought she wanted. The plan for 2019 as of september cradle my heart productions, inc. Francine rivers became a published author in 1981 with the novel rebel in his arms. The novel was not without some good points and strong writing, but rather inconsistently. All three books dealt with various topics but all were well written and thought provoking. Francine rivers had a successful writing career in the general market and her books were awarded or nominated for numerous awards and prizes before becoming a bornagain christian in 1986. The atonement child by francine rivers pdf free download ebook. Praise for francine rivers and the shofar blew meticulously plotted, francine riverss new masterpiece, and the shofar blew, brims with unforgettable characters. Redeeming love, one of the bestselling christian fiction books of all time over 1 million sold and the career of one of the most gifted authors in the christian arena, began with a simple invitation from an eight year old boy to francine rivers.
Thank you francine rivers for writing this beautiful book. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of a voice in the wind by francine rivers. Author francine rivers drew on her own abortion experience and the stories. Francine lives with her husband in northern california. And we will continue to donate the royalties to pregnancy help. A novel a heartwrenching but uplifting contemporary christian fiction novel kindle edition by rivers, francine. I read the first four of five, but they didnt really capture me the way her fictional work did. Francine rivers 1993 christian novel, a voice in the wind, takes an unflinching look at the persecution of early christians under the roman empire. A well written, easy to read book that talks about abortion and all the pain that it continues to play out in peoples lives. The atonement child deals with a controversial subject in todays world abortion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the atonement child. The lord had nudged me for a long time about working on this story, but i didnt want to go back and relive the past.
A beautiful repackaged edition of francine riverss classic. Once again, francine rivers shows incredible insight in her writing. A beautiful repackaged edition of francine riverss classic novel that breaks through the many taboos surrounding abortion. It deals with the themes of unwanted pregnancy and abortion. New york times bestselling author francine rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The atonement child explores the emotional and spiritual aspects of abortion through the fictional story of a young woman experiencing a crisis pregnancy.
Her first christian fiction novel was redeeming love, published in 1991. The dean of the christian college, where dynah was a student and where the incident happened, also thought abortion was the way to go or the. In one terrifying moment, dynah careys perfect life is shattered by rape, her future irrevocably altered by an unwanted pregnancy, and her doting family torn apart. May 25, 2019 may 25, 2019 by francine rivers our local newspaper is running articles about states passing draconian antiabortion laws pushing the panic button that women will have no rights, their bodies kidnapped. Her seemingly rocksolid faith is pushed to the limits as she faces the most momentous choice. Rivers gives two very different portrayals of abortion clinic workers in her book. The atonement child is a 1997 novel by the american author francine rivers. The main theme along this book is abortion and all the ramifications. The title of the book is the atonement child, authored by francine rivers. My book, cradle my heart, finding gods love after abortion will continue to be available on amazon and wherever books are sold. Read the atonement child by francine rivers for free with a 30 day free trial. The atonement child rivers, francine 9780842302838.
Since redeeming love, she has published numerous novels with christian themes all bestsellers. Since this book was a christian novel about an unwanted pregnancy, one would also expect a strong anti abortion message, but one also would expect a novel. This book slowly weaves the calamities dynah had to face as a result of taking the unpopular decision. The first novel of the series was titled a voice in the wind which was published in the year 1993 by the tyndale house publishers. The masterpiece by francine rivers, paperback barnes. In this book, she really pushed strong christian views forward. I think the only one i havent read from cover to cover is her 30day devotional, earth psalms. The atonement child by francine rivers pdf free download. Francine uses her writings to praise and worship jesus for everything in her life.
Leotas garden is the story of a crotchety old woman estranged from all her family members, who becomes the case study of a sociology student. She is best known for her inspirational novel redeeming love, while another novel, the last sin eater has become a feature film. It was this book that encouraged me to add the quotes gadget to my blog layout youll see it on your left. It looks at abortion from a christian perspective and shows the perspective that a. Francine sandra rivers born 1947 is an american author of fiction with christian themes, including inspirational romance novels.
From the beginning, it is clear that leota is more than just a bitter old lady, and rivers writing brings to life a woman who desperately longs to reconnect with her children. Her life as she knows it is over, unless she does what everyone else seems to think s francine rivers did such a great job portraying the big issue of abortion in this book. A probing tale that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet stunning masterpiece. Each was destined to play a key role in the lineage of jesus christ, the savior of the.
Francine rivers sat down to answer some questions about her upcoming release, the masterpiece. After reading redeeming love, also by francine rivers, i couldnt wait to read more of this authors work. Francine rivers bridge to haven book trailer facebook. Since this book was a christian novel about an unwanted pregnancy, one would also expect a strong antiabortion message, but one also would expect a novel.
Prior to becoming a bornagain christian in 1986, rivers wrote historical romance novels. Bestselling author, francine rivers returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story. The atonement child faces the tough and divisive issues of abortion through the story of three women in the same family. In the 20th anniversary edition of the book, rivers says, i became fascinated by the. In one terrifying moment, dynah careys perfect life is shattered by rape, her future irrevocably altered by an unwanted pregnancy, and her. The dean of the christian college, where dynah was a student and where the incident happened, also thought abortion was the way to go or the young lady had to leave the institution. The atonement child is a novel by the american author francine rivers. Abortion is such a volatile subject yet rivers portrays both sides of the issue with great perception and gentle understanding. Riverss story about a pregnancy from rape perpetuates abortion myths. Learn more about bridge to haven from francine herself in this video. Francine rivers did a wonderful job when she wrote this book.
The atonement child by francine rivers book read online scribd. Our local newspaper is running articles about states passing draconian anti abortion laws pushing the panic button that women will have no rights, their bodies kidnapped. Romantic times the atonement child the atonement child is well written, presenting the truth about abortion in a compassionate, nonjudgmental way. Francine rivers writes from the heart with stories that both challenge and reflect our faith. Writing a story is my way of worshipping and praising the lord. Meet marianne, one of the characters from francine riverss new book, bridge to haven, coming april 2014. Author francine rivers drew on her own abortion experience and the stories of women she met at postabortion support groups and crisis pregnancy centers. The atonement child by francine rivers 1999, paperback. Sitting in a rocking chair, marianne cradled the baby in her arms and fed her a bottle of warm milk. In the compelling conclusion to the new york times bestseller her mothers hope, christy awardwinning author francine rivers explores the sorrow that can tear families apart and the grace that can heal the deepest wounds. Francine rivers has won many different prices for her novels and has had quite a few on the new york times bestselling list. Author francine rivers drew on her own abortion experience and the stories of women she met at postabortion support groups and crisis pregnancy centers while researching her subject.
I was addicted to romance novels christianity today. Each took great personal risk to fulfill her calling. It is wonderful reading about the atonement child that god sent to us, as well as a touching story about a familys experience with abortion. The atonement child by francine rivers, paperback barnes. Overall this was the very fist book by francine rivers i read. In preparation for this book, francine rivers spoke with numerous women of all points of view on abortion, painstakingly bringing the experiences, pains, and hearts of the women to this book. God began nudging me to write a book about abortion. Francine rivers books list of books by author francine.
Learn more about her books, events, bio, contact, and read her blog. I really loved this book and i would specially recommend it to teenage girls. Below is a list of francine rivers books in order of when they were first published. It mirrors the experiences of the many women who struggle daily with the trauma of past abortions. In addition, rivers study section at the end, points out where to go for help whether you are dealing with a crisis pregnancy or post abortion grief and shame. The atonement child by francine rivers had so many that i couldnt pass them up. Francine rivers has written a total of 4 novel series in her career, one of which is the mark of the lion series, which consists of 3 novels published between the years 1993 and 1995. Just the shame and disappointment that dinah is forced to go through and the struggle to decide what to do with her child and the choices she makes to give her baby the best chance in life is truly redemptive and wonderful. Just as carolyn had formed a stronger bond with her oma marta than with her mother, so carolyns daughter is drawn to her grandma more than to. Engaged to a wonderful man, the daughter of doting parents, a faithful child of. I found myself caught up in dynahs story and her predictament.
Nyt bestselling author francine rivers wrote redeeming love as her statement of faith. The novel was not without some good points and strong writing, but rather inconsiste. Author francine rivers drew on her own abortion experience and the stories of. Although the rape itself is not detailed, some details of the abortion procedures are mentioned. The long wait between francine rivers novels is well worth it when the final page of this book is turned. Her numerous bestsellers include redeeming love, a voice in the wind, and the masterpiece, and her books have been transl. This is the third book ive read by francine rivers and she is fast becoming a favorite author of mine. Seventy high school students cut classes and marched to the town square to raise their signs. I love anything by francine rivers, but this book is probably one of my favorites of hers. Communicating deep truths of the scriptures stirring the heart. It really brings abortion into a new perspective and makes you think and ponder. Francine the hardest book ive written was the atonement child because i had to face my own past abortion experience. From 1976 to 1985, francine rivers had a successful writing career in the general market, and her books were awarded or nominated for numerous awards and prizes.
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