The long wait between francine rivers novels is well worth it when the final page of this book is turned. Francine rivers 1993 christian novel, a voice in the wind, takes an unflinching look at the persecution of early christians under the roman empire. 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. Having had an abortion at age 19 myself, i remember being faced with many of the arguments dynah carey faced in this book.
Gives all the arguments for abortion in a real life situation but then shows how scripture and gods love can do so much more, even if it is just peace from god and an unburdened heart. A well written, easy to read book that talks about abortion and all the pain that it continues to play out in peoples lives. Francine rivers books list of books by author francine. In one terrifying moment, dynah careys perfect life is shattered by rape, her future irrevocably altered by an unwanted pregnancy, and her. Writing a story is my way of worshipping and praising the lord. Learn more about bridge to haven from francine herself in this video. The atonement child deals with a controversial subject in todays world abortion. This is the third book ive read by francine rivers and she is fast becoming a favorite author of mine. The atonement child faces the tough and divisive issues of abortion through the story of three women in the same family. 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. Francine rivers writes from the heart with stories that both challenge and reflect our faith. Overall this was the very fist book by francine rivers i read. Each was faced with extraordinaryeven scandalouschallenges. The main theme along this book is abortion and all the ramifications.
It really brings abortion into a new perspective and makes you think and ponder. 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. 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. 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 really loved this book and i would specially recommend it to teenage girls. 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. 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. God began nudging me to write a book about abortion.
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. The title of the book is the atonement child, authored by francine rivers. Although the rape itself is not detailed, some details of the abortion procedures are mentioned. Her seemingly rocksolid faith is pushed to the limits as she faces the most momentous choice. The masterpiece by francine rivers, paperback barnes.
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. 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. Seventy high school students cut classes and marched to the town square to raise their signs. New york times bestselling author francine rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. 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. My book, cradle my heart, finding gods love after abortion will continue to be available on amazon and wherever books are sold. Engaged to a wonderful man, the daughter of doting parents, a faithful child of. I think the only one i havent read from cover to cover is her 30day devotional, earth psalms. 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. Francine rivers became a published author in 1981 with the novel rebel in his arms. Riverss story about a pregnancy from rape perpetuates abortion myths. And we will continue to donate the royalties to pregnancy help. A beautiful repackaged edition of francine riverss classic.
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 first novel of the series was titled a voice in the wind which was published in the year 1993 by the tyndale house publishers. I love anything by francine rivers, but this book is probably one of my favorites of hers. Bestselling author, francine rivers returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story. The novel was not without some good points and strong writing, but rather inconsistently. Communicating deep truths of the scriptures stirring the heart. Like dynahs mother, i thought i took the easy route out by having an abortion, but found out. The atonement child explores the emotional and spiritual aspects of abortion through the fictional story of a young woman experiencing a crisis pregnancy. Romantic times the atonement child the atonement child is well written, presenting the truth about abortion in a compassionate, nonjudgmental way. Each was destined to play a key role in the lineage of jesus christ, the savior of the. It mirrors the experiences of the many women who struggle daily with the trauma of past abortions. It took time to bring my deepest fears and pain to god and offer him my heaviest burden of shamean abortion during. The atonement child by francine rivers 1999, paperback.
The atonement child is a 1997 novel by the american author francine rivers. Thank you francine rivers for writing this beautiful book. Francine the hardest book ive written was the atonement child because i had to face my own past abortion experience. After reading redeeming love, also by francine rivers, i couldnt wait to read more of this authors work. Each took great personal risk to fulfill her calling. Her numerous bestsellers include redeeming love, a voice in the wind, and the masterpiece, and her books have been transl. The atonement child by francine rivers had so many that i couldnt pass them up. I read the first four of five, but they didnt really capture me the way her fictional work did. Below is a list of francine rivers books in order of when they were first published. If you want insight into both sides of the issue and the aftermath of choosing either side, read this book. Sitting in a rocking chair, marianne cradled the baby in her arms and fed her a bottle of warm milk. In the 20th anniversary edition of the book, rivers says, i became fascinated by the. Francine rivers sat down to answer some questions about her upcoming release, the masterpiece.
A novel a heartwrenching but uplifting contemporary christian fiction. Francine uses her writings to praise and worship jesus for everything in her life. I will not recommend this book, no matter what your stand on abortion might be. The atonement child rivers, francine 9780842302838. 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. 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. Meet marianne, one of the characters from francine riverss new book, bridge to haven, coming april 2014. 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. Author francine rivers drew on her own abortion experience and the stories of. The atonement child by francine rivers pdf free download ebook.
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. Her first christian fiction novel was redeeming love, published in 1991. 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. 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. She is best known for her inspirational novel redeeming love, while another novel, the last sin eater has become a feature film. 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.
Francine sandra rivers born 1947 is an american author of fiction with christian themes, including inspirational romance novels. 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. The plan for 2019 as of september cradle my heart productions, inc. She has burned every bridge to get exactly what she thought she wanted. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of a voice in the wind by francine rivers. I found myself caught up in dynahs story and her predictament. Francine rivers did a wonderful job when she wrote this book. Author francine rivers drew on her own abortion experience and the stories of women she met at postabortion support groups and crisis pregnancy centers. A probing tale that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet stunning masterpiece.
Francine wrote redeeming love as her statement of faith. Prior to becoming a bornagain christian in 1986, rivers wrote historical romance novels. Author francine rivers drew on her own abortion experience and the stories. 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.
Read the atonement child by francine rivers for free with a 30 day free trial. 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. Francine rivers bridge to haven book trailer facebook. Francine lives with her husband in northern california. Once again, francine rivers shows incredible insight in her writing. In this book, she really pushed strong christian views forward. Rivers gives two very different portrayals of abortion clinic workers in her book. Richly detailed characters with traumatic pasts are woven together with biblical truths and redemptive themes. Francine rivers has a new novel coming out on april 22.
An exclusive personal interview with francine rivers. The novel was not without some good points and strong writing, but rather inconsiste. A beautiful repackaged edition of francine riverss classic novel that breaks through the many taboos surrounding abortion. Praise for francine rivers and the shofar blew meticulously plotted, francine riverss new masterpiece, and the shofar blew, brims with unforgettable characters. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the atonement child. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A novel a heartwrenching but uplifting contemporary christian fiction novel kindle edition by rivers, francine. It deals with the themes of unwanted pregnancy and abortion. From the new york times bestselling author of redeeming love and the masterpieceand one of christian fictions most honored and talented writers library journalcomes a heartwrenching but uplifting story about a highly controversial topic. The atonement child by francine rivers, paperback barnes.
It looks at abortion from a christian perspective and shows the perspective that a. I was addicted to romance novels christianity today. 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. The atonement child by francine rivers pdf free download. Francine rivers has won many different prices for her novels and has had quite a few on the new york times bestselling list. All three books dealt with various topics but all were well written and thought provoking. 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. Since redeeming love, she has published numerous novels with christian themes all bestsellers. It was this book that encouraged me to add the quotes gadget to my blog layout youll see it on your left. Learn more about her books, events, bio, contact, and read her blog. Nyt bestselling author francine rivers wrote redeeming love as her statement of faith.
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