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| Title | : | The Atonement Child |
| Author | : | Francine Rivers |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 384 pages |
| Published | : | March 1st 1999 by Tyndale House (first published January 1st 1997) |
| Categories | : | Christian Fiction. Christian. Fiction. Romance. Contemporary. Adult. Religion. Faith |
Francine Rivers
Paperback | Pages: 384 pages Rating: 4.29 | 36320 Users | 1320 Reviews
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A beautiful repackaged edition of Francine Rivers's classic novel that breaks through the many taboos surrounding abortion. In one terrifying moment, Dynah Carey's perfect life is shattered by rape, her future irrevocably altered by an unwanted pregnancy, and her doting family torn apart. Her seemingly rock-solid faith is pushed to the limits as she faces the most momentous choice of her life—to embrace or to end the untimely life within her.
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| Original Title: | The Atonement Child |
| ISBN: | 084230052X (ISBN13: 9780842300520) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Dynah Carey, Joe Gillayley |
| Setting: | United States of America |
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Ratings: 4.29 From 36320 Users | 1320 ReviewsWrite-Up Containing Books The Atonement Child
What a deep read! The premise of the book is rape and abortion, both horrifically nightmare inducing topics. If you have a weak system, do not read this book. If, however, you do find yourself desiring to place your feet into a rape victims' shoes, please put them on carefully. A very heart wrenching look into the REAL church culture surrounding abortion and the hypocrisy we tend to hide. Francine Rivers never fails to provoke intense reflection and a desire to live a better life. This book willFrancine Rivers always give a great story based on God's character and men's depravity. This is a great example. With abortion such an issue even among Christians, I would encourage all Christians to read this. Her characters could be based on real people. I saw some that I knew personally. I think the one that gripped me the most was the doctor that was performing the abortions and the reasons why. I realize not all doctors have the same reason but I appreciated this part of the story the most.
The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers follows the story of a young college girl who is raped and finds herself pregnant. Yes, its intense material and an intense read.While she struggles with the decision of what to do and her faith, her family struggles and nearly falls apart in the process. This is a hard topic for anyone to discuss and while the novel itself is an excellent read (Rivers is by far one of my favorite authors), I was surprised to find out how close the issue was for the author.
So terrible. I tried to give Rivers one last chance. Even though I already suffered through Redeeming Love, everyone said I should give this one a chance. I thought it was supposed to be a novel, but its actually pro-life propoganda, which wouldn't be so bad if you classified it as such. But it fails in every way possibly as prose.
After reading several other books by Francine Rivers, I was highly disappointed by this novel. While most of her books have a clear evangelical message only bordering on "preachy," this one was blatant in its aims. I understand that her goal was to unpack abortion, and the regrets and ramifications it causes; however, this book felt like a con list for the procedure thinly veiled by a "story," rather than a well-written plot about a central issue. While I enjoyed the main character and her love
Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine. Exodus 13:2First Sentence: It was on a cold January night when the unthinkable, unpardonable happened.I think the first time I read this book I was to young to fully comprehend the emotional carnage that this book brings. I had to take breaks, put the book down and read something else, or just not read for a few days.Some times it's so hard to follow God's word, to
Wow! This book has been sitting by my bedside for probably a year. I only picked it up to read because I had nothing else. I figured it was going to be very preachy and full of religious righteousness. Well, it kind of was. While I do consider myself a religious person, I don't like to read things that preach to me. But the story was so, so, well told. I read it in a few days and had a hard time putting it down. I've never had any experience with abortion, nor known anyone personally who has,
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