Francine Rivers

[moredetails.livejournal.com]

Hi, new community. How are you doing? You look lonely.

Okay, I think I'll start with a topic I started discussing on Easter with my friend's grandmother-in-law. We got on the subject of Francine Rivers, and she was saying how she didn't want to read those books because she didn't like the idea of rewriting stories from the Bible with extra details.

I have to say that I have had my own hesitations about that. I've read a handful of Rivers' books (*loved* Redeeming Love), and though I enjoyed the Lineage Series (haven't finished, but have read most), I found myself constantly saying, "Hey.. it doesn't say that.." I mean, I guess it still could have happened, and I get that she's just trying to fill out the story so we can relate to it more, but I don't know. Also, I found myself looking at the character differently (and maybe not in a correct way), based on how she portrayed their personality or motive in their actions. So...yeah. I'm not sure where I stand with that. What do you think?

Also, has anyone read The Atonement Child? I have it on my bookshelf but haven't had a chance to read it yet. Should I hurry or is there no rush?

Comments

[thatloopyqueen.livejournal.com]

I had a love/hate relationship (mostly dislike) with Redeeming Love until I was nearly 3/4 of the way through it, at which point I was suddenly gripped by the truth being portrayed, and literally felt it to be life changing. I have never forgotten this book, and am thinking of reading it again. It has been a huge help to me personally, and also in how I view the women that I work with in the jail and RU ministry.

[moredetails.livejournal.com]

Yes, I definitely still think about the book a lot and I'd like to read it again sometime.