The Atonement Child

ByFrancine Rivers

Release Date: 2012-05-18
Genre: Religious Fiction

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 334 Ratings

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece—and "one of [Christian fiction's] most honored and talented writers" (Library Journal)—comes a heart-wrenching but uplifting story about a highly controversial topic.

College student Dynah Carey knew where her life was headed. Engaged to a wonderful man, the daughter of doting parents, a faithful child of God—she has it all. Then the unthinkable happens: Dynah's perfect life is irrevocably changed by a rape that results in an unwanted pregnancy.

Her family is torn apart and 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 life within her.

This is ultimately a tale of three generations of women, as Dynah's plight forces both her mother and her grandmother to confront the choices they made. Written with balance and compassion, this family drama brings a new perspective to the widely debated topic of abortion.

• A moving Christian women's fiction novel
• Poignant themes of wrestling with God, forgiveness, and redemption
• Explores sensitive topics in a thoughtful, nuanced manner

Reviews

God’s Love
5
By Mimigrama
I loved this book. I wish there would have been more of the story written of Joe and Dynah’s life together. Thank you for writing about God’s love and forgiveness.
Beautifully written
5
By abqpad
This is a must read. We all face choices. God is on our side. Turn to him always.
Beautiful
5
By TNville
Thank you Mrs. Rivers for following God's direction with this book. I am a Christian woman and have often thought about the choice I would make in this situation. Thank you. His love is everlasting and His grace is enough!
The atonement child
5
By Element of Style
I have read al Francis Rivers stand alone titles now and the Atonement chills is amazing . I read it in one day. The way it opens your mind to all the different ways God can use us even if we have made not so good choices or have circumstances beyond our control he will forgive us , he can & will give us a new beginning . To Francis your talent at telling stories to touch the soul of your readers is beyond life altering. Thank you
Great book
4
By mariacjtt
It is a very touching book, however it gets kind boring in the middle but it gets very interesting in the end the ending will surprise you and this book also helps those who have been thought it , and also teen girls who want to wait !!! Very good book !!!
Thought Provoking!
5
By lady preacher
This book was recommended to me by a friend as a resource for dealing with women who have had an abortion. Even though I have never personally experienced this, this book touched me very deeply....kept me thinking how this would end. I recommend this to all who are struggling with such a major decision such as this....
Great
4
By EmilyElizabeth2012
I read this years ago and loved it!
Atonement child
5
By Krissyjune88
Great book, loved it!
Amazing story!! Could not stop reading!!
5
By GodGirl2017
This is an amazing!! It is so powerful!! I just started reading books by this author. She truly has a way with the pen that makes the reader stop and think. It is worth every penny. I also recommend "Redeeming Love." These two books are a definite for your library.
Amazing!
5
By Meghan's i-pod
This book was easy to get into and intriguing throughout. There was suspense and real life emotions that made the characters feel real. Im pretty sure I cried, too. You must read this!