Baby - Patricia MacLachlan
This has been my favorite book forever. It's actually a child's book and is an easy read that can be completed in about an hour. I have read it several times and each time I read it I love it even more. It makes me smile, makes me cry, and reminds me that sometimes we are given experiences that we may not understand, and gifts that may be taken away, but they shape who we are. Our experiences are part of a bigger plan and things don't always happen according to our own timing. The characters in this book are heartfelt and lovable. The family is struggling with the loss of their baby son when a little baby girl shows up in a basket on their doorstep with a note from the mother asking them to care for her child. There was also a movie made of this book in 2000 starring Farrah Faucet as the mom, and Alison Pill as Larkin. I think it's only available on VHS unfortunately. But I did find it on Amazon in case anyone is interested. Or I own it if anyone still has a VHS player and wants to watch it with me. Of course the book is better though!
Redeeming Love - Francine Rivers
Every woman should read this book. It's a love story that is based on the biblical story of Hosea. Sold into prostitution as a young girl, Angel never knew what real love was and was only seen as a pretty face and an object to men. Along comes Michael and he is taken by her beauty, and strongly feels God telling him to marry her despite her profession and reputation. They marry and Angel struggles to live a normal life and learn to love herself, be loved by her husband, and to love God. I just really like this book for the picture of love it portrays. The kind of love God has for us - an unfailing, unconditional love (but also a tough love) that no amount of mistakes or misgivings can break. Grab some tissues while reading this one, it's a tear-jerker.
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