The First Gift
by Ruth Logan Herne
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Pub Date Sep 23 2016 | Archive Date Jan 03 2017
Description
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781616369576 |
PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
I loved this book. I expected a light, fluffy, easy -o-read Christian romance that was a predictable as most others in the genre. I was pleasantly surprised by the complex, real characters, the complicated plot, and the genuine struggles without perfect solutions. I enjoyed the story and was sucked in by the tightly woven web of character drama. But what I really appreciate was how the author wrote the conversion experiences of the characters. I've rarely read a conversion that seemed as real as Ryan's- complete with struggle, sin, and doubt. It was also refreshing to see my Catholic faith mirrored in the pages and the character's lives, but not in a way that would alienate a non-Catholic reader. The ecumenical mindset of many of the characters and the respect for different creeds felt genuine and realistic. I loved the character of Fr. Cummings and his relationship with Ryan. This story stuck with me, and I will definitely be rereading it and looking for Ruth Logan Herne books from Franciscan in the future!