Francine's books always take you straight into suspence, but this one, though good, falls short of this standard. Thank you for showing the power of of forgiveness. I realise there are people who have had certain "experiences", but we are called to test what we hear and I have yet to find a bible verse that says demons and the devil have dominion in hell. So all my chores got done today (weds) after getting the book Saturday at 8 pm. For the modern day Believer, Unbeliever, those set free and those still bound, there's Hope. Rivers is a gifted writer that tells storied in such a way as to allow the reader to know each character. Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet stunning masterpiece.A successful LA artist, Roman Velasco appears to have everything he could possibly want--money, women, fame. / Heidi Erickson. Please try again. Are you ready to fall in love in the tea room? There is a wide range of characters - each with their own purpose. Names: Rivers, Francine, date- author. Title: The Masterpiece, Hardcover By: Francine Rivers Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 496 Vendor: Tyndale House Publication Date: 2018: Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches) Weight: 1 pound 10 ounces ISBN: 1496407903 ISBN-13: 9781496407900 Stock No: WW407900 Watching the way God wove these characters lives together gives me hope and reminded me to always look at others perspectives. Please try again. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Masterpiece: A Novel ... However it all came together nicely at the end like a masterpiece. Highly recommended to add to her previous triumphs with another 5 stars. Unable to add item to List. Please try again. item 7 Masterpiece, Paperback by Rivers, Francine, Brand New, Free shipping in the US - Masterpiece, Paperback by Rivers, Francine, Brand New, Free shipping in the US. Christian novelist Rivers (Earth Psalms, 2016, etc.) Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018. The style Francine uses to go back and forth in time during the first third of the book is not typical of her style. Another book from Francine Rivers like this, that’s what! A great story though all in all. I would encourage readers to look at what the bible actually says about this. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Wonderful book about love, forgiveness and redemption. The prayers from the characters throughout the chapters became my own. Every character so real and deep. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The storyline is realistic and not predictable. Through it all, Jesus has stood by her, even appearing as an angel to comfort her when she was a grieving 7-year-old trying to find a way to endure. There is no attempt to frilly them up or become too religious and not face the harsh and often brutal challenges experienced by many in this fallen world. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The Christian aspect of the book is well-balanced and not preachy. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2019. If you haven't read a good book in a long time, this is the one. What more can you ask for? I can’t get enough. I could not put it down. Thank you for showing the power of of forgiveness. If He saved me from my past, He can save you too. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Ephesians 2v2, Ephesians 6v12, Revelation 20, Luke 8v31. Demonstrates that you cannot judges every "book" by its cover (pun intended). Francine's books always take you straight into suspence, but this one, though good, falls short of this standard. New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken … If you love 1940s cinema, discover this humorous novel about a quirky group of nuns who join the French Resistance during WWII. Forgive and move on. A skilfully woven tale of two lives so flagrantly different, what could they have in common? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2019. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. That said, they do aim to deceive as many people as possible so they will share their ultimate fate, but I just felt this needed to be noted. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Highly recommended to add to her previous triumphs with another 5 stars. This was a refreshing novel that many can relate to through any of the characters. I, too, come from a blemished past. Plot Summary Modern artist Roman Velasco is haunted by the events of his past — growing up in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. Wonderful book about love, forgiveness and redemption. November 10, 2017 by Francine Rivers There have only been two times in my writing life when I have known the title of a book before I started writing: And the Shofar Blew and The Masterpiece. It takes pages before it takes you on board. The base story is of two people with devastating childhoods finding God's perfect plans for their lives, and how they affected each other in unbelievable ways. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Everyone who reads this book will clearly see how to have ultimate, lasting fulfillment and purpose in their life. . Every character so real and deep. Love. You have to read between the lines. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Mine or yours. So all my chores got done today (weds) after getting the book Saturday at 8 pm. At some point I was wondering where God was in the story. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I love the story in that it is real about real people who start off not knowing and come to know Him through their circumstances. It shows that we make mistakes as human but Go’s is always read6 to pick us up if we let Him and that sometimes it might take a tragedy for us to listen. Anyway, this story is fresh, romantic, spiritual, and convicting. I have always loved Ms. Rivers' writing. At some point I was wondering where God was in the story. Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018. The Christian aspect of the book is well-balanced and not preachy. Francine Sandra Rivers (born 1947) is an American author of fiction with Christian themes, including inspirational romance novels.Prior to becoming a born-again Christian in 1986, Rivers wrote historical romance novels. Recently, she has found a home for herself and her 5-month-old son, Samuel, but living with the Garcias, who had hoped to adopt Samuel, is difficult, especially since Selah consistently pushes Grace away, casting herself as the boy’s constant maternal presence. I could not put it down. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, A Lineage of Grace: Biblical Stories of 5 Women in the Lineage of Jesus - Tamar, Rahab, Ruth…, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Masterpiece [Francine Rivers] on Amazon.com. Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018. This was a meaningful read! I look forward to the next one. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Everyone who reads this book will clearly see how to have ultimate, lasting fulfillment and purpose in their life. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. He is reaching for you to come out! I could not put it down. No disappointment in The Masterpiece. I look forward to the next one. I can’t get enough. Narrated by Susan Bennett. As a Christian woman, in my own personal hell that I went through, God revealed things to me that I needed to lay at His feet and learn to forgive myself because He forgave me. I, too, come from a blemished past. I wasn’t so keen with the beginning of the story because it was hard to see where it was going. Francine Rivers has insight into real-life issues and makes no apology for writing about them in the raw. I struggled to keep reading, until it started maintaining the usual style. A successful LA artist, Roman Velasco appears to have everything he could possibly want?money, women, fame. Ms. Rivers' has writing down to an art form that you can't walk away from without being changed. At times, I experience anger from the residue of my past decisions, choices, actions, guilt, regret. Mine or yours. What more can you ask for? Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This was a refreshing novel that many can relate to through any of the characters. Only Grace Moore, his reluctant, newly hired personal assistant, knows how little he truly has. Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018. The Masterpiece - Ebook written by Francine Rivers. Westward Wanderers-Book Two: The Dawn Wakers, Policed (A Kennedy Stern Christian Suspense Novel) (Volume 3), Amish Romance at Christmastime: Three Novels in One Volume. When Roman asks why he didn’t know Jasper was a Christian, Jasper responds, “You never asked, and anytime I brought up spiritual matters, your eyes glazed over. I wasn’t so keen with the beginning of the story because it was hard to see where it was going. The base story is of two people with devastating childhoods finding God's perfect plans for their lives, and how they affected each other in unbelievable ways. 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