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	book  Mar 11, 2007
Great book; should be a must read for all young girls and the parents of children who are pregnant and not married. Gives a great message of how the road of christianity is not easy.
	A book of healling not just a band-aid.  Feb 22, 2007
At the risk of sounding like a God freak [which I am] I must respond to some who think this book unrealistic. Though this may not be your reality it is the reality of many faceless, unnamed women [and men]. I shared this book with my sister who in presenting it to other members of her bible study group was amazed to find out how many other women shared similar experiences. In almost every instance they tried to put this experience behind them and through reading the book were able to finally share their experiences with others and address feelings that have been plaguing them for years. I view Ms. Rivers' book as a cry to girls who find themselves in similar situations. It helps them to realize the cruel reality of the circumstances that they find themselves in. That abortion is not the quick fix that it can sometimes be promoted as. It showed that one's life is forever changed by such a decision. It also shows that it takes the love that only God can give to help heal the heart of someone who has to endure such a painful experience. The book does not just promote anti-abortionism; it illuminates the fact that none of us are perfect and that we are all trying to make it and sometimes deal with decisions that we made when we were too young to understand the magnitude of what we were doing [whether that is abortion or something else]. Dinah's attack and rape was totally horrible but the hurt that her mother and grandmother harbored over the years was definitely a noose around their necks. It may seem that Dinah's rape was glossed over so that Ms. Rivers could stand on her anti-abortion soapbox but is this how she feels or is she showing how victims are really treated? Deal with the "problem" or get rid of the "problem" and move on with your life. It's not like getting the abortion was going to make Dinah forget what happened to her. Doesn't society too have its own guidelines as to when it is acceptable or unacceptable to abort a child: it's okay when you are raped but woe to the one who willingly engaged in the act. The books shows that the decision is not an easy one no matter the circumstances. What some of us may overlook in reading this book and noting all of the "coincidences" is that Dinah was most disappointed with her mother and grandmother because they tried to hide their pasts from her as she faced a decision they had already made in their own lives. In this world that we live in today we sometimes need someone who will be brave enough to expose their wounds and tell the true story to help someone else who is going through. Some look at other incidents in the book [such as the restaurant having a job opening right when Dinah needed work] as mere coincidences. I saw them as God showing His love for one of His children. Often times we complain about how the world has become and then when God sends us something or someone to show us just how much He loves us we are quick to mark it off as a coincidence instead of acknowledging that in this big, wide world there is someone who is willing to give us the conditional love that so many of us yearn for and never think we can receive. Thank you Ms. Rivers. You will never know how much the Atonement Child and Redeeming Love helped me to see that God can not only save but love a wretch like me.
	another amazing work!!  Feb 17, 2007
The first book I read by Francine Rivers was Redeeming Love and like everyone ~ couldn't put it down! I would have to say Atonement Child is much less intense of a read, however still equally as page turning!! I love that the author adds so many different unspoken thoughts of what is going on in the minds of the characters as far as talking with Jesus is concerned. I find all their thoughts are what mine would be, right down to questioning Gods existence, love and protection. I have not yet finished (will by 3rd day!), but I can see Gods hand in the whole picture! I am excited for the outcome of the story as well as my own relationship with Jesus! Thank you Francine for another powerful, convicting read!!
	Excellent Read   Feb 14, 2007
This book was so engrossing and if it was in my power I would pass it along to all teens. The rape of a Christian college student was horrendous, a girl who tried every day to live a life that would honor God. The ordeal she went through with her friends, boyfriend and even the college dean was enough to make anyone feel hopeless with nowhere to turn. This was a girl who had her head screwed on right and looked forward to a bright future, but when her parents did not respond with a positive attitude, she felt abandoned. This scenario could easily happen and the courage Dynah showed was very uplifting and inspiring. Those who are pro-choice are not likely to recommend "The Atonement Child" for obvious reasons but I gladly do. As you can gather, I am against abortion simply because common sense tells me that if I do anything to prevent the birth of a baby then I have killed a child.
	Hopelessly Unrealistic---One of the Worst Books I've Read  Jan 25, 2007
If you intend to read this book, you may not want to read my review, as it gives away most of the story line. That being said, I must respectfully state that this was one of the most unrealistic books I have ever read. The story line was tailored to further the cause of the author's obvious anti-abortion stance in such a way that it actually weakens the argument. Now, I am not in favor of abortion, but it just seems a little far fetched that a young virgin woman is raped, refuses a morning after pill to guard against potential pregnancy before it occurs,(I know, another point for debate),she gets thrown out of school, her 'loving' Christian fiance dumps her, his best friend moves right in to convince her to have the baby because, coincidentally, he just happened to have gotten a girl pregnant in his past and she had an abortion, which he regrets. So naturally he can't wait to become a father to this baby. (Of course, if he had become a father to his girlfriend's baby, he probably wouldn't have been able to get the college education that is now going to enable him to support and father this 'atonement child.') But the coincidences don't stop there, they seem to come crawling out of the woodwork. Let's see, the girl's mother had an abortion years ago, her grandmother also had one (because her own life was in grave danger)...several members of her church come forward to form an anonymous group of upstanding women whose lives are a shambles because they all have had abortions. When the girl runs away from home, she just happens to stop to eat at a diner where business is very slow, but they are desperate to hire a waitress, and throw in free meals--what luck! Then, of course, the ex-fiance's friend hunts her down, because after all, he has to alleviate his guilt over his loss by making sure she has this baby. I was looking forward to a thoughtful, realistic presentation of the heartbreaking problem a woman is faced with when, as a result of rape, she has to decide whether to terminate a pregnancy. Again, I want to state that I am not saying the author is wrong to be against abortion, but the story is just too pat--most women in this situation don't have a guy chomping at the bit just dying to marry her and be an instant father to a child conceived as a result of a violent assault, and the decision to have the child would undoubtedly have catastrophic effects on the woman's life, and her ability to support herself and her baby, regardless of how much she would love the child. The cost of health care and delivery alone would be devastating, not to mention working, child care, housing, etc., and raising a child in poverty is also heartbreaking, as would be giving the child up for adoption. This book makes it appear that there is an easy solution to such a problem when there simply isn't. The best persuasion acknowledges the opposing point of view and proceeds to refute it. The author fails to do this, and consequently fails to write a believable story.

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