Francine Rivers

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Sierra Clanton Madrid can't believe her husband Alex would take a new job and uproot the family to Los Angeles without consulting her. Armed with righteous anger, Sierra turns their home into a battleground, even after they make the move. Alex chases success, both business and social, to compensate for his insecurities about his Hispanic immigrant roots. Both Alex and Sierra are so caught up in themselves that neither tries to understand the other or seeks God's will. Soon their perfect marriage lies in shambles. Then Sierra's mother gives her the journal of a female ancestor and a handcrafted quilt made with a scarlet thread. A long-ago story of pain and redemption bears remarkable parallels to Sierra's situation. Will she learn her lesson before it's too late? Rivers tells a powerful story of marital love tested in a crucible. Your hanky will not be dry, nor your heart unchallenged, as the characters learn the lessons of surrender to God's sovereignty and unconditional love.
—Romantic Times

Here is the remarkable, beautiful story of Sierra Madrid, a bold, rash, and determined woman of the nineties, and Mary Kathryn Murray, a young pioneer on the Oregon trail. Two women, centuries apart, are joined through a tattered journal as they contend with God, husbands, even themselves, until they fall into the arms of the One who loves them unconditionally. A Wonderful book!
– Advent Christian Witness

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Hi I am absolutely glued to the story - it is so amazingly written and God is portrayed so easily that I am sure that non-christians and non-believers will also enjoy the story and then learn about the Lord. Take care and God Bless, love Delia Leopold (South Africa)
- Delia Leopold

When I read this book I cried so much.I was the character in this book but in a real life story.My marriage was fallling apart and I was having a hard time forgiving myself for some horrible mistakes that I had made.I believe God used this book to allow me to forgive myself, because that was one of the hardest things to do.The Scarlet Thread has a profound message to it and I praise God for His forgivness.
- Annabelle

i'm not finished but i have been reading it for a week and cannot put it down. the book is really great! i came on the website to see what book i can read after i finish this one!!
- Lauren G.

Gripping. Whilst I was reading this book I cried, I became angry, I hated . . . and then, I forgave. I will never forget this book. One of the best I've read.
- Sandra Gouvêa/UK

this book was really good i couldnt put it down... Francine Rivers did it againg a book i could read over adn over...
- Jesus Rocks

I just read this book and thought that it was great. My mom actually recommended it to me and I am very glad that she did because this is a book that I will never forget!! Thank you so much.
- kristen cole

I just finished this lovely book and really enjoyed the journeys of two women who overcame tremendous difficulties, but came to see Christ's love permeating their lives. Thank you Ms. Rivers
- MomWJW

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