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Her Mother's Hope (Marta's Legacy, 1) Audio CD – Unabridged, March 11, 2010

by Francine Rivers (Author), Stina Nielsen (Narrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,484 ratings
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The first in an epic two-book saga by beloved author Francine Rivers, this New York Times best-selling story explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters over several generations. Near the turn of the twentieth century, fiery Marta Schneider leaves Switzerland for a better life, determined to fulfill her mother's hope. Her formative journey takes her through Europe and eventually to Canada, where she meets handsome Niclas Waltert. But nothing has prepared her for the sacrifices she must make for marriage and motherhood as she travels to the Canadian wilderness and then to the dusty Central Valley of California to raise her family. Marta's hope is to give her children a better life, but experience has taught her that only the strong survive. Her tough love is often misunderstood, especially by her oldest daughter, Hildemara Rose, who craves her mother's acceptance. Amid the drama of World War II, Hildie falls in love and begins a family of her own. But unexpected and tragic events force mother and daughter to face their own shortcomings and the ever-widening chasm that threatens to separate them forever.
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  1. Print length
    15 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Recorded Books, Inc.
  4. Publication date
    March 11, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    5.91 x 0.91 x 5.39 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1449812988
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1449812980
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Recorded Books, Inc.; Unabridged edition (March 11, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 15 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1449812988
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1449812980
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.91 x 0.91 x 5.39 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,484 ratings

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Francine Rivers

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New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her numerous bestsellers include Redeeming Love, A Voice in the Wind, and Bridge to Haven, and her work has been translated into more than thirty different languages. She is a member of Romance Writers of America's coveted Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Visit Francine online at www.francinerivers.com and connect with her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FrancineRivers) and Twitter (@FrancineRivers).

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Great story about the ups and downs of family.
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Great story about the ups and downs of family.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book about family. I enjoy Francine Rivers books and this is one of my favorites.
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Jewlz
5.0 out of 5 stars “Her Mother’s Hope” - My Mother’s Legacy
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
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So much of Marta’s mother and her papa was similar to my parents. It took me years to realize my momma’s strength and to see my dad’s weakness and fear. Seeing is one thing, grasping it and knowing it in your heart is quite another. This book helped me with that. It’s a wonderful book you’ll not only read, you’ll also embark on your own journey of healing.
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Charluke
5.0 out of 5 stars A Mother's Triumph
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2010
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This was my first Francine Rivers book and I am now reading another. I loved everything about it. I finished reading Her Mother's Hope days ago and am still reflecting on it. While it was difficult to read the abuse that the main character, Marta, endures as a girl who is too smart and not pretty enough in her father's eyes, she perseveres and finds a life that is rewarding nonetheless. It is clear that she has many regrets, but her boldness and intelligence remain a constant throughout. All of the characters in Marta's family are deep and complicated. The contrast between the Marta character and her daughter (who takes over the novel about a third of the way through) who is seen as weak and essentially the opposite of her mother in every way is extremely compelling. It was amazing to me that despite Marta's "tough love" approach toward her daughter, she always remains loved by the reader. Not an easy thing to do considering some of the things she puts her daughter through and the favortism she shows towards her other children in an effort to make her daughter stronger. The last third of the book turns back to Marta, who is now trying to move on after losing her husband. The relationship between Marta and her husband, Niklas, is also a large part of the novel and is so real that you will read sections thinking of couples you know just like them. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. I am sad that Niklas will not be a part of it though. He was one of my favorite characters in the novel and he will be missed by the reader in book 2. Although this may be considered a very spirtual book, you do not have to be a religious person to be moved by this story.
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the length and heartache
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2014
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I love long books and I love series. I enjoy staying with characters and seeing them through any and everything. This novel offers quite the opportunity to watch the characters grow and though it does drag once in awhile, it is beautiful and worth every page. I didn't realize what a saga the book was- taking two different women from childhood through to adulthood while also maintaining a colorful and interesting cast of minor characters is quite a feat. I loved the worldwide scope of Marta's experiences and I was deeply moved by Hilde and her quiet grace. But mostly I love that Jesus is at the center of this book. We get to see these characters grow in faith, walk with The Lord, struggle and fall and fail and pray... I feel like I've gotten to see Jesus's heart in all of these characters.

I listened to most of this on a car trip and I think that made it seem longer than it would had I been reading the whole thing. If you like family dramas, then don't miss it. If you are looking for immediate mystery or romance or resolution or conflict, then perhaps give it a pass. All of that is in there, to a degree, but it's slow-burning and secondary to the story as a whole.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good family saga
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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Wonderful story of hardship and love over several decades. The story starts in Switzerland and moves across the world to California.
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Judy
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this author.
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2023
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From the first page to the last page Francine Rivers holds your attention in the history of her books and the lives involved in the story. She shares biblical truth in all her writings.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Francine Rivers Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
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She is a wonderful artist and writes from the heart.
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Karen Retzlaff
5.0 out of 5 stars Great service
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023
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The book was in good condition and arrived in the time frame listed.
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Lily Pond
5.0 out of 5 stars Mother loves this book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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I bought this book for my 90 year old mother. She is absolutely loving it and can't wait to read it every day. There is nothing offensive in the book, and it's got a very rich story that is a real page turner.
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Grace Amos
5.0 out of 5 stars very motivating and educative
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2022
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I read it, and it was very informative and educative
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rothkehlchen
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
Reviewed in Germany on July 21, 2020
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Four generations, the life of 4 women, told in two books. You will feel deeply with each of them, and identify with the one you will like most, as I did. But I won't tell which one. People are different, and so are these 4 women. To know the whole story, You will have to read both books, and You will read them with pleasure, I assure You. Rivers books surely are not just light entertainment, they show real existing, hard problems, that may be shocking for some people. Please don't read it, if You just seek light entertainment. But read it, if You are interested to be a friend to people, who suffer from hardship in their life. You will understand them better, you will understand yourself better und hopefully, you will understand Gods Grace better.
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Laurence De Bezac
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
Reviewed in France on January 26, 2018
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Very good book, lots of insight and makes you want to buy the next book that is a series's in this beautiful writer style blessings
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マッチョ
5.0 out of 5 stars 母親の娘に対する力強いエール
Reviewed in Japan on June 29, 2020
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力強い成長を願うあまり、娘には気丈にそして時には残忍な程までに辛く当たりながらも、陰で一人涙する孤高の母親像を描いた感動作。MamaとHildemaraの心の葛藤により、ストーリーの展開から目が離せられなくなる。
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Gwen Readhead
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in Australia on June 17, 2019
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Her Mothers Hope is a story of one families life with all its difficulties and achievements. It all centers around the characters living their life out in faith or sometimes in pride, and the ensueing results. A good read.
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