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Her Mother's Hope
Her Mother's Hope | Francine Rivers
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2011 Retailers Choice Award winner!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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JenlovesJT47
JenlovesJT47
Her Mother's Hope | Francine Rivers
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This is one of my favorite books & I try to reread it every few years. It starts in Switzerland in 1902, when Marta is 12. She is forced to drop out of school by her abusive father. She has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge & is very ambitious. She eventually ends up in California with her husband & children, & we follow the story of her daughter, Hildemara. Book 2 continues the story of her granddaughter, Carolyn. 5⭐️ Highly recommend.

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Nik_reads
Nik_reads
Her Mother's Hope | Francine Rivers
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Loved this book. Can‘t wait to read the second.

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JenlovesJT47
JenlovesJT47
Her Mother's Hope | Francine Rivers
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This is in my top 3 favorite books of all time, and even though it‘s at least my 6th time reading it, I got sucked in as usual and read it in 2 days. I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical fiction. Marta is such a badass and I feel like I‘m there every time, taking the journey with her. Can‘t wait to read book 2 soon! 5⭐️

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AmyK1 I love this and the sequel too. I need to read them again. It‘s been a couple years since the last time. 4y
JenlovesJT47 @AmyK1 they are so good! I think Marta is such an interesting person, definitely way ahead of her time! 4y
monkeygirlsmama I will have to check this out one day. 4y
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Rusty37
Rusty37
Her Mother's Hope | Francine Rivers
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1. Her Mother's Hope
2. Her Father's Daughter
3. My Sister's Keeper
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5. Stories from Grandma's Attic
6.
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8. Uncle Tom's Cabin
9. Boy in the Dress
10. Glass Bird Girl
11.
12. Best Friends
13.
14. Time Traveller's Wife
15. Good Husband of Zebra Drive
16. King of Attolia
17. Bookseller's Tale
18. 11th Orphan
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21. Girl on the Train
22. Biddy and Quilla
23. English Passengers
24. Admiral Hornblower
25. Old Friends and New

Rusty37 18/25 Fun quiz, but tough! I'll edit if I think of any more. Thanks @Kaye 7y
Kaye Thanks for giving it a try ♥️ , Daisy. It‘s harder than I thought it‘d be. Next time I‘ll try to think of one a bit less taxing on the brain. I couldn‘t get them all, either. 7y
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JenlovesJT47
JenlovesJT47
Her Mother's Hope | Francine Rivers
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This is one of my favorite books, and on my 4th or 5th re-read, I decided to listen to the audiobook. The narrator did a great job with all of the various accents. This is the first in a two-part series that spans four generations of women, starting in Switzerland and ending in California. The series takes you from 1901 Switzerland to present day. Each time I read this I love it even more. About to start book 2. Happy reading and happy 4th! 🇺🇸

Megabooks 😃🎉🇺🇸 8y
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