Francine Rivers graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. From 1976 to 1985, she had a successful writing career in the general market and her books were awarded or nominated for numerous awards and prizes. Shortly after becoming a Christian in 1986, Francine wrote Redeeming Love, which has held a spot on the Christian bestseller list for nearly a decade. Her novels appear in more than 30 languages.
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