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“When she felt the tears coming up, building like a great hard pressure inside her, hot, so hot she thought they would burn, she swallowed them down deeper and deeper until they became a hard little stone in her chest.”

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Francine Rivers
Francine Rivers

Francine Rivers is an American Christian author known for her novels that focus on Christian themes and touching stories. Born in 1947, she began writing in 1982 and has published numerous best-selling books. Rivers' works often revolve around faith, family, and love, and have gained popularity among readers worldwide. more

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