The Redemption Collection: Redemption / Remember / Return / Rejoice / Reunion
Description
The complete 5-book bestselling Christian fiction series that has sold nearly 2 million copies!
These original Baxter Family books have captivated millions of readers and are now an original television series produced by Roma Downey and Will Packer.
This collection bundles the five-book Redemption series from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "heart-tugging and emotional" ( Romantic Times) life-changing fiction, co-authored with Gary Smalley, which centers around the Baxter family. As readers follow the hopes and struggles of the family, they will explore key relationship themes as well as the larger theme of redemption, both in characters' spiritual lives and in their relationships. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn't discovered it yet.
Share the Baxter family's joys and struggles, triumphs and pain.
#1 Redemption:
When Kari Baxter Jacobs finds out that her husband is involved in an affair and wants a divorce, she decides she will love him and remain faithful to her marriage at all costs. This book shows how God can redeem seemingly hopeless relationships, and it illustrates one of Gary Smalley's key messages: Love is a decision.
#2 Remember:
Convinced she could make it on her own, Ashley Baxter has kept the most important people in her life at a distance-her family, the man who loves her, and the God she is sure can never forgive her. Now, just as she begins to open her heart, the events of September 11 rip into Ashley's world and she is led to heartbreaking and hope-filled decisions that will forever change her life. This story vividly illustrates that we must value others more than ourselves, and it drives home one of Gary Smalley's key messages: Honor one another.
#3 Return:
This touching novel reunites readers with the Baxter family and focuses on the only Baxter son, Luke. He is determined to leave his faith and his past behind and embrace a new, free-thinking future. But what he doesn't realize is that his past holds a secret even he doesn't know. When Luke finds out, his comfortable new life is turned upside-down, and he must turn back to his roots.
#4 Rejoice:
Brooke Baxter has achieved everything this world has to offer-a prestigious career, a beautiful home, and two wonderful children. Her recent return to her faith is an encouragement to her family. But if she faces tremendous loss, can her fledgling faith and her rocky marriage survive?
#5 Reunion:
Plans are being made for a family reunion. Nearly all the adult Baxter children have a reason to celebrate-except one. As the preparations get underway, a deadly diagnosis sends shockwaves through the Baxter family and threatens to tear them apart.
Each book in this heartwarming family drama includes:
- Inspirational themes that encourage readers in their faith
- A personal note from Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley
- Discussion questions for book clubs
Winner of Christian Retailing's Retailer's Choice Award for Best Series!
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Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America's favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped national bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books have been developed into a TV series slated to debut soon. Karen is also the creator of the new YOU WERE SEEN movement, currently sweeping the nation. She is an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. She and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren. Find out more about Karen at KarenKingsbury.com and at YouWereSeen.com.
Gary Smalley is one of the country's best known authors and speakers on family relationships. He is the bestselling and award-winning author or coauthor of 65+ books, along with several popular films and videos. He has spent over 40 years learning, teaching and counseling about marriage and family. He has spoken to over 2 million people in live conferences. Smalley had his own national and world wide TV Marriage Infomercial for over 7 years from 1988 to 1995. He won the most popular TV ad for two years. He has also appeared on national television programs such as Oprah, Extra, The Today Show, and Focus on the Family radio show, as well as numerous other national radio programs.
Gary and his wife, Norma, have been married for 50 years and live in Colorado. They have three adult children and 10 grandchildren. Greg and Erin Smalley are heading up the Focus on the Family Marriage and Parenting division, Michael and Amy Smalley are the creators of ER4Love (Save your Marriage in Two Days) and Roger and Kari Gibson are heading up the National Assemblies of God's marriage and family division.
