--- product_id: 4121258 title: "The Atonement Child: A Novel (A Heart-Wrenching but Uplifting Contemporary Christian Fiction Novel)" price: "$51.35" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4121258-the-atonement-child-a-novel-a-heart-wrenching-but-uplifting store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 4.7/5 star rating from 4,480 readers Top 300 rank in Contemporary Christian Fiction Bestselling author acclaim The Atonement Child: A Novel (A Heart-Wrenching but Uplifting Contemporary Christian Fiction Novel) **Price:** $51.35 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Dive into a story that challenges faith and inspires hope — don’t miss this unforgettable journey! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Atonement Child: A Novel (A Heart-Wrenching but Uplifting Contemporary Christian Fiction Novel) - **How much does it cost?** $51.35 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4121258-the-atonement-child-a-novel-a-heart-wrenching-but-uplifting) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Engaging and unputdownable:** Readers report being hooked from start to finish, making it a must-read for contemporary Christian fiction fans. - • **Faith-centered emotional resonance:** A moving Christian fiction novel that wrestles with forgiveness, redemption, and God’s presence in hardship. - • **Critically acclaimed and widely loved:** From a New York Times bestselling author with thousands of glowing reviews. - • **Heartfelt multi-generational narrative:** Explore the powerful journey of three generations of women confronting faith and difficult choices. - • **Thought-provoking and balanced storytelling:** Delivers a nuanced perspective on sensitive topics like abortion with compassion and depth. ## Overview The Atonement Child is a bestselling contemporary Christian fiction novel by Francine Rivers, ranked in the top 300 in its category and boasting a 4.7-star rating from over 4,400 readers. It tells a deeply emotional and balanced story of a college student facing an unplanned pregnancy after trauma, exploring themes of faith, forgiveness, and redemption across three generations of women. ## Description From the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece ―and “one of [Christian fiction’s] most honored and talented writers” ( Library Journal )―comes a heart-wrenching but uplifting story about a highly controversial topic. College student Dynah Carey knew where her life was headed. Engaged to a wonderful man, the daughter of doting parents, a faithful child of God―she has it all. Then the unthinkable happens: Dynah’s perfect life is irrevocably changed by a rape that results in an unwanted pregnancy. Her family is torn apart and her seemingly rock-solid faith is pushed to the limits as she faces the most momentous choice of her life: to embrace or to end the life within her. This is ultimately a tale of three generations of women, as Dynah’s plight forces both her mother and her grandmother to confront the choices they made. Written with balance and compassion, this family drama brings a new perspective to the widely debated topic of abortion. A moving Christian women’s fiction novel Poignant themes of wrestling with God, forgiveness, and redemption Explores sensitive topics in a thoughtful, nuanced manner Review: Great read - Such a good read. Story had me hooked from the beginning. Definitely would recommend! Review: And Then I Cried - I have loved everyone of Francine Rivers books, but this one I couldn't stop reading until I finished. Her walk with God is so very apparent in her books and this one deals with a young woman attending a Bible based college, who is raped one night after work and is faced with the aftermath when she discovers she is pregnant. Should she get an abortion or keep the baby, and the emotions it stirs up in all those around her. Through it all secrets come out, relationships change and decisions are questioned. What will Dyna do, and who, besides God, will stand beside her! The emotions in this book brought me to tears and then to smiles. If you are a Christian facing the decision to either have an abortion or keep the baby, you'll find the emotions and decisions enlightening! ## Features - Great product! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #68,070 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #288 in Contemporary Christian Fiction (Books) #1,929 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction #2,701 in Contemporary Women Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,480 Reviews | ## Images ![The Atonement Child: A Novel (A Heart-Wrenching but Uplifting Contemporary Christian Fiction Novel) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91F9jzKz8rL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read *by L***S on January 9, 2026* Such a good read. Story had me hooked from the beginning. Definitely would recommend! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ And Then I Cried *by C***E on July 3, 2025* I have loved everyone of Francine Rivers books, but this one I couldn't stop reading until I finished. Her walk with God is so very apparent in her books and this one deals with a young woman attending a Bible based college, who is raped one night after work and is faced with the aftermath when she discovers she is pregnant. Should she get an abortion or keep the baby, and the emotions it stirs up in all those around her. Through it all secrets come out, relationships change and decisions are questioned. What will Dyna do, and who, besides God, will stand beside her! The emotions in this book brought me to tears and then to smiles. If you are a Christian facing the decision to either have an abortion or keep the baby, you'll find the emotions and decisions enlightening! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oh my goodness gracious *by S***R on July 11, 2019* Wow. What more is there to say?! What a truly amazing, heart wrenching, inspiring, and accurate book. I think it’s so important in today’s age that we discuss these hard topics and wow does this book do this. It’s a craft of love and beauty. Intricately woven, each piece knitted together for a seamless finish. As someone who a year ago was not living in Christ and thought abortion was a good solution for people, God brought me back to him and slowly was changing my heart. And boy, did this book lovingly hold my heart and any questions I had left, this book was able to vanquish. This was such an amazing story. It showed the repercussions of our consequences so well, while also showing us the wonder of who God is. I thought with the portraying of Elizabeth in the office and her views on christianity/ her community church were so apt for today’s age. We are rallied against to accept abortion even in what are supposed to be, Christian groups and it was a beautiful portrayal of that. I cannot recommend this book enough. It was such a pleasure to read! It also was not condemning of people who had had abortions. It was just such a wonderful book! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Atonement Child: A Novel (A Heart-Wrenching but Uplifting Contemporary Christian Fiction Novel) - The Scarlet Thread: A Novel (The Historical Christian Fiction Story of Two Women, Centuries Apart, Joined through a Journal from the Oregon Trail) - Leota's Garden: A Novel (A Contemporary Christian Fiction Story of Grace, Reconciliation, and Second Chances) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/4121258-the-atonement-child-a-novel-a-heart-wrenching-but-uplifting](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4121258-the-atonement-child-a-novel-a-heart-wrenching-but-uplifting) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*