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Redemption CD Collection: Redemption / Remember / Return / Rejoice / Reunion
Redemption:
Kari Baxter Jacobs is furious, hurt, and confused. Her husband, Tim, a respected professor of journalism, is having an affair with a student. Stunned, Kari returns home to the Baxter family to sort things out. But when an old flame shows up, she is more confused than ever.
Remember:
Ashley Baxter has locked up her heart, convinced that no one – including God - could love her. Four unlikely people - Alzheimer’s patients - find the cracks in Ashley’s heart and slowly help her remember.
Return:
Luke, golden boy and the Baxter family’s only son, has walked away from everything that mattered most to him: his faith, his family, and Reagan, his only love. Devastated by the events of September 11, 2001, Luke decides that life is random, faith a fraud, and God a fantasy.
Rejoice:
Brooke and Peter are struggling in their marriage when they are faced with the single worst moment ever. What was supposed to be a pool party for their two daughters and a handful of children ends in disaster. As three-year-old Hayley fights for her life, the Baxter family draws together, not even sure how to pray.
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 under way, a deadly diagnosis sends shock waves through the Baxter family and threatens to tear them apart.
Kari Baxter Jacobs is furious, hurt, and confused. Her husband, Tim, a respected professor of journalism, is having an affair with a student. Stunned, Kari returns home to the Baxter family to sort things out. But when an old flame shows up, she is more confused than ever.
Remember:
Ashley Baxter has locked up her heart, convinced that no one – including God - could love her. Four unlikely people - Alzheimer’s patients - find the cracks in Ashley’s heart and slowly help her remember.
Return:
Luke, golden boy and the Baxter family’s only son, has walked away from everything that mattered most to him: his faith, his family, and Reagan, his only love. Devastated by the events of September 11, 2001, Luke decides that life is random, faith a fraud, and God a fantasy.
Rejoice:
Brooke and Peter are struggling in their marriage when they are faced with the single worst moment ever. What was supposed to be a pool party for their two daughters and a handful of children ends in disaster. As three-year-old Hayley fights for her life, the Baxter family draws together, not even sure how to pray.
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 under way, a deadly diagnosis sends shock waves through the Baxter family and threatens to tear them apart.
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First published January 1, 2005
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Karen Kingsbury
199 books11.9k followersKaren 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 bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films and as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books are being developed into a TV series slated for major network viewing sometime in the next year. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001 she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family in a matter of months. Today the couple has joined the ranks of empty nesters, living in Tennessee near five of their adult children.
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May 18, 2014
The Redemption series is one of my favorite Christian series! I read this series when my grandma was diagnosed with cancer so I related to the Baxter family.I love how Karen Kingsbury used bible verses in with the stories to help you understand verses with what's going on I'm our lives daily! I give this series a rating of five and if you haven't read it you definitely should!
August 23, 2017
THE REDEMPTION COLLECTION
This series is wonderful, the first one started out a little slow for me- but by forty percent I was all in. Each book brought both tears and joy, very inspirational.
This series is wonderful, the first one started out a little slow for me- but by forty percent I was all in. Each book brought both tears and joy, very inspirational.
April 11, 2012
using this as the 6th book in the series
July 27, 2017
(Synopsis below review)
I was going to review each book separately, but this is not so much a 5 book series as it is one VERY long book of overlapping stories, which is left with an unfinished story at the end.
This is my first Karen Kingsbury book (series). This one is co-authored by Gary Smalley so it may not have been the best choice for a first book by Karen Kingsbury for me. I say this because Gary is a counselor and I read fiction more for pleasure. I do really appreciate an undercurrent of faith; that’s why Julie Lessman has got to be my current favorite author – because she does such a good job of combining faith and passion. I do look forward to reading more of Karen’s books because I have a feeling that the books that she’s authored by herself may do just that. In this book however, ‘the message’ being conveyed to the reader was so important to the authors that they didn’t want it to be missed and it was spelled out repeatedly…to the point that I found myself skimming, rather than reading, many of the paragraphs.
I liked the characters and the stories. It did get a bit repetitive – repetitive thoughts and feelings – and I’m guessing that’s because of it being a study, not just a fictional book. It covers just about every situation a person could face and how a Christian might get through it. And also frequently addressed believers who stray and return. The thoughts and feelings are what you’d expect to experience in the given situations… and the outcomes as well. Sometimes God answers our prayers the way we want and other times, we need to accept His way/plan.
Synopsis:
This collection bundles all 5 titles in Karen Kingsbury’s beloved Redemption series into one e-book for a great value! The Redemption series won Christian Retailing’s 2005 Retailer’s Choice Award for Best Series!
The five-book Redemption series by Gary Smalley and Karen Kingsbury 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. In each book, fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen and Gary Smalley as well as discussion questions for book group use. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn’t discovered it yet.
#1 Redemption:
When Kari Baxter Jacobs finds out that her husband is involved in an adulterous relationship 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 (2005 Gold Medallion Award finalist):
In the continuing saga of the Baxter family, 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 (2005 Gold Medallion Award finalist):
This touching story allows us to see into the lives of the Baxter family as Erin and Sam attempt to adopt a child. As the family looks forward to a heartwarming reunion, they find out that Mr. and Mrs. Baxter have a secret that could change their lives forever.
I was going to review each book separately, but this is not so much a 5 book series as it is one VERY long book of overlapping stories, which is left with an unfinished story at the end.
This is my first Karen Kingsbury book (series). This one is co-authored by Gary Smalley so it may not have been the best choice for a first book by Karen Kingsbury for me. I say this because Gary is a counselor and I read fiction more for pleasure. I do really appreciate an undercurrent of faith; that’s why Julie Lessman has got to be my current favorite author – because she does such a good job of combining faith and passion. I do look forward to reading more of Karen’s books because I have a feeling that the books that she’s authored by herself may do just that. In this book however, ‘the message’ being conveyed to the reader was so important to the authors that they didn’t want it to be missed and it was spelled out repeatedly…to the point that I found myself skimming, rather than reading, many of the paragraphs.
I liked the characters and the stories. It did get a bit repetitive – repetitive thoughts and feelings – and I’m guessing that’s because of it being a study, not just a fictional book. It covers just about every situation a person could face and how a Christian might get through it. And also frequently addressed believers who stray and return. The thoughts and feelings are what you’d expect to experience in the given situations… and the outcomes as well. Sometimes God answers our prayers the way we want and other times, we need to accept His way/plan.
Synopsis:
This collection bundles all 5 titles in Karen Kingsbury’s beloved Redemption series into one e-book for a great value! The Redemption series won Christian Retailing’s 2005 Retailer’s Choice Award for Best Series!
The five-book Redemption series by Gary Smalley and Karen Kingsbury 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. In each book, fans will enjoy a personal note from Karen and Gary Smalley as well as discussion questions for book group use. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn’t discovered it yet.
#1 Redemption:
When Kari Baxter Jacobs finds out that her husband is involved in an adulterous relationship 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 (2005 Gold Medallion Award finalist):
In the continuing saga of the Baxter family, 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 (2005 Gold Medallion Award finalist):
This touching story allows us to see into the lives of the Baxter family as Erin and Sam attempt to adopt a child. As the family looks forward to a heartwarming reunion, they find out that Mr. and Mrs. Baxter have a secret that could change their lives forever.
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October 23, 2021This series showed me a whole new world.the realistic aspects of the stories were simply stunning.it spoke to me about faith and the values of life.the characters are very human with the fallacies and faults and vulnerabilities.at the same time they are presented as strong willed,loyal and with the strengths of being human.the characters were tested at various times ,at various levels.yet they remained true to their values and beliefs and persevered.the strongest point of these books is that I donot find a specific villain character.because humans are capable of both good and bad.to portray someone as villain just for the sake of story is not something that I applaud.therefore I found these series satisfying for many reasons.
November 29, 2023
These books will make you cry, laugh, and smile all through them! I have never read Karen Kingsbury until just recently, but I will definitely keep reading her books, they are wonderful!
They are the start of the Baxter family, you get to know the 5 kids, Brooke, Kari, Ashley, Luke and Erin, along with their parents, Elizabeth and John. Their lives are amazing, it’s a family I wish that I had grown up in!
These are Christian books, with God, Jesus, praying, and Bible verses in them. They are great books, highly recommended!
They are the start of the Baxter family, you get to know the 5 kids, Brooke, Kari, Ashley, Luke and Erin, along with their parents, Elizabeth and John. Their lives are amazing, it’s a family I wish that I had grown up in!
These are Christian books, with God, Jesus, praying, and Bible verses in them. They are great books, highly recommended!
December 29, 2023
Loved to go deeper into a family dynamic that was centered around Christ during tough times. Showed how many Christian families might seem to have it all together but are actually struggling with the same things non believers do as well. Inspired me to raise a family like this one with the same morals and beliefs.
January 31, 2025
The best books
Through hard marriages, dealing with tough life choices and everyday life, there is hope in all situations. The theme of redemption truly rings through the whole series. These books made me laugh, cry and feel sorrow. But, in the end m, God’s love is shown through each and every situation. I can’t recommend this book series enough.
Through hard marriages, dealing with tough life choices and everyday life, there is hope in all situations. The theme of redemption truly rings through the whole series. These books made me laugh, cry and feel sorrow. But, in the end m, God’s love is shown through each and every situation. I can’t recommend this book series enough.
April 23, 2025
I read these. (this says it is an audio book)
I often recommend Kingsbury's "Baxter Family" Series. Don't start with the "prequel"!
Start with the REDEMPTION Series! The Intrafamilial Relationships are in depth, heart warming, "realistic in Christ", and entertaining!
They pass the time quickly !
I often recommend Kingsbury's "Baxter Family" Series. Don't start with the "prequel"!
Start with the REDEMPTION Series! The Intrafamilial Relationships are in depth, heart warming, "realistic in Christ", and entertaining!
They pass the time quickly !
January 17, 2018
Great series! Loved this family.
Characters were lovable and their stories were relatable. Kingsbury captures the family dynamic in wonderful detail. I look forward to reading more of her work.
Characters were lovable and their stories were relatable. Kingsbury captures the family dynamic in wonderful detail. I look forward to reading more of her work.
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January 31, 2021You will laugh. You will cry. Your heart will be warmed.
This series of five books had all the ups and downs of a large family. All the children faces their own struggles and triumphs. In the last book you see where the parents had their own simultaneous struggle.
This series of five books had all the ups and downs of a large family. All the children faces their own struggles and triumphs. In the last book you see where the parents had their own simultaneous struggle.
January 15, 2022
I really enjoyed this series. The story lines were inventive and well informed. I was emotionally moved several times and found it easy to follow multiple story lines. Well written, thoughtful and faith building.
June 11, 2017
I love this book series and actually own Baxter family and some of her stand alone's. I reccommend this series highly to anyone.
December 15, 2017
Truly Captivating
Enjoyed this series. Kept me intrigued to continue reading! Great examples of God's love for us and that he never gives up on us or let's us go!!
Enjoyed this series. Kept me intrigued to continue reading! Great examples of God's love for us and that he never gives up on us or let's us go!!
January 22, 2019
I can’t believe how much I related to these characters. Every page was amazing. Every story was relevant and fit together. I’m reading the next set of five books.
May 20, 2019
Loved this series
I began with the end, but found that this filled in many questions. I think you would enjoy these also
I began with the end, but found that this filled in many questions. I think you would enjoy these also
February 4, 2020
I loved book 1 of the series so much I had to read more and I was not disappointed!
July 14, 2020
Excellent series! I highly recommend this Christian series! Karen Kingsbury is an amazing Christian author. I LOVE all her books! Enjoy!❤️
July 19, 2020
This was a great series!! Karen Kingsbury did a wonderful job!
July 23, 2020
Excellent!! Such a great family story! I absolutely loved it!
January 3, 2021
Life-changing fiction. Wonderful reads!
July 4, 2021
So good!!!
October 2, 2021
Nice stories
I liked the characters and much of each person's story but the whole of it seemed contrived. It didn't feel real..
I liked the characters and much of each person's story but the whole of it seemed contrived. It didn't feel real..
December 16, 2021
The Best
Redemption series was the best. Karen writes each character so deeply you feel like you know each one personally. Lots of tissues needed.
Redemption series was the best. Karen writes each character so deeply you feel like you know each one personally. Lots of tissues needed.
February 24, 2022
I think this series is the most outstanding book series I’ve ever read. Honestly, so many life lessons from the series. I can’t encourage you to read it strongly enough.
March 6, 2022
Eveb better the second time i read it!
I read this series when i had a 2 year old son. I loved it! Decided to re-read it and loves it more the second time around!
I read this series when i had a 2 year old son. I loved it! Decided to re-read it and loves it more the second time around!
January 20, 2024
This series is one of my favorite series of all time. It kept me locked in and the character development was amazing as well as the stories!
January 18, 2025
She is my all time favorite author! Love this series and all of her work!!
March 13, 2017
Awesome reading
Thoroughly enjoyed all five books in the series. I laughed and cried with the Baxter family and grew in my Faith along with them.
Thoroughly enjoyed all five books in the series. I laughed and cried with the Baxter family and grew in my Faith along with them.
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