I almost never pick up a 'devotional' book. But Latayne Scott's book had a significant impact on my faith and my understanding of God's love. It is clear after reading her extremely personal look at Rahab the harlot that God's intention toward each of us is love. He loves us now, always has and always will. That's what I walked away with after reading this. The Red Cord of Hope is a challenge to reconsider how we view ourselves given our own shady histories. It teaches us how to view our past failings in the light of God's love. There are study exercises at the back which make this perfect for a small group bible study.

Scott has written a fantastic book on the faith of Rahab. This book is highly recommended!

I have read this book three times and still find it interesting each time I read it. The look into Mormon theology is fascinating and is especially interesting because it is presented by a former Mormon herself. I was looking to purchase this book for a friend who was discussing theology with me but I am disappointed to see that it is out of print.

I read this book when it first came out, and since have read a great many more on Mormonism. It is the best one out, and Zondervan should re-issue it a.s.a.p. Scott is a skilled prose writer, the story is heartfelt, and the theological/historical critique dead-on. I don't think it going to far to call this one a minor evangelical "classic." Nowhere near as thorough as the Tanners' work, but somehow just as powerful in its overall effect.

As for the reviewer who said Scott failed to mention her missionary ex-boyfriend, he needs to go back to the book-that part's in there as well.

This book is worth the time. It is a well thought out book about the theology of Mormonism and why that theology has problems with it. It is a great book not only about Mormonism but about Mrs. Scott's life experiences and both are worth the time looking at. A must-read