A Gift of Grace: A Novel Audiobook

" May be the most annoying book I've read. I think the author went a little thesaurus crazy. No one 'walked' in this book. They sideled, sauntered, clomped, padded, shambled, tread, and schlepped. No one 'sat down', they 'sank'. I've never read anything like it. I always like stories with recipes as I love to try them out. I thought it was strange that the recipes in this book were not recipes for the foods mentioned in the story. It would have been interesting to see the shoo-fly pie recipe or the chocolate oatmeal cake recipe. I managed to make it through the story which wasn't really worth the effort. It was too predictable. I usually really enjoy stories set in Amish communities but not this one. "

" Definitely the material of a Christian Lifetime or Hallmark movie. Very feel-good but little depth. I don't think I'll read the rest of the series and grateful it was free on Kindle. "

" I picked up this book because it reminded me of another series (due to character names/similarities to that series). After reading, it still reminds me a bit, but mainly because it's the same genre. Though the Amish are portrayed slightly different here, specifically the language dialect (ex. stated the Penn. Dutch word for father is "Dat", whereas before I'd learned father was "Daad"). The recipes are kind of neat, left wanting to try several of them after reading. One slight disappointment as I read the intro to the next book in the series is not finding out what more happens to the older sister sooner. One of the books in the series will pick up with younger sister again, but Jake and Jessica was such a cute little couple (friends, technically). Oh well. Still, I liked the read and look forward to the rest of the series. "

" In A Gift of Grace Rebecca Kauffman receives custody of her two nieces after their parents die in a car accident. Lindsey and Jessica were already having a hard time coping with their parents death before being drug to an Amish town. They had to respect the Amish ways. Lindsey adjusted quickly but it took Jessica a bit longer.This book was really good. The author did very well explaining the Amish culture. This book was great for people like me who love learning about the Amish. "

" I truly enjoy the books that are written in Amish country. I'm just amazed at their lifesyle. Could I live it??? Sometimes I think I could. It's such a simple lifestyle. "

" A sweet story, set in Bird-In-Hand, PA, about being torn between family members, listening for God's will and forgiveness. "

" I really enjoy "Amish" books, they bring out the simple life in the un-rushed lane. This one was especially interesting because the main character had to take charge of 2 nieces that had never lived this simple live. One was accepting and the other niece fought it tooth and nail. In the end. one niece joined the "Order" and the other decided against it. The trials and errors kept the book moving. "

" I originally got this because it was relatively cheap. I did find it quite good and different from what I normally would have chosen (not necessarily bad for me to change every once in a while) "

" free on my kindle. Was actually a pretty good read. "

" I loved this book, it was very good, took me about 2 days to read. I cannot wait to start and finish books 2 and 3 "

" Rebecca's sister dies and Rebecca becomes guardian to two teen-age girls. Raised "English", will the girls find their path with The People? This was a really enjoyable book. "

" Wonderful book! I can's wait to get my hands on the next is this series. "

" good book. unselfish love and listen to the heart. "

" Am starting this book 8/18/12 "

" This book is BAD!! its free and NOT worth reading. Save yourself for a good paid for book. "

" Another Amish based book. I'm not sure how I feel about them. Granted this is my second try at a series, but they all have everybody gossiping, out of control, and leaders who just point fingers rather than discuss and find out the truth. I can't believe that the community is actually like that. "

" This book was good it really expressed the strictness of the Amish. "

" Can't wait for the sequel! I haven't read a good amish book in a long while! "

" Really enjoyed this book. I'm definitely going to read the others in the series. It was a little bit predictable but that didn't take away from the story at all. I like this author's style of writing and the characters seemed very real. "

" I did enjoy reading this first book in the Kauffman Bakery Series and do look forward to the next book but at times the author repeats the same verse of scripture way too many times and it begins to sound trite. "

" Definitely different than my normal books but very interesting plus the recipes rock "

" can't wait for the sequel "

" I loved this book, it was very good, took me about 2 days to read. I cannot wait to start and finish books 2 and 3 "

" First time reading this author of Amish fiction. I enjoyed the story, but the author's style of writing was repetitive and the dialogue seemed unnatural. I do look forward to reading more in the series, as I liked the characters. "

" Great reading. Love to read about the Amish lifestyle. About two girls who parents die in an auto accident and go to live with their Amish aunt. One easily fits in and the other is criticized for not following their ways and laws. "

" Readable but too preachy for my taste. "

" I really enjoyed this book. i especially loved the way that it had recipies in it. And I am planning on trying some of them. "

" This book brought back memories of trips to Lancaster, PA for me. I enjoyed learning about the Amish culture by reading it. "

" good book. unselfish love and listen to the heart. "

" Novel about a childless Amish couple who take in their two English neices whose parents have died. Some aspects don't seem fully explored or realistic. "

" This was one of the free books that Kindle was offering for a limited time and I decided to check it out. It was a simple read, but a beautiful story about second chances and listening to God's voice...I'll probably read the second book in the series. "

" Good story; easy read. I enjoyed following the lives of the characters and found myself wanting more as the book concluded (I believe it's part of a series). However, I found the epilogue lacking and disliked it's cliffhanger-esq ending. "

" I truly enjoy the books that are written in Amish country. I'm just amazed at their lifesyle. Could I live it??? Sometimes I think I could. It's such a simple lifestyle. "

" good book. we should pay more attention to listening what the message really is. Listen with the heart. "