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A Season for Tending Audiobook, by Cindy Woodsmall Play Audiobook Sample

A Season for Tending Audiobook

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Read By: Stina Nielsen Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Amish Vines and Orchards Series Release Date: November 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781470328368

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

47

Longest Chapter Length:

28:01 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:40 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

15:23 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

25

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Publisher Description

New York Times and CBA best-selling author Cindy Woodsmall is widely celebrated for her inspirational tales and keen understanding of the Amish community. In A Season for Tending, Old Order Amish Rhoda Byler retreats behind her garden walls when her unusual ability to grow herbs and berries arouses suspicions in the community. But then she encounters a girl letting loose during rumschpringe, and Rhoda is drawn to a family whose fate is soon intertwined with her own.

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"Cindy Woodsmall is an excellent writer. I loved the characters especially spunky Rhoda and I can relate to Leah at times (not all the time, but at times). One thing that bothers me is that "Ya" is spelled wrong, in my opinion, (in all the Amish novels I've read "Jah" is the correct way of using the word) I have grown accustomed to Jah and prefer it, but I digress. A Season for Tending is little slow paced for my liking, but it holds enough secrets and mystery to keep me intrigued and reading. Rhoda's story is at times an angering one, but the King family will become very dear to your heart! In the beginning I wasn't sure I would like to continue with the series, but as I kept reading Cindy kept drawing me in with her humor and secretive tale. I now can tell you that I MUST look into the next book in the series and I will be recommending this book even though I felt I could not give it the full 5 stars. There where times when I thought I would lose interest, but you MUST keep reading. My biggest issues with A Season for Tending is the Pennsylvania Dutch terms and words that where, in my opinion, wrong, and the fact that it would have held my attention more if it where faster paced in the begging. Yet in the end the story picked up speed nicely and ended VERY VERY well! Over all a good read!I must compliment Kelly L. Howard what a wonderful cover designer she is. The cover for A Season for Tending is both beautiful and striking. The description of Rhoda Byler is reflected wonderfully in the photo of the girl portrayed on the cover. Excellent work!My songs for this book are: "In the Garden" by Shari Knapp, "Only a Mountain" Jason Castro (because God is always with you and Jesus will always guide you :) ), and (even though it's not a perfect fit) "Collide" by Howie DayExodus 14:14~ASC"

— Amada (4 out of 5 stars)

A Season for Tending Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Absolutely loved this book! The different relationships, the questions, the secrets, each character "finding" him/herself.....great!!! Cindy Woodsmall weaves a great story and leaves it hanging at the end! "

    — Becky, 2/20/2014
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    " Oh my gosh I could not put this book down! It was amazing. Can not wait for the next one to come out in the spring and I am going to have to check out some of her others!!! "

    — Amy, 2/15/2014
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    " The problem I have with Cindy Woodsmall's books is the inability I have to put them down. I loved this book! The author has a knack for creating likable, real, flawed characters with real problems and obstacles to solving them. I can not wait for the next in the series! "

    — Lisa, 2/4/2014
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    " I've read a lot of Amish fiction, and this is one of the better ones. I enjoyed meeting all of the main characters and grew to like them as the book progressed. The main character is Rhoda, who has two talents: an unusual intuitive spirit and a green thumb. Then there is the King family with their apple orchard. You will read a bit before learning the connection between two seemingly different stories. I was a bit concerned about the reactions of some of Rhoda's neighbors and those in the community to her intuitive talent - I had to check to see that the setting was a modern one, because the superstitions sounded like something you wouldn't encounter this day and age - but don't let that detract you from a good story. The book does just end, so if you are a reader who likes to know immediately what is going to happen, you might hold off until the next book in the series comes out. I learned something about growing apples organically also; I enjoy learning new things, an added bonus when a book is as enjoyable as this one. "

    — Beth, 1/18/2014
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    " Cindy Woodsmall should win multiple awards for this novel! If she doesn't there is something wrong with the judges. It is a must read, even if you are not a fan of Amish fiction. The twists and turns in the plot will keep you captivated from beginning to end. "

    — Jodi, 12/15/2013
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    " I really liked this first book of the series. The unique characters exploring the blessings and hardships of life makes this a very compelling story. "

    — Katie, 9/27/2013
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    " I liked this story because it wasn't overly Amish (spouting their religion) She let the characters live. You could visualize these things happening. "

    — Vicki, 9/25/2013
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    " Excellent story. I even shed a few tears. That doesn't happen often. "

    — Gwen, 9/22/2013
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    " looking forward tot he rest of the series "

    — Kathy, 7/10/2013
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    " Excellent. People with problems forgive and work together to solve more problems. "

    — Pat, 6/6/2013
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    " I loved this book. Such genuine characters. This story of the present day Amish was one I won't forget. I am looking forward to the continuation of the story when book # 2 comes out in the spring. "

    — Sally, 5/10/2013
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    " I've read everything Cindy Woodsmall has written and lived all her books. I enjoyed this one just as much; couldn't put it down near the end. Can't wait for the 2nd book in the series. "

    — Melissa, 3/29/2013
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    " This book started off slow but it becomes addicting quick! The budding love triangle between Rhoda and the King brothers draws the reader in and keeps the reader wanting more. The several subplots also catch and keep your attention and it ends perfectly...wanting the 2nd book of the series! "

    — Maribeth, 3/24/2013
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    " Great book. I love to garden and have an herb garden. I also can so this book was right up my alley. I was canning applesauce at the time I read the book. "

    — Connie, 1/25/2013
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    " I really enjoyed this story. I am anxious for the next one to come out so I can continue the story. Good characters. "

    — Judith, 1/3/2013

About Cindy Woodsmall

Cindy Woodsmall is the Christian Booksellers Association bestselling author of eighteen works of fiction and one nonfiction book. Her writing has been featured on ABC‘s Nightline and the front page of the Wall Street Journal

About Stina Nielsen

Stina Nielsen is an actress and audiobook narrator. Her reading of Kevin Henke’s Junonia earned her a 2011 Best Voice from AudioFile magazine. She is the winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards.