Lydias Charm: An Amish Widow Starts Over in Charm, Ohio (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Wanda Brunstetter Play Audiobook Sample

Lydia's Charm: An Amish Widow Starts Over in Charm, Ohio Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Brooke Sanford Publisher: Oasis Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: August 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Lydia King is suddenly a widow and moves her son and herself to Charm, Ohio, to be close to her mother and help with her grandfather. But is her heart ready for romance when gifts begin appearing on her porch from a mysterious source? Menno Troyer, a furniture store owner, is also recently widowed and the father of four energetic boys. He has come to realize that, though he doesn't think he's ready to love again, his sons need a mother. Levi Stutzman, another newcomer to the area, is the only one in his family not handicapped by dwarfism, and he has dedicated his life to caring for them. Though determined never to marry, he is always willing to be of help to others. Will the anonymous gifts left for Lydia bring her hope for a new life? And when tragedy befalls her yet again, will the mysterious gift-giver be there to support her?

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"This was my first encounter with the writing of Wanda Brunstetter and I'm quite hooked now! Lydia's Charm is so different from other Amish Fiction novels that I've read and quite refreshing at that! Lydia returns home with her son to Charm, Ohio to live with her mother and her grandfather whose health is quickly failing. Brunstetter has addressed some very serious life issues within this novel such as the loss of a spouse, single parenting, and strained familial bonds, as well as prejudice within the Amish community; all presented with such grace and emotion. This is rather a sad novel and I often found myself moved to tears at several points and unable to bring myself to put this book down, but yet, at the same time, I found it to be so endearing and inspirational. Brunstetter is truly a remarkable storyteller! My overall rating for this novel is a five and highly recommend it! I loved every page!"

— Kimberly (5 out of 5 stars)

Lydia's Charm: An Amish Widow Starts Over in Charm, Ohio (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Having major issues with this book. Too cut and dry with no real emotion. May be a DNF. "

    — Katie(babs), 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was such a wonderful book. I love books about the Amish. It really shows you how there lives are and gives you a look that you may not see otherwise. "

    — Cassandra, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book has some really sad parts. So if you are wanting a good cry (and who doesn't sometimes) then I highly recommend this book. While it is a good book and you care about the characters (very important in my opinion) I didn't really like some of them. "

    — Michelle, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The are one of my favorite genre of books. Liked this one better than White Christmas Pie. This one made me cry in places and smile in others. "

    — Jennifer, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book about an Amish Family "

    — Janice, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I won this book at a community day at a local zoo Summer 2011, and found it to be a pleasant read. "

    — Kim, 10/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Won this book from first reads (thanks). Really a good book. I so enjoyed this look at the Amish life. Lydia and her young son, after the death of her husband. moves to Charm, Oh to live with her Mother. "

    — +, 7/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " What a book: Lesson learned no matter how much life would be difficult and challenging one could make it if they hold on to God! Always admired Amish people believe and faith! "

    — Tserhapetros, 7/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What a lovely, homely story. I loved that the author kept me wondering which man she would choose the whole way through. I loved the way all the characters developed and changed for the better. "

    — Kathy, 7/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Sweet christian read. Not sure you would really call this a "romance", the attraction between the main characters was vague. The conclusion was pleasant. "

    — Shelley, 6/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical Brunstetter, in that it was very predictable and had a few plot holes. Some plotlines bordered on the ridiculous. I am becoming more disenchanted with this author. "

    — Kelley, 2/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Lydia's Charm was a wonderful Amish romance and the setting of Charm, Ohio was indeed charming. "

    — Judith, 12/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found this book to be very sad. I was reading it at the college I attend, and was trying hard not to cry in the cafeteria. "

    — Michelle, 10/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I thought it was a shade on the depressing side with two deaths and the heroines mother dealing with some latent anger issues. I also thought there was too much involvement from children in this story. 2.75 stars "

    — Sherri, 6/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " enjoyed the book, easy read. "

    — Tracy, 4/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very enjoyable, soothes the soul after reading some intense books. "

    — Beth, 1/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like this author and her books about Amish young adults courting, although they are a little bit predictable. This one still kept me guessing to the end though. "

    — NaDell, 12/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is an easy to read book. A bit different than my favorite Amish writer Beverly Lewis but a very nice story. There is no mystery to it, no murders, etc. but it kept me guessing who Lydia would marry.I think all Amish readers will enjoy this book. "

    — Diana, 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It is my favorite book so far by Wanda. It is very gripping And i could hardly put it down i finished it in 2 1/2 days. its very moving too. "

    — Michelle, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. It had some surprising and tragic happenings but I loved it. I love happy endings but did not think I was going to get one with this one. "

    — Linda, 2/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found this book to be very sad. I was reading it at the college I attend, and was trying hard not to cry in the cafeteria. "

    — Michelle, 1/20/2011