The Longing (Abridged) Audiobook, by Beverly Lewis Play Audiobook Sample

The Longing (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Aimee Lilly Publisher: Oasis Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Courtship of Nellie Fisher Series Release Date: October 2008 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781608142927

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

13

Longest Chapter Length:

37:10 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

04:34 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

26:50 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

84

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Publisher Description

After tragedy strikes, a women strives to recover and spread kindness while her husband is on a military deployment as a chaplain.  Book 3 in the Courtship of Nellie Fisher series.

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"What a great book and end to the series. I really enjoyed this one. It was a quick read that took a completely different path than I was expecting so that was pretty exciting. It wasn't as predictable as the first two books and I was really happy with how the series ended. "

— Stephanie (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Contains poignant examples of how God’s saving grace can change a person…The end neatly ties up the series.”

    — RT Book Reviews
  • “While The Longing is a fictional accounting, the impact of Christianity on the Amish way of life has certainly been a major source of discussion, contention, and hope for many people, and this book is a great reflection of those very things.”

    — Christian Library Journal
  • “It is delightful to immerse oneself in the Amish community and its ways of doing things. I hated to leave these pleasant simple people behind when I turned the last page.”

    — Libraries Alive
  • “A well-written series about Amish life, filled wit, hope and tragedy, love and fulfillment.”

    — Record Courier

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

The Longing Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.92307692307692 out of 53.92307692307692 out of 53.92307692307692 out of 53.92307692307692 out of 53.92307692307692 out of 5 (3.92)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed reading this book because it ended like I wanted it to, but you could tell that it was going to end that way from the very beginning. . . but that's the way it is with a lot of her books. "

    — Katelyn, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I listened to the series as I sewed for Christmas. Uplifting. I do get tired of them after a while though "

    — Vicki, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Can't wait to read the conclusion to this series! "

    — Winnie, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I do not usually enjoy books set in an Amish setting, but I love this trilogy! "

    — Laura, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great ending to the three-book series. Out of all the Amish fiction I have read among Christian writers, Beverly Lewis definitely is the best and manages to keep things fresh. "

    — Leslie, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I know, I know, the endings are always predictable. But the everyday life, the progression of thought and the ensuing effects of the changes they incur, are always encouraging. "

    — Traewilder, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A refreshing read after the last two. I like the wholesome issues facing the Amish community. It's a nice break, uplifting too. "

    — Kami, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a not necessary third nook in this series. To me it was the worst of the Beverly Lewis books I have read and I am a huge fan. But everyone is alloowed one!! "

    — Marianne, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another good series finished. unbelieveable the Amish upbringing. "

    — Ruth, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this series. It was very refreshing. It wasn't full of smut. I fell in love with the characters and could make a visual for the surroundings. It was a very sweet series. "

    — Dana, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this is the last in the series tht i love... excited to read it,, once i finsih some other books... "

    — Dayna, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I found this book to be very intreging, perhaps better than the first. The end was very satisfying. "

    — Hannah, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I'm actually getting a little burned out on the Amish books, but can't stop until I finish this series! "

    — Annemarie, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " What I have learned from this book is the beauty of prayer. When you are right with the Father and you pray his will and wait for his timing prayer works! "

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

    " I really enjoyed this third and final book in the series The Courtship of Nellie Fisher. I was so happy with the ending of this story. Beverly Lewis never disappoints her fans. "

    — Mary, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Was a nice conclusion to the 3 book series. Always enjoy Beverly Lewis books, very clean and wholesome books. "

    — Celestia, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Very sweet love story. Not much substance. Would not recommend it to serious readers, but a safe read no foul language and no sex. "

    — Ernestene, 6/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A very happy story, but I don't think that it should have been dragged out into three books! "

    — Candice, 4/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great trilogy.of course these are my favorite books! "

    — Deana, 12/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this final installment of the serious. I kind of wished the ending was a little different though. "

    — Christa, 11/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " All of the food talked about in this series makes me hungry! I'm a sucker for Amish books. Now that I'm done reading, I think I'll dust off the Amish cookbook and make a treat or two. "

    — Heather, 11/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Makes me want to bake...and visit Arthur! "

    — Olivia, 10/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Normally I enjoy all of Beverly Lewis' books but this one wasn't the best that I've read. I wish at times that she wouldn't be so predictable but I always love reading about the Mennonites and Amish. I will continue to read her books because they make me long for a more simpler life!! "

    — Staci, 8/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting series, I learned a lot about Amish customs. "

    — Jenny, 7/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this 3rd book of the series. I fell in love with the characters! "

    — Robin, 7/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Exceptionally good series! I have enjoyed all the Beverly Lewis books I've read to date; however, this series tops the list. "

    — Rita, 1/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i felt like the ending was kinda rushed. but other than hat it was a good book "

    — Kim, 10/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A very happy story, but I don't think that it should have been dragged out into three books! "

    — Candice, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This one was a bit slow, but half way through I couldn't put it down. I'm a sucker for a happy ending. "

    — Sarah, 4/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved these three books! The longing was great. It touched my heart, made me cry and smile! "

    — Kathy, 2/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a lovely end to a lovely story... but I felt like there were pieces of the story that never fully wrapped up. "

    — Jill, 1/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this final installment of the serious. I kind of wished the ending was a little different though. "

    — Christa, 10/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This series was very good. The author came to library for book signing last month! "

    — Shellie, 10/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really love this series of Amish books. Light reading. The dialogue and the sense of a caring community gives you that wonderful feeling you get when you have just spent time with a dear friend. "

    — Diana, 8/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This wraps up the 3 book series. All three were wonderful and the way the author describes things makes you feel like you are right there. "

    — Kim, 8/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this one as a stand-alone and still enjoyed. "

    — Tania, 6/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What a charming ending to the series. I enjoyed every page, and while predictable, it still warmed my heart. "

    — Kristin, 5/18/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great series by Beverly Lewis. I am going to miss the characters. "

    — Teresa, 2/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a nice enjoyable series. It was a quick read that kept my attention. "

    — Beth, 2/13/2010

About Beverly Lewis

Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, is an author with more than seventeen million books in print. Her stories have been published in eleven languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today.

About Aimee Lilly

Aimee Lilly is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator who has been involved in the broadcasting and radio drama field since 1989. She has read audiobooks by many bestselling authors, including Elizabeth George, Janette Oke, and Francine Rivers.