Lewis returns to Lancaster County for a powerful new series based on actual historical events--a heated debate over salvation . . . and tractors--that causes a group of Amish families to break away from the Old Order. Two young people, Nellie and Caleb, are caught in the heartbreaking divide. Abridged. 5 CDs.
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"Beverly Lewis has created a lovely journey in the life of the Amish. The family pretense of following your parents and the laws set forth, it makes one wonder what would happen if you were in the same situation. Who do you follow? Your family, the one you love, or the Lord? "
— Heather (4 out of 5 stars)
As in her other novels, Lewis creates a vividly imaged sensory WD … And her well-drawn characters speak with authentic voices as they struggle to cope with grief and questions about their tradition and relationship with God.
— Library Journal, starred review" All of Beverly Lewis books have been a good read. This is no exception. Think you will enjoy this. "
— Rita, 2/12/2014" Interesting commentary on the Amish lifestyle. "
— Robi, 2/10/2014" I like this book and have ordered the second one it's about an Amish girl. I would definitely recommend this book to any one to read. "
— Brooke, 2/10/2014" So interesting on the Amish culture and practices including religious. A bit over the top with the rapture and saving. Love the writing style for the most part. Very good if you're prepared for Christian lit. "
— Cg, 2/8/2014" I like the fact that the author emphasizes things about the Amish people that aren't common knowledge. I'm interested to see what will happen in the next book of this series. "
— Jennifer, 2/4/2014" It was a slow story but not bad and then I got to the end and it was a total disappointment. :( "
— Teresa, 1/29/2014" I have a bizarre fascination with these books. (I call them Amish romance novels, but I guess they're technically Christian/inspirational fiction.) I really don't know why. This one actually wasn't too exciting, and as always, I wasn't necessarily impressed with the writing style, etc. But I suspect there will be more drama to come in the next volume, and for whatever reason, I continue to be hooked. "
— Kristina, 1/23/2014" I really enjoyed reading this series and couldn't put it down. Beverly Lewis books are easy reads that teach about Amish culture. However my favorite part is always the love story! "
— Sarah, 1/20/2014" this is so far my favorite series of her....which is what I say about all of hers....can't wait to see how this will play out! "
— Heidi, 1/20/2014" I love reading books to do with the Amish. I can't wait to see how the series turns out in the next two books. "
— Michelle, 1/19/2014" I'm just eagerly waiting to read the next book in this series! "
— Heather, 1/6/2014" great book - loved how it leads into book #2 "
— Katie, 12/26/2013" I really liked this book & I want to read the rest in series to see what will happen next. "
— Gail, 12/25/2013" nice and refreshing to read something simple and clean and I want to continue to read the rest of the series, reminds me of reading the Jan Karron books "
— Melinda, 12/19/2013" Wonderbaar gut! This & the 2 books following it (The Forbidden & The Longing) are about the revival among the Lancaster County Amish in the 1960's. Lewis makes things so realistics you'll want to don a Kapp and apron to read it! For sure & for certain. "
— Bev, 12/18/2013" I am having a hard time getting into this book too. Maybe i am just to busy right now. "
— Janice, 12/10/2013" If you like learning about the Amish, it's good. Otherwise it's rather a slow read. "
— Anne, 7/26/2013" Enjoyable read and interesting to learn more about the Amish. Found one minor error in the story-telling but that didn't affect the story as a whole. "
— Cindy, 4/26/2013" Interesting to learn more about the Amish people--I enjoyed it, I think that I will read the next one in the series. "
— Jenny, 1/27/2013" I got my mother in law started on another series by Beverly Lewis and she loved it so much that she started this one and passed it on. I liked this book, but found it hard to capture my attention at times. I will be reading the next ones in the series and maybe I'll enjoy them more. "
— Karen, 12/25/2012" Part one of a triology about Amish in Pennsylvania in 1966. "
— Amy, 12/17/2012" Beverly Lewis story with a twist. I never knew about the schism in the Amish community that occurred in the 1960's. Other than that the characters are typical of Lewis and readers will find themselves in a comfortable easy read. "
— Catherine, 8/19/2012" Quick, easy read. Beverly Lewis is my go to author when I want an easy read that I know is not trashy. "
— Kim, 8/10/2012" I liked this book. I've never read anything about Amish culture before so this was new learning. The issues that arise are similar to the kinds of challenges that people of other conservative cultures experience regarding marriage, religion and societal expectation. "
— Shami, 7/23/2012" I enjoyed it. I like. This author m "
— Claudia, 7/3/2012" It was an amazing book, a lovely romance I would encourage anyone to read it. "
— Anna, 5/30/2012" The first one is always a little slow, but I have read all three in this serise and I love, Love, LOVE them all! SOOOOO good!! "
— Sarah, 4/19/2012" I just could not get into this book. I've been working on it for months. I can't put my finger on why I didn't like it. I think it's just not for me. Nothing wrong with it, just not what I was looking for, maybe a little too fluffy. "
— Kristi, 11/29/2011" This is a light read, wholesome with a spiritual theme. I read it at a time that I needed to forget about evil and only think of things wholesome. I found it informative of the Amish. "
— Suzanne, 11/18/2011" I absolutely loved this book and series. It is one of my all time favorites!!! <br/> "
— Kristin, 6/20/2011" this is so far my favorite series of her....which is what I say about all of hers....can't wait to see how this will play out! "
— Heidi, 6/3/2011" Oh Amish fiction, it never ceases to entertain me! I really love how the characters in this story insist on having a personal relationship with the Lord rather than follow the tradition of "the People". It's interesting to to see how their beliefs shape the lives of the community. "
— Candice, 4/27/2011" The first one is always a little slow, but I have read all three in this serise and I love, Love, LOVE them all! SOOOOO good!! "
— Sarah, 4/14/2011" I am fascinated with the Amish way of life since going out to Ohio twice this year, so I had to read some fluff about them. This does give some facts of how religion changed in the 1960's for them. "
— Mandy, 3/20/2011" Good story. A little simple, but interesting enough to keep reading. 2 more in the series to go. "
— Pam, 2/13/2011" Not quite as interesting as some of the other Amish books I have read, but possibly that is because it seems to be the same story over and over again, but a cute book. "
— Jill, 1/23/2011" It was a slow story but not bad and then I got to the end and it was a total disappointment. :( "
— Teresa, 12/27/2010" So interesting on the Amish culture and practices including religious. A bit over the top with the rapture and saving. Love the writing style for the most part. Very good if you're prepared for Christian lit. "
— Cg, 11/12/2010Beverly 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.
Rachel Botchan holds a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and is a member of the Pearl Theater Company in New York. She and her husband live in New York City.