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I love reading books by my favorite Author of Amish Books, Beverly Lewis. She brings out the way of Salvation in all of her books and this series "The Courtship of Nellie Fisher" really puts it into real life situations that can split families because of beliefs that are different from Amish Bishops and following Gods Word The Holy Bible. She lets us readers know that doing good works isn't what gets us to Heaven, it is much more that that. It is Accepting Jesus Christ as Our Savior. A simple prayer saying Dear Jesus I know i'm a sinner and I'm asking you to forgive my sins and to come into my heart to stay. Thank You Jesus for Loving me and for dying for me. In Jesus Name AMEN. These 3 Books The Parting, The Forbidden, & The Longing are fiction but when reading them you get caught up into the lives of the characters and they seem so real. You can't wait to read how each of them react to the issues they encounter every day. I was very pleased how the series ended and in my opinion this is the Best that Beverly Lewis has ever done!! God Bless youRead full review
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Nellie Fisher grieves the loss of her sister Suzy, who was accidentally drowned during Rumschpringe. After several years pass, Nellie slowly begins to heal emotionally with the help of her baked goods shop. She feels ready to move on with her life when Caleb Yoder asks her to go steady. Unfortunately, her family plans to leave the Old Order and this puts Nellie at a cross roads between them and Caleb, who is a staunch believer. Her father has broken the Old Order rule when he read some taboo scripture and feels the need to seek salvation through a pious life filled with good deeds. The main story remains Nellie's, but there are other subplots within the Amish community. Nellie will always mourn Suzy, but the Amish believe that death is God's will and predestined. Fans of Ms. Lewis will appreciate her insight into the Amish community and give you an understanding of why they believe in the things they do.Read full review
This is one of my favorite authors and I saw where she had a new book out. Living in rural OK near the Lake we do not have access to all the book stores and Malls. (which we count a blessing) Anyway that is why we love eBay to buy and sell.This book is another story of the Amish community. It is a love story,mystery and good living all in one. Beverly Lewis has a gift for keeping you "waiting" for the next episode. You are magically drawn into a different time and place. This authors' books also make for good "Family Night" reading. A real gift in this era.
What you love about The Heritage of Lancaster County series, you will love about this book. The Parting sets the stage for true to life facts you see in the news about the Amish taking on more worldly views. The main character is, as usual, at the "running around" stage in her life and is being courted by a young boy she has admired for some time. But the new interest in this book is how Ms. Lewis adds a new deminsion to the family dynamic of the Amish. It will be very interesting on how she takes the families of The Parting in to the next book and what there decision (s) will be.
I loved all three books. It's interesting to learn about the life style of the Amish and their beliefs. I really enjoyed this book.
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