Showing posts with label Beth Wiseman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beth Wiseman. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Plain Proposal by Beth Wiseman
Plain Proposal by Beth Wiseman - 271 pages
Miriam secretly vows to follow Saul no matter what the future holds. She never thought that future might take them away from their Amish community like the rumors are indicating. Saul has experienced an inordinate amount of loss in his short life. Raising his two brother and caring for a grieving father who privately seeks solace in the comfort of his homemade wine, Saul has kept his father's drinking from the community. But if he leaves Lancaster, the burden of secrecy will be left to his young brothers. How does he balance this with the dream that burns bright within him? As Miriam and Saul consider leaving their lives behind, God starts revealing things to Miriam that make her think twice about what it means to be a Daughter of the Promise, and what it means to make a home.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
"Plain Paradies" by Beth Wiseman
"Plain Paradise" by Beth Wiseman - 304 pages
Linda's Amish life seemed like paradise until she found out her family has been hiding a secret since the day of her berth. Josie was just a frightened teenager when she left her baby in the card of a Amish couple in Lancaster County. Since then, seventeen years have passed and while much has changed, one thing hasn't, Josie still longs to reconnect with her daughter Linda. But Linda is unaware of Josie and living an idyllic life within the Amish community. The bishop's grandson, Stephen, is courting her and she hopes that he will propose soon. When her birth mother comes to Paradise, Linda finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Josie's world. Meanwhile, her adoptive parents, and her Amish beau, are trying to understand how this interruption in Linda's life could possibly be God's will. As new relationships begin and old ones are tested, no one's life will remain the same. In the process of losing and letting go, Linda realizes whose daughter she really is and as only God can do, something more powerful and far more beautiful is forged within the Daughters of the Promise community - hope.
Linda's Amish life seemed like paradise until she found out her family has been hiding a secret since the day of her berth. Josie was just a frightened teenager when she left her baby in the card of a Amish couple in Lancaster County. Since then, seventeen years have passed and while much has changed, one thing hasn't, Josie still longs to reconnect with her daughter Linda. But Linda is unaware of Josie and living an idyllic life within the Amish community. The bishop's grandson, Stephen, is courting her and she hopes that he will propose soon. When her birth mother comes to Paradise, Linda finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Josie's world. Meanwhile, her adoptive parents, and her Amish beau, are trying to understand how this interruption in Linda's life could possibly be God's will. As new relationships begin and old ones are tested, no one's life will remain the same. In the process of losing and letting go, Linda realizes whose daughter she really is and as only God can do, something more powerful and far more beautiful is forged within the Daughters of the Promise community - hope.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
"Plain Promise" by Beth Wiseman
"Plain Promise" by Beth Wiseman - 328 pages
Sadie always believed in God's promises, but can she really trust His heart? Sadie is an Amish widow that leads a simple life in the quiet countryside, selling Amish goods to a steady stream of tourists. Though it is a good life, lately she's wondered if it is God's will for her to remain without a husband and a family. Winters can be brutally cold and lonely in Pennsylvania, so Sadie rejoices when a renter signs up for a three month stay in her guest cottage. But when wealthy, impulsive Englischer Kade Saunders arrives, she isn't sure she wants him around that long. Sadie feels the stress of the bishop's watchful eye, expecting her to act in accordance with the Ordnung, the understood behavior by which the Amish live. To complicate things, Kade is soon surprised with sole custody of a child he barely knows, his five year old autistic son, Tyler. Sadie and young Tyler form an immediate connection. As she grows to love and understand this exceptional child, her feelings for Kade grow into something that both terrifies and exhilarates her. And while Kade seems to feel the attraction to her as well, their worlds couldn't be farther apart. Sadie must stay true to her Amish roots, but denying the love she feels is impossible. Could it be that God has the improbable in store for Sadie? And will she have the faith to step into a love bigger than she had ever dreamed possible?
Sadie always believed in God's promises, but can she really trust His heart? Sadie is an Amish widow that leads a simple life in the quiet countryside, selling Amish goods to a steady stream of tourists. Though it is a good life, lately she's wondered if it is God's will for her to remain without a husband and a family. Winters can be brutally cold and lonely in Pennsylvania, so Sadie rejoices when a renter signs up for a three month stay in her guest cottage. But when wealthy, impulsive Englischer Kade Saunders arrives, she isn't sure she wants him around that long. Sadie feels the stress of the bishop's watchful eye, expecting her to act in accordance with the Ordnung, the understood behavior by which the Amish live. To complicate things, Kade is soon surprised with sole custody of a child he barely knows, his five year old autistic son, Tyler. Sadie and young Tyler form an immediate connection. As she grows to love and understand this exceptional child, her feelings for Kade grow into something that both terrifies and exhilarates her. And while Kade seems to feel the attraction to her as well, their worlds couldn't be farther apart. Sadie must stay true to her Amish roots, but denying the love she feels is impossible. Could it be that God has the improbable in store for Sadie? And will she have the faith to step into a love bigger than she had ever dreamed possible?
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
"Plain Pursuit" by Beth Wiseman
"Plain Pursuit" by Beth Wiseman - 346 pages
Carley has given up chasing her dreams. Now her dreams are chasing her. Carley experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian's family farm in Amish county. She'll get an article out of the visit and maybe some of her friends new found peace will somehow rub off on her. Just when Carly is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain community, Lillian and Samuel's son fall ill. But the local doctor who can offer the most help has been shunned by the community and forbidden to intervene. As David's condition deteriorates, Dr. Noah determines to do whatever it takes to save the boy's life. Carley is caught in the middle, drawn to Noah, wanting to be helpful in the crisis, and confused by all their talk about a God she neither knows nor trusts. Carley must decide what in life is worth pursing and what to do when she is pursued by a love she never expected.
Carley has given up chasing her dreams. Now her dreams are chasing her. Carley experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian's family farm in Amish county. She'll get an article out of the visit and maybe some of her friends new found peace will somehow rub off on her. Just when Carly is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain community, Lillian and Samuel's son fall ill. But the local doctor who can offer the most help has been shunned by the community and forbidden to intervene. As David's condition deteriorates, Dr. Noah determines to do whatever it takes to save the boy's life. Carley is caught in the middle, drawn to Noah, wanting to be helpful in the crisis, and confused by all their talk about a God she neither knows nor trusts. Carley must decide what in life is worth pursing and what to do when she is pursued by a love she never expected.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
"Plain Perfect" by Beth Wiseman
"Plain Perfect" by Beth Wiseman - 305 pages
A search for peace in Amish country proves anything but simple for a woman on the run from life and herself. In Lancaster County, PA., Lillian Miller is searching for her grandparent's house and so much more. After years of neglect and abuse, she turns to her grandparents to help her find a lifestyle of simplicity among the Amish and to find herself. As she discards the distractions of her former life, a neglectful mother and an abusive boyfriend, she befriends the young boy working on her family's farm and his widowed father, Samuel. Despite her best efforts to the contrary, her feelings for Samuel, and his for her, Will she find her faith in Plain living, or will she be forced to return to her former life?
A search for peace in Amish country proves anything but simple for a woman on the run from life and herself. In Lancaster County, PA., Lillian Miller is searching for her grandparent's house and so much more. After years of neglect and abuse, she turns to her grandparents to help her find a lifestyle of simplicity among the Amish and to find herself. As she discards the distractions of her former life, a neglectful mother and an abusive boyfriend, she befriends the young boy working on her family's farm and his widowed father, Samuel. Despite her best efforts to the contrary, her feelings for Samuel, and his for her, Will she find her faith in Plain living, or will she be forced to return to her former life?Saturday, September 14, 2013
"An Amish Gathering" by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller & Barbara Cameron
"An Amish Gathering" by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller & Barbara Cameron - 388 pages
Three tales of old friends and new beginnings. Three separate stores about girls learning to accept God's plan for them. The first is about Leah who is not your typical Amish girl, she can't cook, clean, sew or garden the way the others can. Can she find someone who accepts her the way she is? The second is about Amanda who's best friend left town ten years ago without saying goodbye. Can they come together again and can she help him heal and find his way? Finally the third is about Rebecca, after she lost her twin sister in an accident, she stopped ice skating. Can she ever forgive herself and move on with her life?
Three tales of old friends and new beginnings. Three separate stores about girls learning to accept God's plan for them. The first is about Leah who is not your typical Amish girl, she can't cook, clean, sew or garden the way the others can. Can she find someone who accepts her the way she is? The second is about Amanda who's best friend left town ten years ago without saying goodbye. Can they come together again and can she help him heal and find his way? Finally the third is about Rebecca, after she lost her twin sister in an accident, she stopped ice skating. Can she ever forgive herself and move on with her life?
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