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'Always Close to Home:
St. Lawrence County Amish, Book #3'
by Author Jerry S. Eicher
About the Book {from Goodreads}:
Are Two Miracles Too Much to Ask For?
Twins Laura and Lydia Mast keep few secrets from each other, but even Laura doesn't sense the great ache Lydia has held in her heart since Laura started dating the charming John Yoder. When will it be Lydia's turn for love?
Despite having a willing suitor in Wendell Kaufman, who once unsuccessfully pursued her sister, Lydia's attention is fixed on Milton Beiler. Milton hasn't paid Lydia the least bit of attention, and worse still, he's on rumspringa and conflicted about permanently joining the church.
Meanwhile, Laura's world is turned upside down when a tragic accident threatens her dreams of becoming John's frau. Despite the obstacles in her path, Laura remains steadfast in her faith.
Will Lydia's love for Milton win out over his love for the world, and is Laura strong enough to face an uncertain future with John? Only the Lord has the answers the Mast sisters so desperately search for.
Twins Laura and Lydia Mast keep few secrets from each other, but even Laura doesn't sense the great ache Lydia has held in her heart since Laura started dating the charming John Yoder. When will it be Lydia's turn for love?
Despite having a willing suitor in Wendell Kaufman, who once unsuccessfully pursued her sister, Lydia's attention is fixed on Milton Beiler. Milton hasn't paid Lydia the least bit of attention, and worse still, he's on rumspringa and conflicted about permanently joining the church.
Meanwhile, Laura's world is turned upside down when a tragic accident threatens her dreams of becoming John's frau. Despite the obstacles in her path, Laura remains steadfast in her faith.
Will Lydia's love for Milton win out over his love for the world, and is Laura strong enough to face an uncertain future with John? Only the Lord has the answers the Mast sisters so desperately search for.
About the Author {from Goodreads}:
Jerry Eicher’s
bestselling Amish fiction (more than 210,000 in combined sales) includes
The Adams County Trilogy, the Hannah’s Heart books, and the Little
Valley Series. After a traditional Amish childhood, Jerry taught for two
terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. Since then
he’s been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible
studies. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina Eicher, and their four children in Virginia.
My Review:
The story has three separate plots involving twin Amish sisters, Laura and Lydia, and the local middle-aged school teacher, Nancy. None of these women have ever been married. The challenge and deepest heart's desire of each of the women is to fall in love and marry the man of their respective dreams!
Tragedy strikes Laura's fiance when he is involved in an horrific construction accident. The twins' mother dies suddenly and unexpectedly, and schoolteacher Nancy becomes increasingly risky in her behavior and actions with a new set of Englisch friends.
The setting for this book, St. Lawrence County, is well-developed. The main and supporting characters are interesting and varied. There are lots of references to the traditions and beliefs of the Amish including how they dress, worship, and live their daily lives.
Read the book to find out how these women courageously manuver through life's trials and tribulations to follow their faith and reach their goals.
This is the second book I've read by this author. I recommend it to fans of Amish fiction, historical fiction, Christian fiction, and small-town fiction.
NOTE: I won this book from the publisher, Harvest House, in a Facebook giveaway back in the autumn of 2017. I have received no compensation of any kind for posting this review on this blog or any other site.
***SPECIAL NOTE: CLICK OVER TO THE AUTHOR'S WEBSITE TO READ SOME SAMPLE CHAPTERS FROM THIS BOOK AND HIS OTHER AMISH FICTION BOOKS:
http://eicherjerry.com/books.html
COMING UP SOON ON 'READING, WRITING & STITCH-METIC':
The story has three separate plots involving twin Amish sisters, Laura and Lydia, and the local middle-aged school teacher, Nancy. None of these women have ever been married. The challenge and deepest heart's desire of each of the women is to fall in love and marry the man of their respective dreams!
Tragedy strikes Laura's fiance when he is involved in an horrific construction accident. The twins' mother dies suddenly and unexpectedly, and schoolteacher Nancy becomes increasingly risky in her behavior and actions with a new set of Englisch friends.
The setting for this book, St. Lawrence County, is well-developed. The main and supporting characters are interesting and varied. There are lots of references to the traditions and beliefs of the Amish including how they dress, worship, and live their daily lives.
Read the book to find out how these women courageously manuver through life's trials and tribulations to follow their faith and reach their goals.
This is the second book I've read by this author. I recommend it to fans of Amish fiction, historical fiction, Christian fiction, and small-town fiction.
NOTE: I won this book from the publisher, Harvest House, in a Facebook giveaway back in the autumn of 2017. I have received no compensation of any kind for posting this review on this blog or any other site.
***SPECIAL NOTE: CLICK OVER TO THE AUTHOR'S WEBSITE TO READ SOME SAMPLE CHAPTERS FROM THIS BOOK AND HIS OTHER AMISH FICTION BOOKS:
http://eicherjerry.com/books.html
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COMING UP SOON ON 'READING, WRITING & STITCH-METIC':
-- Monday, April 2nd: My Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday Non-Fiction Feature will be: 'MAKE: Edible Inventions' by Author/Educator Kathy Ceceri.
-- Friday, April 6th: My Friday Fiction Feature will be a picture book entitled 'Aliens Get the Sniffles Too! by Katy S. Duffield and Illustrated by K.G. Campbell.
-- Monday, April 9th: Marvelous Middle-Grade Monday Feature: Title TBA.
-- Tuesday, April 10th: Book spotlight and review of a gardening book written by authors Chantal Aida Gordon & Ryan Benoit.
-- Wednesday, April 11th: Cedar Fort Author Nedra Secrist will be my guest on the blog for an author interview and spotlight on her new book about perennials.
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