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Summary:
Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as contact of sorts between Amish craftsmen and Englischers who want to sell the Plain people’s wares. But remorse and loneliness still echo in her heart everyday as she still wears the dark garb, indicating mourning of her fiancé. When she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth’s soul responds and she wants to help the unknown artist find homes for his work–including Lizzy’s dry goods store. But she doesn’t know if her bishop will approve of the gorgeous carving or deem it idolatry.
Lizzy sees the changes in her niece when Beth shows her the woodworking, and after Lizzy hunts down Jonah, the artist, she is all the more determined that Beth meets this man with the hands that create healing art. But it’s not that simple–will Lizzy’s elaborate plan to reintroduce her niece to love work? Will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she’s always dreamed of and a second chance at real love–or just more heartbreak?
My Thoughts:
Once again Cindy Woodsmall catches my attention. The only bad thing about this book is it's length. I wanted the book to continue. Maybe next Christmas Cindy can bring Beth back in the next chapter of her life. I think most of us can find a bit of Beth in ourselves as she struggles to hide behind a tragic event in her life not wanting to really show anyone the truth behind her pain. The fear of being judged or hurting others comes across in all walks of life not just mine or yours. This tale will carve a picture in your mind and leave a warm feeling in your heart.
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57 comments:
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I would love to win, my heart needs a smile. Now that my last baby went to Kingergarten I have more time to read. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I think this sounds like a book that will just make you feel good and would really like to read it.
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I just saw this book in a flyer from a Christian book store and I'd love to read it. Nothing like a heart warming story around the Holidays!
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I love reading books about the Amish. Great review!
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I want to win because it looks like a interesting Fall read. I am interested in the lifestyles of the Amish
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I want to red this because I love christmas stories and I enjoy Amish stories as well. This is the perfect combination as well. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
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This book sounds so heartwarming. I love books that are set in a simpler time.
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I would love to win this book because I love reading Christian books and I love books about the Amish.
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I'd like to read it, because it sounds very interesting and I'd like to learn more about the Amish. Please enter me. Thanks!
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your review makes this sounds like a really great book and being one of my favorite types of books makes it all that much better
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This book sounds like a good read. I would love to add this to my book collection.
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I'm looking for some good holiday books and this one sounds just right. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I have been a huge fan of Cindy Woodsmall since I first read "When the heart cries." I anxiously awaited each new book in that series. I was so excited to see that she has written more. I would love to read her newest story.
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I would love to win this book. I love Amish fiction, and I've never read this author before. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love Christmas and this sounds like a wonderful book. We are very fortunate to have Amish neighbors/an Amish community where we live. It is a beautiful culture to observe. Thank you for the giveaway.
Great book, great contest!
My mom collects Christmas books, so she would love this!
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It sounds really good. I would love to see how the story unfolds. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love reading books about Amish people. This one looks like a good one!
i really enjoy learning about other people's customs and beliefs
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I read the When the Soul Mends and thought it was really good. I would love to read another book she has written.
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