Miss Tina's Amish Book Reviews

If you enjoyed The Half-Stitched Quilting Club then you be touched, and moved with Wanda Brunstetter’s newest book, The Healing Quilt. When Emma and Lamar decide to move to Sarasota, Florida to avoid the cold weather that Indiana brings, and to help Lamar with his arthritis, Emma was surprised how much she was missing her home, family and friends, so Lamar suggest that she holds another quilting class to help pass the time until they return home to Indiana. Wanda brings a handful of wonderful characters to this story, and each with their own story to tell. There was something in each of these characters that will make you feel as if they are your best friend, or if one of them could be you. This is a wonderful touching story to be read, and I enjoy each page. I would recommended this book for all ages, and hope that this story moves and blesses you the way it did me. I received a free copy of this book from the author and publishe...

Jolene, Lorriane, and Katie are all close family members in Wanda Brunstetter’s heartfelt trilogy, “ Indiana Cousins ”, a story about confronting tragedy when it confronts our faith. Jolene, Lorriane, and Katie greeted about their trip to Hershey Park, Pennsylvania with great excitement. Their journey was expected to be one of the most memorable weekends and so it would be, but in an unimaginable, tragic way. The bonds of family and faith are tested as dark forces threaten to tear the cousins apart in the most difficult of struggles. Indiana Cousins reaches out to include us as extended family as we follow the trials of preserving faith in the face of abject pain and suffering. We are shown the truth that God never promised we would be without heartache in this world, but that He will be with us and give us the strength to carry through - if we choose to endure the test of grief. Through this wonderful, poignant tale we are reminded that it is not possible to know God...

Child of Mine by David and Beverly Lewis Child of mine is a sweet and tender story of love, family and faith. It begins when Jack Livingston has been given custody of his 9 year old niece Natalie, after a tragic accident claims the lives of Natalie’s parents.   Jack soon realizes that Natalie is in need of a mother in her life knowing that there is no future for him and Laura. The young Amish lady who has been taking care of Natalie and the house while Jack has to travel for work. Jack wasn’t sure who or how to begin dating, but when he crossed paths with Kelly a young lady who has been searching for her child he knows that there is something about her that he found interesting and wanted to get to know more of.   Jack had no idea that Kelly has been searching for her daughter that had been taken from her about 8 years ago and she believes that Natalie could be her daughter. I adored reading this book and fell in love with Natalie, her sparky personali...

This year Ascension day will be May 29, 2014, which will mark the 40th day from Easter as the day that Jesus ascended back to Heaven.  Did you know many of the Amish communities in North America will  celebrate this day by closing down their business and gather with family and friends.

Huckleyberry Summer by Jennifer Beckstand Aden Helmuth has always had the best intentions to help and do what is right, but he finds himself caught up with the law and the decision was made that Aden would move to Huckelberry, WI to live with his grandparents what Aden didn’t expect was his grandmother to play matchmaker. Aden’s grandmother Annie Helmuth knew just who would be the perfect match for him a young sweet girl named Lily Eicher. However, Lily’s father had his sights on Lily marrying another young Amish man the Bishops son.   How does Lily being a sweet and cautious daughter stand up to her father and tell him that the young man he has already passed judgment on is the one she loves she has never disobeyed her father and always look to him for his wisdom. There are many cases when we find ourselves as Lily’s father did and are quick to judge others before really getting to know each other.   What if we realized we are all flawed we’re not perfect but...

Breath of Spring by Charlotte Hubbard Poor Annie Mae. Not sure what to do and is faced with fear of doing what is right and being loyal to her father who was the Bishop of their community and now has been ex communicated.   Annie Mae wonders if she will ever have the peace that she longs for now that she has made her decision to stay in Willow Ridge and not leave with her father, but Annie Mae learns quick that her choice to stay in Willow Ridge isn’t going to be as easy as she may of thought and at times she will be faced with some dark days. I often wonder when we are faced with troubles and dark days the way Annie Mae was how we would handle them. Many times we may want to hide or run but if we look to Annie Mae as an example we just may come out of our troubles with the peace we all look for. It is important to always remember that God is always with us during what may seem to be some of the darkest days. It is through God that we may have new life and ...