An Amish Teachers Gift

I cannot say enough positive feedback about Rachel's Goods latest book An Amish Teachers Gift. This is the first book in Love and Promise series. Perhaps its because I have worked with special needs children for many years so I may have a soft spot for the story. I normally write my reviews about the characters, but this review will be a bit different as I will focus on how Good brought the most accurate story about special needs in an amish community, and how they provide the most current a update resources for their teachers in the classroom. This story brings you everything I could imagine, from frustration to happiness and questioning how all this will come together. I can't recall any other story written with such accuracy. Trust me when I say you will be moved by all the characters in this story and your heart will beat just a bit faster. There is always so much to learn from those with special needs. Thank you Rachel Good for your continued writings. I was given an electronic copy of this book from Net Galley for my review which I have given.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rachel J. Good grew up near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the setting for her Amish novels. A former teacher and librarian, she completed her MA from Vermont College while raising five children. She is presently an MFA student at Hollins University. In addition to having more than 2300 articles and 40 books in print or forthcoming under several pseudonyms, she also juggles freelance editing and illustration careers.

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