Beverly Lewis
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Total reviews: 16
Average rating: 4.5 of 5
I love this series 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love the development of the story lines and characters of this series. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the conclusion. She introduces several sides to the issues, including the accompanying emotional impact on the families and on the Amish community as a whole. This series is based on an actual event, which makes it all the more interesting to read and contemplate.
great! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I loved this book as I have all of the Beverly Lewis books!Great read! Couldn't put it down!
Wonderful Story - Superb Characters 4 out of 5 stars.
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Book two of Beverly Lewis' COURTSHIP OF NELLIE FISHER series picks up the quandary that both Nellie Fisher and her beloved beau, Caleb Yoder face when Caleb's father, a staunch supporter of the Old Order Amish church, orders Caleb to give up Nellie, or give up his inheritance.
Nellie is torn between her long standing love of Caleb, and the love of her family which has pretty much gone over to and found a new sense of peace in the teachings of the New Order faith. Nellie doesn't want to lose either her family or Caleb vowing to stick to the Old ways, but she is slowly beginning to see why the New Order has her family so captivated. As Nellie experiences the gentle tug towards the New she knows must choose or risk losing her beloved beau.
*** Times are a changing and Beverly Lewis' new series is a realistic view of how difficult the choice was for those who chose to break away from the Old Amish ways. The conflict of separation between the two sweethearts is heartbreaking as it threatens to split not only Caleb and Nellie apart, but families as well.
Within the pages the author continues ongoing storylines from the first book THE PARTING, continuing the strife that existed not only in Nellie's family, of her sister Rhoda who wants to leave the Plain life behind for the Fancy; but also in Caleb's family and the strained relationship of his Mennonite cousins Chris and Zachary Yoder who witnessed Nellie's sister Suzie's drowning. Deeply in love with Suzie at the time, Zach is having a serious problem reconciling her loss and his sense of guilt.
Another storyline involves the turbulent stress and emotional upheaval Rosanna Lapp is going through after being given her cousin Kate's twin babies to raise. Rosanna and her husband Elias are also being pulled in the direction of the New order and sense Kate's change in attitude and unbalanced state of mind towards them and one of the twins.
While Ms. Lewis keeps the individual storylines fresh and interesting I realize that I have the benefit of having read book one and understand where everyone is coming from and their motivations. Because of this, in my opinion, as well written and appealing as THE FORBIDDEN is, I do think the reader would be less confused by reading the first book which I felt laid out the emotional journey each participant traveled in getting to this point.
Bottom line: As an inspirational author Beverly Lewis is a phenomenal writer and her continuing books of the split between the Old and New Way orders are fascinating and not to be missed. I have no problem recommending this book, but feel the enjoyment will be heightened if read in order. Personally, I cannot wait to read the conclusion.
Marilyn Rondeau, www.ck2skwipsandkritiques.com
Editorial Review:
The Church Split Has Not Extinguished Their Love,
Caleb Yoder's father has forbidden him to court Nellie Mae Fisher, but words alone cannot stop Caleb's devotion. Yet if he continues to pursue Nellie, he risks losing everything.
Nellie, too, is torn. She longs to marry her Old Order beau but cannot ignore the gentle pull she feels toward the faith of her New Order family. Can she and her beloved satisfy the expectations of the People while remaining true to their hearts?
