The Englisch Daughter by Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall is a perfect choice to read. I received The Englisch Daughter from Waterbrook & Multnomah as part of the launch team for an honest review.
From the beginning of the story, I was captured. The book really spoke to me for many reasons. First of all, I love Christian romance novels. When my mom was alive, we would both read many of the stories, and share our appreciation for heartwarming tales as we discussed the plots and characters together. I miss her and reading these books makes me feel like she is still with me. Woodsmall has captured the heart of a tender and uplifting story in The Englisch Daughter.
Secondly, I live in a Kansas town that is only 20 miles away from an Amish community. I am very familiar with many of the Amish customs. So reading about an Amish family in Woodsmall's novel was fun.
I sincerely liked everything about The Englisch Daughter. The book begins with the old order Amish family, the Grabers. Jemima Graber, wife and mother, has a troubled heart. Her husband Roy has become distant and distracted. She doesn't know why but feels that it may have to do with injuries from an accident he suffered. As fate would have it, it was partly due to the fallout of his accident, but not in the way that Jemima thinks. In the midst of the struggle, Jemima is busy raising her four small children and helping her husband with their family horse farm, along with Roy's outspoken sister Abigail. Abigail and Jemima have their own dream to pursue, owning a food truck together to serve the visitors to the Amish community during tourist season. Abigail plans to give up her teaching job to pursue the enterprise. With so many irons in the fire and the troubles distracting Roy, keeping him from his family and work, Roy hires a man to work with the horses, Chris Fisher. Chris becomes an integral part of the Graber's community, all while facing troubles of his own.
As one would predict all works out in the end which is why these novels are so fun to read, no matter the turmoil the characters face, the reader knows that God's plan and forgiveness will be illustrated in the story.
I enjoyed Woodsmall's book on several accounts. The story is fast-paced with well-developed characters. Each character faces their own struggles but Woodsmall wove all their lives together into an interesting plot. I also appreciated the glimpses into the Amish life. I was intrigued that they could use cell phones for business now and called Ubers to go places. Even though I live near a community, I didn't know these customs were now a part of the lifestyle. Overall, I feel that the book is a delight and a perfect escape from the world's worries right now. I heartily recommend The Englisch Daughter by Woodsmall, take a break from the news and savor a great read.
From the beginning of the story, I was captured. The book really spoke to me for many reasons. First of all, I love Christian romance novels. When my mom was alive, we would both read many of the stories, and share our appreciation for heartwarming tales as we discussed the plots and characters together. I miss her and reading these books makes me feel like she is still with me. Woodsmall has captured the heart of a tender and uplifting story in The Englisch Daughter.
Secondly, I live in a Kansas town that is only 20 miles away from an Amish community. I am very familiar with many of the Amish customs. So reading about an Amish family in Woodsmall's novel was fun.
I sincerely liked everything about The Englisch Daughter. The book begins with the old order Amish family, the Grabers. Jemima Graber, wife and mother, has a troubled heart. Her husband Roy has become distant and distracted. She doesn't know why but feels that it may have to do with injuries from an accident he suffered. As fate would have it, it was partly due to the fallout of his accident, but not in the way that Jemima thinks. In the midst of the struggle, Jemima is busy raising her four small children and helping her husband with their family horse farm, along with Roy's outspoken sister Abigail. Abigail and Jemima have their own dream to pursue, owning a food truck together to serve the visitors to the Amish community during tourist season. Abigail plans to give up her teaching job to pursue the enterprise. With so many irons in the fire and the troubles distracting Roy, keeping him from his family and work, Roy hires a man to work with the horses, Chris Fisher. Chris becomes an integral part of the Graber's community, all while facing troubles of his own.
As one would predict all works out in the end which is why these novels are so fun to read, no matter the turmoil the characters face, the reader knows that God's plan and forgiveness will be illustrated in the story.
I enjoyed Woodsmall's book on several accounts. The story is fast-paced with well-developed characters. Each character faces their own struggles but Woodsmall wove all their lives together into an interesting plot. I also appreciated the glimpses into the Amish life. I was intrigued that they could use cell phones for business now and called Ubers to go places. Even though I live near a community, I didn't know these customs were now a part of the lifestyle. Overall, I feel that the book is a delight and a perfect escape from the world's worries right now. I heartily recommend The Englisch Daughter by Woodsmall, take a break from the news and savor a great read.
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