The Shunning (The Heritage of Lancaster County, #1)

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Book 1 in The Heritage of Lancaster County Katie Lapp only knew the Amish ways, but when she discovers a satin infant gown in her parents attic, her hidden past devastates the community she has always called home. Read The Shunning (The Heritage of Lancaster County, #1) – kino-fada.fr I live in a very strict Amish community I do not share one physical trait with the rest of my family now or in generations past I seem to have a streak of creativity and music within me that the rest of my family does not My mother had 2 miscarriages before I came along For some reason she does not summon the community midwife Hmmm My one true love died while away from home and a body was never recovered I refer to his empty gravesite often Hmmm How will I ever unravel the mysteries o I live in a very strict Amish community I do not share one physical trait with the rest of my family now or in generations past I seem to have a streak of creativity and music within me that the rest of m...In Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania Katie Lapp is a 22 year old amish woman who is unmarried and feels like she does not belong in her community since the death of her first love Daniel Katie is strong willed and reluctantly agrees to marry the widowed bishop of their community who has young children at home needing a mother After discovering a satin baby gown hidden away in her mother s cedar chest many questions come to head from Katie Her mother and father are keeping a secret from her Once s In Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania Katie Lapp is a 22 year old amish woman who is unmarried and feels like she does not belong in her community since the death of her first love Daniel Katie is strong willed and reluctantly agrees to marry the widowed bishop of their community who has young children at home needing a mother After discovering a satin baby gown hidden away in her mother s cedar chest many questions come to head from Katie Her mother and father are keeping a secret from her Once she learns w...This was a good book, and I m glad I read it I find Amish culture fascinating, so this book offered insight into a topic I ve always wanted to read and learn about Was this the best work of literature I ve ever read No Frankly, I thought this book was pretty predictable I saw the surprise ending coming from a mile away However, I thought this was a nice, leisurely read, and I enjoyed the emphasis on the simple pleasures of the lives of the Plain people At first, I was a little frustrate This was a good book, and I m glad I read it I find Amish culture fascinating, so this book offered insight into a topic I ve always wanted to read and learn about Was this the best work of literature I ve ever read No Frankly, I thought this book was pretty predictable I saw the surprise ending coming from a mile away However, I thought this was a nice, leisurely read, and I enjoyed the emphasis on the simple pleasures o...I am intrigued by the Amish and was excited to read this book, even though in general I do not exactly care for the simple and somewhat predictable style of Christian Fiction I had hoped this author would be different, but truthfully, this first book in a series of three was highly predicable, often slow, and the style was just a bit off in my opinion She frequently changes points of view between the characters, which means we get the perspective of one character for a page or two, and then I am intrigued by the Amish and was excited to read this b...I am an history buff, so always interested in special communities, and the Amish So as an anthropological trip in Amish county, the book was fulfilling The whole confession shunning process is followed in this very severe Amish community.But as a novel, about authority and belonging, the characters were too predictable Of course, Katie finds out she was adopted, and the rest of the situation her birth mother very high social status, for instance is just too wishful thinking for me What I I am an history buff, so always interested in special communities, and the Amish So as an anthropological trip in Amish county, the book was fulfilling The whole confession shunning process is followed in this very severe Amish community.But as a novel, about authority and belonging, the characters were too predictable Of course...Katie Lapp always knew there was something different about her, apart from her auburn locks She was spirited and loved music, she often thought about the colors of dress she has seen on the English She didn t want to disobey God, but she didn t really think she was She tried to be a good daughter, listening to her parents But there were parts of her always wondered if there was something else other then the Amish ways After a discovery in the attic she is left wondering evenwho she Katie Lapp always knew there was something different about her, apart from her ...This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers To view it, click here It was interesting to get a glimpse of Amish life from the perspective of a young woman Unfortunately, this book possesses a completely predictable plot I totally called it early in the book when it was revealed her first love drowned and OF COURSE there was no body to bury and OF COURSE he ends up alive, contacting his sister within the last TEN pages of the book it was also sooo frustrating to come to the end of the book, thinking that the major plot points would end up at least halfway It was interesting to get a glimpse of Amish life from the perspective of a young woman Unfortunately, this book possesses a completely predictable plot I totally called it early in the book when it was revealed her first love drowned and OF COURSE there...Beverly Lewis is a long time novelist of Amish fiction Since visiting Holmes County, Ohio, The second largest Amish Community in the country, I think I have developed quite an affection for the Amish people I have read everything that I can get my hands on regarding the subject, including this series.Most of the novel has a Christian message, but the characters will still capture your heart even if you don t normal read this type of thing The book begins in a small Amish Community near Lan Beverly Lewis is a long time novelist of Amish fiction Since visiting Holmes County, Ohio, The second largest Amish Community in the country, I think I have developed quite an affection for the Amish people I have read everything that I can get my hands on regarding the subject, including this series.Most of the novel has a Christian message, but the characte...The Shunning was one of the first books that I read back when it first came out I had the advantage of merchandising books for Chas Levy in major chains stores, where Beverly s books were fast sellers If you haven t read Amish books, this book is a good first book for you because it is so rich with the Amish culture and vocabulary Having adopted Plain family mysel...You immeadeatly fall in love with Katie She is sweet and wants to be a good Amish woman, but she feels like she has never quite fit in I wish she had made different choices, but its overall an easy read, and at times you wish you could reach in and hug the characters.

The Shunning (The Heritage of Lancaster County, #1)
  • English
  • 09 December 2018
  • Paperback
  • 288 pages
  • 0764224735
  • Beverly Lewis
  • The Shunning (The Heritage of Lancaster County, #1)