An Amish Gathering: Life in Lancaster County

Thomas Nelson

Dec 2009 · Sold by Thomas Nelson

About this ebook

Three heartwarming tales of old friends and new beginnings that span one year in an Amish community.

A Change of Heart by Beth Wiseman

Leah is no good at cooking, cleaning, sewing, gardening—the skills that young women need to make a proper Amish wife. All she wants to do is write stories, but she's sincerely tired of being a disappointment. Will she ever find someone who accepts her just as she is? And can an almost-Amish angel in red polka dots help her find her way?

A Place of His Own by Kathleen Fuller

When Josiah left Paradise the first time, he didn't even say good-bye. Now he's back, ten years later, and he's changed. Why is he so distant and bitter? Where is the boy who used to be Amanda's best friend? Amanda is learning that there are things even a capable Amish girl can't fix. But can she stand there and watch him walk away . . . again?

When Winter Comes by Barbara Cameron

It's been too long since Rebecca has done what she loves—put on her skates and fly across the ice. Five years have passed since a winter accident took her twin Lizzie and left Rebecca heartbroken. And Ben has waited for her all that time. At last she's starting to heal. But has too much time passed for their hearts to reconnect?

Ratings and reviews

I picked up this book totally by accident...but as we all know nothing happens by mistake. I loved these stories. I grew up in northern Ontario Canada and knew nothing about the amish although I was familiar with the mennonites of southern Ontario. I see now how ignorant I really was. The stories made me FEEL something. As a new christian myself I truly believe that God wanted me to read these stories, and pass them on. The characters are rich,kind, loving, and would make me want to sit down for a hot cup of tea and learn to quilt. I want to visit an amish village or mennonite village and am fascinated by their ability to be self sustaining. I had heard about rumspring before and how the children decide what they want to do with their lives. I had always thought that the "plain" people were strict, but what I got from the stories is love. And Jesus' last commanment is to love. I will certainly be purchasing more, and passing on the books to others who don't know God. I didn't realize that the publishers were christian....as I said, nothing is by accident. Warm,loving and wonderful. A great read Thank you and God bless. Donna Anderson Harris p.s. A book about the history of the amish is next on my list, where do they come from, how do they stay the way they are without the influence of the outside?

this book describes many people's lives. every life contains many bumps in the road. it's how we Traverse those bumps as to whether we are happy, worried, or very sad. sometimes it's good to think outside of the box and go with that"inner feeling". This book shows how perseverance is what we need when our life seems to be very complicated. Excellent book, couldn't put it down.

Absolutly loved all three stories in this book and the fact that they were somewhat related even tho written by different authors, Also loved "An Amish Love" and can't wait to find more like these.

About the author

Bestselling and award-winning author Beth Wiseman has sold over two million books. She is the recipient of the coveted Holt Medallion, is a two-time Carol Award winner, and has won the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award three times. Her books have been on various bestseller lists, including CBA, ECPA, Christianbook, and Publishers Weekly. Beth and her husband are empty nesters enjoying country life in south-central Texas. Visit her online at BethWiseman.com; Facebook: @AuthorBethWiseman; Twitter: @BethWiseman; Instagram: @bethwisemanauthor

With over two million copies sold, Kathleen Fuller is the USA TODAY bestselling author of several bestselling novels, including the Hearts of Middlefield novels, the Middlefield Family novels, the Amish of Birch Creek series, and the Amish Letters series as well as a middle-grade Amish series, the Mysteries of Middlefield. Visit her online at KathleenFuller.com; Instagram: @kf_booksandhooks; Facebook: @WriterKathleenFuller; Twitter: @TheKatJam.

Barbara Cameron has a heart for writing about the spiritual values and simple joys of the Amish. She is the best-selling author of more than 40 fiction and nonfiction books, three nationally televised movies, and the winner of the first Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award. Her books have been nominated for Carol Awards and the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award from RWA's Faith, Hope, and Love chapter. Barbara resides in Jacksonville, Florida.