The Shunning (Heritage of Lancaster County/Beverly Lewis, 1)
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
8 journalers for this copy...
In the quiet Amish community of Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, time has stood still while cherished traditions and heartfelt beliefs have flourished. But a secret lies buried that could shatter the tranquility its inhabitants have grown to love.
When Katie Lapp stumbles upon a satin infant gown in the dusty leather trunk in her parents' attic, she knows it holds a story she must discover. Why else would her Amish mother, a plain and simple woman who embraces the Old Order laws, hide the beautiful baby dress in the attic?
On the eve of Katie's wedding to widower Bishop John, startling news staggers out of her anguished parents, and nothing prepares Katie for the devastation their confession brings. Feeling betrayed, Katie watches as the only life she has ever known begins to unravel, leaving in its wake a furrow of pain...and a future of hope.
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If you enjoyed the Abram's Daughter series by Beverly Lewis you'll enjoy this one also. So far there are three in this series.
When Katie Lapp stumbles upon a satin infant gown in the dusty leather trunk in her parents' attic, she knows it holds a story she must discover. Why else would her Amish mother, a plain and simple woman who embraces the Old Order laws, hide the beautiful baby dress in the attic?
On the eve of Katie's wedding to widower Bishop John, startling news staggers out of her anguished parents, and nothing prepares Katie for the devastation their confession brings. Feeling betrayed, Katie watches as the only life she has ever known begins to unravel, leaving in its wake a furrow of pain...and a future of hope.
.......
If you enjoyed the Abram's Daughter series by Beverly Lewis you'll enjoy this one also. So far there are three in this series.
I'm setting this one up for a new ring. Typical rules apply:
-journal when you receive it
-read within a month
-pm next person in line for their address
-journal when it goes to next person
-any problems please contact me
Participants in ring:
mysteryfan03 - Missouri
wareagle78 - Alabama
TJRoth - Washington
Megi53- Virginia
Luintaurien-NE
cowgirl-up- OH
mamikaem-MO
lginder - home
-journal when you receive it
-read within a month
-pm next person in line for their address
-journal when it goes to next person
-any problems please contact me
Participants in ring:
mysteryfan03 - Missouri
wareagle78 - Alabama
TJRoth - Washington
Megi53- Virginia
Luintaurien-NE
cowgirl-up- OH
mamikaem-MO
lginder - home
Journal Entry 3 by LGinder at In The Mail in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, April 23, 2005
Released 19 yrs ago (4/23/2005 UTC) at In The Mail in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Releasing in a short ring to mysteryfan03, enjoy!
Releasing in a short ring to mysteryfan03, enjoy!
Got this in the mail today! Can't wait to start it, but I do have a ring in front of it. Thanks LGinder for sharing!! I love the "Abram's Daughters" series.
I am not sure yet if I like this as well as the Abram's Daughter series, but it was a good read. I don't want to give any spoilers away, but I did not see the ending coming. I am wondering which character the next book will follow. I am hoping that it still has a lot of the Amish community in it. Thanks so much for sharing this!!! Now, I need to look for The Confession!
This one arrived in Alabama today - will journal again when read. By the way, the decorated envelope was GREAT, mysteryfan03!
I had previously read the Abram's Daughters series by the same author, and many of the same themes of growing up Amish apply. This book did have some different twists in the character development, and I did enjoy following it. I'm anxious to read the next one in the series now!
Mailed to next reader on list on 6/18/05.
Mailed to next reader on list on 6/18/05.
Received in the mail today. I will start reading it to night.
I enjoyed this book. I did figure out relatively early where the book was headed but am curious as to how the next books will go. Pming the next in line for their address.
Sent to Megi53 in the mail yesterday.
I have been wanting to read one of Lewis' Amish books ever since I joined the Crossings book club and keep seeing them on the selection list. (I love her kids' books, too.)
Arrived today and I have 2 ahead of it, but I'm on vacation so I should be able to start it next week.
Arrived today and I have 2 ahead of it, but I'm on vacation so I should be able to start it next week.
I read the entire story in one evening! It reminded me of a Belva Plain novel except that the good and evil in all the characters wasn't as clear-cut. Everyone in The Shunning had more shades of gray in his or her personality.
The Daniel/Katie story was wonderfully romantic. Wondering what's going to happen to Laura will have me buying the second book for sure!
ETA: mailed to Nebraska yesterday.
The Daniel/Katie story was wonderfully romantic. Wondering what's going to happen to Laura will have me buying the second book for sure!
ETA: mailed to Nebraska yesterday.
Got it today. Thank you. Will read and pass on ASAP.
Am about half finished. Will pm the next person.
Journal Entry 15 by Luintaurien at -- By Hand Or Post, Ray/Ring, RABCK in York, Nebraska USA on Friday, September 30, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (9/30/2005 UTC) at -- By Hand Or Post, Ray/Ring, RABCK in York, Nebraska USA
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Received in the mail yesterday. I have 1 ring I need to read first and then I'll get to this one. Can't wait to start the series!
I stayed up late last night to finish this one and I was almost sad to see it end. It was sort of a cross between Little House on the Prarie and The Crucible, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed. I identified a lot with Katie and throughout the book I just wanted to reach out and hug her. I'm looking forward to completing the series (book #2 is on its way to me) and to reading more by this author. Thanks LGinder for starting these rings!
Mailed today to mamikaem. Enjoy!
Received this in today's mail. Thanks so much! I have a couple of rings in front of this, but will get to it asap!
UPDATE: 11/18/05 - starting this today
UPDATE: 11/18/05 - starting this today
This was a very quick read. This was my first Beverly Lewis book and now I'm hooked. Looking forward to the 2nd in the series! Returning it home to Lginder in today's mail. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Book has made it's way home. Hope everyone enjoyed it - the remainder of the series is making it's way around. If anyone is interested Lewis has a brand new Amish series and I've just started a ring for book 1 - The Preachers Daughter. PM me if you're interested.
5/8/06 Book is traveling to Montana to my moms. She'll wild release it when she's done.
5/8/06 Book is traveling to Montana to my moms. She'll wild release it when she's done.
Journal Entry 22 by LGinder at Overlook Drive / Lewis & Clark statue in Great Falls, Montana USA on Friday, June 23, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (6/23/2006 UTC) at Overlook Drive / Lewis & Clark statue in Great Falls, Montana USA
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Left propped up to the Lewis & Clark statue in full view of the parking lot. Left with the two other in the series.
Left propped up to the Lewis & Clark statue in full view of the parking lot. Left with the two other in the series.
