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  1. Chelsea B
    Lawrence, KS
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    March 13, 2014
    Chelsea B
    Lawrence, KS
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Another excellent book by Judith Miller! Can't wait for the next one!!!
  2. LGLmom
    Green Isle, MN
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Shining Light by Judith Miller
    February 28, 2014
    LGLmom
    Green Isle, MN
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Synopsis of A Shining Light by Judith Miller:

    Andrea Wilson is a young wife and mother living in Baltimore. She lives in a small apartment with her young son and husband, when he's not at sea. The book begins with Andrea receiving the news that her husband has been lost at sea, although no body has been found. With the little "pension" she receives she decides to move with her son to her father's farm in Iowa.

    Once there she discovers that he perished in a fire that also burned the house down. To make matters even more desperate she learns that her father had sold his farm to the Amana Colonies before his death but she is unable to locate the money he received from the sale. Because her father didn't believe in banks she believes the money perished in the fire with him.

    With no money and no place to go, the people at the Amana Colonies invite her to live with them until she is able to make a decision about her future. She is put to work in one of the kitchens and lives above it with the kitchen boss. Her son makes friends with the tinsmith, Dirk Knefler, and soon a romance develops between Andrea and Dirk.

    Then the unthinkable happens that turns Andrea's world upside down.

    Review: I loved this book. I am a fan of books about the Amana Colonies and books by Judith Miller. The characters are well-developed and the plot is full of twists and turns. I like that the two main characters acknowledge their interest in each other early on and don't have miscommunications about it.

    One thing I didn't care for was it was written in first person and broken up into different characters' viewpoints. I got confused a few times about who was writing even though the sections are labeled. I just get into a book and it's hard to reframe my thinking when somethings different.

    I received a complimentary copy of A Shining Light by Judith Miller from Bethany House. All opinions are my own.
  3. PennyMindingMom
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Home to Amana
    September 16, 2014
    PennyMindingMom
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Join Judith Miller as she takes us back in time to the Amana colonies. The story begins in the year 1890 in Baltimore Maryland where Andrea Wilson receives the life changing news that her husband has been lost at sea. Andrea makes the decision to return home to Iowa with her young son where she learns that the family farm has burned down and her father has died, leaving her with without a home or money.

    The people in the nearby Amana village learn of her plight they invite her and her son Lukas to stay with them for a time until she can find a way to move elsewhere. Andrea begins to love the simple life and finds herself be drawn to the village tin-smith Dirk Knefler, who has taken her son under his wing.

    Andrea must of the make the decision on whether or not to give up the comforts and freedoms of the outside world to stay in the village. When Andreas new life is turned upside down by some shocking news, what will she do?

    Ms. Miller immerses us into the Amana colonies using vivid descriptions and strong characters. Life is the Amana colonies is vastly different from anything Ive ever experienced yet, Ms. Miller has a way of making us feel like we are there.

    The story is full of suspense, love and lessons of Gods love. We learn how each person has their own personal journey in trusting God and how to trust Him and His plan for our lives.
  4. mcaldwell
    Erie, PA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: Female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Learning to Pray
    April 22, 2014
    mcaldwell
    Erie, PA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Author Judith Miller takes us again to the colonies of Amana. Each story in the series is independent and I believe they could be read in any order. I think this is the third story and it follows widow Andrea and her son, Lukas. Having lost her good-for-nothing husband at sea, Andrea takes her son from a tenement in Baltimore to the farm on which she grew up. Unfortunately her estranged father has passed away and the land was sold. Andrea is taken in by the neighbors who live in the Amana colonies. She does not intend to stay, but the stability of the colonies is a much needed presence in their lives. Disappointment follows them and the two must figure out how to reconcile their new peace with a troubled past.
  5. Shannah
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    This is a sweet, sweet story.
    April 14, 2014
    Shannah
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This is a sweet, sweet story. The author paints a vivid picture of life in the Amana colonies. It's a different world, for sure. I can't imagine living in a community where everyone shares everything. The author's words made me feel like I was experiencing this community and life right along with Andrea.

    The characters are well written. Andrea's situation is sad, but probably very common in this time period. Her growth as a person is amazing to watch. Dirk is such a patient man. He is kind and understanding. Their relationship was very natural, and I loved that the author took it slow with them. It helped to show Andrea's growth spiritually and as a person. I would have loved to hear more of Fred's story, though. I was devastated for Andrea when Fred came back.

    The faith of this community is different, but strong and amazing. They really try to live what the Bible teaches and their willingness to help is something we can all learn from. Overall, this was an enjoyable story! I look forward to reading more from this extraordinary author!

    *Thank you Bethany House Publishers for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*
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