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Jerry S. EicherHarvest House Publishers / 2014 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$19.994.9 out of 5 stars for Holding a Tender Heart, Beiler Sisters Series #1. View reviews of this product. 19 ReviewsAvailability: In StockStock No: WW955119
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Rhonda Nash-hallMadison Heights VAAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5makes me want to convert to Amish tooFebruary 27, 2014Rhonda Nash-hallMadison Heights VAAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5How many of us have wished to live with an Amish family and perhaps even convert to the Amish faith? I will admit to having some of those thoughts myself. I think personally that there is a desire for simplicity, quiet, and peace. Debbie Watson is a young Englisha girl who does exactly that with Bishop Beiler and his family. His own daughter, Lois, has hopes of leaving the Amish faith and becoming English and he hopes that bringing Debbie into their home and family might change Lois' mind.
The oldest Beiler sister, Verna, falls in low with a young Amish man whoe gets into trouble with the law that could end with him in jail. So obviously this story has much excitement and adventure. So instead of Calgon taking you away, why not let Jerry Eicher do it with Holding a Tender Heart.
I was given a copy of this book by the author and Harvest House Publishers in exchange for my honest review. -
CurledUpWithaBookThe MaritimesAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Holding a Tender HeartMay 14, 2018CurledUpWithaBookThe MaritimesAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for Holding a Tender Heart - eBook.This was a great story coming from a totally different perspective of Debbie, an English girl wanting to become Amish. This story contains romance and heart break but held my attention from beginning to end. i hope to read more by this author!
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BetsMoultrie, GAAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Great ReadingOctober 2, 2014BetsMoultrie, GAAge: 45-54Gender: femaleThis book was so good that it was hard for me to put it down. I'm grateful that the author put a character who wants to join the Amish in this series.
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Emma5 Stars Out Of 5Holding a Tender Heart by Jerry S. EicherJune 1, 2014EmmaHolding a Tender Heart (The Beiler Sisters) Jerry S. Eicher, March 1, 2014
By Mrs. Emma Stuck
This review is from: Holding a Tender Heart (The Beiler Sisters)
Holding a Tender Heart (The Beiler Sisters)
Jerry S. Eicher
Debbie Watson is a young English girl who has grown up admiring her Amish friends, the Beiler sisters. As she prepares to graduate from college, Debbie considers making the life-changing decision to convert to the Amish faith and lifestyle.
When she gets up enough nerve, she asks Bishop Beiler if she can room at their house, as a paying boarder. so she can learn more about the Amish faith and maybe become Amish.The Bishop agrees, not only does he like Debbie but he is hoping she can help with his middle daughter Lois who thinks she wants to jump the fence.
Soon Debbie's presence in the community attracts the attention of two suitors: Alvin Knepp, the youngest son of a poor Amish farmer, to whom Debbie is very much attracted; and Paul Wagler, the more successful and sought-after man, whose constant attention to Debbie reminds her of her old Englisha boyfriend--whom she'd rather forget.
Debbie Watson is English but grew up living next door to Bishop Beiler and spending time at his house playing with his daughters. She has now graduated from college and landed her first job, so now her mother is in a hurry for her to move out. Debbie knows she was born English but she feels she is Amish in her heart, she loves the peaceful life they lead.
When Verna, the oldest Beiler daughter, finally takes a stand and agrees to let a boy take her home from a singing, her father isn't any too pleased. You see, she is 24 and never once been 'allowed' to accept a ride home, but she really likes Joe Weaver. When Joe gets arrested and is looking at possibly 20 years of jail time she continues to support him against her fathers wishes and nearly finds herself excommunicated. Can her dad really do that to her, yes, if she doesn't change her mind. Verna also talks Debbie into helping somewhat with Joe's case but will it do any good?
I highly recommend reading this book.Holding a Tender Heart is a wonderful well written 5 stars book.
I am looking forward to reading the next books in this series, "Seeing YOur Face Again" june 1, 2014 and finding love at home august 2014.
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BeverlyOhioAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Filled with unpredictable twists and turns.March 26, 2014BeverlyOhioAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Being an avid fan of Amish fiction, I thought I had read about every possible plot line Amish fiction had to offer. I was delighted to find that Jerry Eicher had written a unique twist to the usual Amish story. This was a new author for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed his writing. The book kept me eager to turn the pages. I look forward to reading the rest of the series as well as other books he has written.
The family of Bishop Beiler has a family member that is eager to break out into the English world. However, the local English girl is just as eager to learn more about the Amish lifestyle by moving in with the Beiler family. Will the influence of an Englisher in their home result in a negative outcome? What will the rest of the Amish community have to say about an outsider living with the bishop? And, how will romance play into the story? You will find many interesting twists and turns as the chapters unfold.
A special thanks to author, Jerry Eicher, for the opportunity to read and review his work. A copy of the book was provided to me in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are strictly my own.
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