1. Plain Peace, Daughters of the Promise Series #6
    Beth Wiseman
    Thomas Nelson / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Judy K Burgi
    Kendallville, IN
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Don't Miss This Great Read!
    December 30, 2013
    Judy K Burgi
    Kendallville, IN
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Having read all the books in A Daughters of the Promise series I could not wait to read this book. The author did not let me down. There were issues in this book that we usually don't read about in Amish fiction. I love that the author chose to write about problems that are real; not only in the Amish communities but in the English world too.

    Sometimes people have a hard time giving up control and Bishop Byler is a perfect example. I found it both funny and sad how his wife Marianne handled her controlling husband.

    A death in a family can be devastating. Some people have a hard time coming to grips with it and shut out those who love them. The results can be heart breaking and pure agony for all involved. This story is a perfect example. Can deep hurt and wounds heal?

    We follow the lives of several families in this story. We learn that it is only through our faith in God that we can heal from bitterness, unforgiveness, and unwilling to forgive ourselves. How seeking the Lord through prayer and sharing our hurts with loving friends can bring us into a right relationship with God and give us plain peace.

    I highly recommend this book to those reading this review. You will love it!
  2. tammycookblogsbooks
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Plain Peace
    December 18, 2013
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    Anna Byler lives in Paradise, Pa with her strict grandfather, who is the Bishop and her grandmother, who is keeping many secrets from him. When Anna takes a romantic interest in Jacob Hostetler, whose family is new to the area, her grandfather forbids her to be with him. Anna struggles as she wants to be with Jacob and tries to be the granddaughter she was raised to be. Jacob and his family are hiding their own secrets, hoping their past will stay back in Ohio.

    Being truthful in relationships is the focus of Plain Peace. Offering forgiveness to those that have wronged us is also a theme. The main plot of the story is of Anna and Jacob's relationship but there are several other interesting subplots interwoven into the story.

    Plain Peace is the sixth book in The Daughters of Promise Series. Each book in the series shows a woman discovering the meaning of faith, hope, and love as she is on her journey in the Amish community. I haven't read any other books in the series and I had no trouble understanding anything about the area or the characters in Plain Peace. As I read I met characters and their learned about stories from the previous books, it made me want to read the rest of the series to find out more about them. I really enjoyed this book. Beth Wiseman is an Amish fiction author that I always like reading.

    I received a free copy of this book from BookSneeze and Thomas Nelson in exchange for my honest review.

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  3. debwilson
    Summerfield, FL
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    December 18, 2013
    debwilson
    Summerfield, FL
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Anna loves the grandfather who raised her, but his strict adherence to the Ordnung is scaring away any boy who might be interested in her–except newcomer Jacob.

    In normal circumstances Anna Byler would have her choice of any of the young men in her Amish community. But because of the strict rules enforced by her grandfather, the bishop, the available suitors are afraid to court her. Then handsome Jacob Hostetler moves to Paradise and decides Anna is worth the challenge.

    Anna sees that the bishop's legalism is dividing the community and risking the lives of its members–but her grandfather doesn't. When she is forced to deception in order to pursue her dream of marriage and family with Jacob, Anna feels her own faith slipping. If only she could get her grandmother to help her stand up to the bishop. But Mammi is keeping secrets of her own.

    Anna wants to honor her grandparents, the two most important people in her life, but her heart is divided by the rules that guide their little Amish community and the growing love she has for Jacob. How can she be true to both?

    My Review:

    Legalism in the church setting I am all - too familiar with, so I have a whole lot of an opinion with this novel! Anna's desire to please and honor her grandparents, while being forced to be deceptive in order to pursue romantic possibilities, is also a theme I have personal experience with, so naturally, I loved this book.

    That being said, Wiseman creates a story full of likable, believable characters; complete with situations that are true to life (I've been there, done that!) and weaved a story of love, forgiveness, hope, despair, acceptance, rejection and second chances. It's a fine line that's drawn when a family forbids a relationship, yet the individual feels it's the right one. It doesn't always work out in the end, but it is a tough call to make when you love your family yet want that other person more than life itself. Anna faces this scenario among many other mini-conflicts, and Wiseman drew me to the story from the very first page. A triumphant novel for the world of Christian Amish Fiction, and recommended for any lover of reading.

    This book was provided by the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review.
  4. DavidsMom
    Louisiana
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A great series!
    December 7, 2013
    DavidsMom
    Louisiana
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This is an awesome series that everyone should pick up. This series was the beginning of my love of Amish fiction. I love how the family evolves but each story is so touching and inspiring. At the end of the book you will find Amish recipes that are spoken of in the book. Something one might not realize is that this series ties in with her other series the Land of Canaan. It isn't vital or necessary to read both series, but they float back and forth as Beth Wiseman writes these 2 series together. People visit different people from the other town and some of the stories tie together. I love both series. This story is about a young girl raised by her strict grandfather who is the bishop of the area. His strictness brings forth the thoughts of deceiving family; even the bishop's wife isn't being totally truthful. This story brings forth once conscious of being truthful and to honor those in authority. Once again Beth Wiseman writes a great book that inspires. Thank you to the Booksneeze reading program for my honest review for this copy. Thank you also to Thomas Nelson for publishing and providing this book.
  5. VicsMediaRoom
    Irvine, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Marriage and Romance
    December 4, 2013
    VicsMediaRoom
    Irvine, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Beth Wiseman in her new book "Plain Peace" Book Six in the Daughters of the Promise series published by Thomas Nelson takes us into the life of Anna Byler.

    From the back cover: Anna loves the grandfather who raised her, but his strict adherence to the Ordnung is scaring away any boy who might be interested in her–except newcomer Jacob.

    In normal circumstances Anna Byler would have her choice of any of the young men in her Amish community. But because of the strict rules enforced by her grandfather, the bishop, the available suitors are afraid to court her. Then handsome Jacob Hostetler moves to Paradise and decides Anna is worth the challenge.

    Anna sees that the bishop's legalism is dividing the community and risking the lives of its members–but her grandfather doesn't. When she is forced to deception in order to pursue her dream of marriage and family with Jacob, Anna feels her own faith slipping. If only she could get her grandmother to help her stand up to the bishop. But Mammi is keeping secrets of her own.

    Anna wants to honor her grandparents, the two most important people in her life, but her heart is divided by the rules that guide their little Amish community and the growing love she has for Jacob. How can she be true to both?

    "Plain Peace" is all about marriage. Anna wants to get married, her grandfather, the Bishop, has strict ideas on her marriage, how keeping secrets in a marriage is harmful and what happens in a marriage when there is the death of a child. There is also a focus on secretly hoarding and how that affects people. Then there is the romance. This is a book about what is important in life: family, faith and forgiveness. Ms. Wiseman knows how to create characters that live on the page and that we get to know and love. Get ready for an interesting read that will keep you emotionally involved.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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