1. The Guardian, Home to Hickory Hollow Series #3
    Beverly Lewis
    Bethany House / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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  1. The IE Mommy
    Beaumont, CA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Two Worlds Collide
    April 3, 2013
    The IE Mommy
    Beaumont, CA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    The Guardian had me hooked from page one. I don't usually expect so much action from an Amish novel so I was pleasantly surprised. A little girl going missing is not something I ever thought I'd read in an Amish book. It instantly made my heart stop because I have a daughter around the same age and I had to know what happened to her!

    I was a little bit frustrated when I got all into the story of the missing Sarah and then the next chapter started a completely different story with a new character, Jodie. I know they will eventually intertwine and I will understand how they connect but it is not my favorite style of writing. Of course after reading a few pages about Jodi, I was hooked on her story too.

    The two stories come together when Jodie discovers Sarah and takes care of her until she is able to return her to her frantic mother Maryanna in their Amish community. Jodie is immediately drawn to their plain way of life and sheer happiness in their simplistic lifestyle. I can see the appeal of the Amish's simple ways as I've thought many times how amazing it would be to live that way.

    After losing her job and with her fiancé a world away, Jodie feels like she's found a home away from home. It almost seems like fate when she lucks into an open teaching position in the Amish community. Is she hiding from her real life or will this pull her into a new life? Will she and Trent work out their differences regarding their future?

    Maryanna, a widow, is also struggling with her current life and future. After losing her husband and becoming a widow she has taken care of her children just fine. Her friendly neighbor widower Joshua shows that he cares for her but is she ready to let go of the past and move on? Will it take an Englisher to open her eyes to the possibility?

    The Guardian takes two different women from completely different lifestyles and brings them together to change each others lives and open their eyes to what life has to offer. Beverly Lewis is a master storyteller and has created love able characters and brought them together for this heartwarming story.
  2. Rosie
    Age: Under 18
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    An engaging tale!
    April 2, 2013
    Rosie
    Age: Under 18
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    An engaging, cute tale!

    Jodi Winfield lost her sister, Karen, six months ago. Six months ago, Jodi abandoned God. She is insistent that she will have nothing to do with Him and refuses to entertain the thought of having kids. Why have them when you could lose them? Her stance begins to alter, however, when she comes across a seemingly abandoned Amish child on her morning run. I loved watching Jodi slowly return to God's arms. The "prodigal son" stories always bring a big smile to my face.

    This story is so easily to get caught up in. Once again I'm not disappointed with the fabulous characters brought to life in this installment. And it is truly satisfying to visit Hickory Hollow again. I can't tell if it's Beverly Lewis's excellent writing or if it is simply her portrayal of the Amish that draws me to the book. That all being said, the ending fell short for me. It felt rushed and seemed all too soon. Other than that, there's not much more to be said. :-)

    {Though this is a part of the Home to Hickory Hollow series, The Guardian can be read stand alone just like the others, though I did miss seeing the earlier characters.}

    I received this book from Bethany House through CFBA, thanks!
  3. Melissa
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Reminded why I like Amish Fiction
    April 1, 2013
    Melissa
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 5
    It has been a long time since I have read anything by Beverly Lewis. The first book I read by her was The Covenant from Abram's Daughter series and I fell in love with those characters. I also haven't read any Amish books for a few years. No reason really, just busy reading other books.

    First, let's talk about the cover. Who could look at that cover and not be drawn in by the beautiful child? She captivated me before I even opened the book.

    Reading The Guardian reminded why I enjoyed reading Amish fiction. I love being swept away in the simple world of the Amish, that often isn't as simple as we think and you will discover if you read The Guardian.

    Oh, and I love when I can dig a Genesis 5020 out of book and this book has one. When Sarah goes missing this could have been used to harm her mother, she could have grown angry at God but instead God uses that tragedy to bring Jodi Winfield into the Amish community. You will have to read the book to see what follows and how this is a Genesis 5020.

    Reading this book has made me hungry for more Amish fiction again. Beverly Lewis rarely disappoints and this book is no exception.

    I received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
  4. MaureenT
    Syracuse NY
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Getting Lost In Amish Culture
    March 27, 2013
    MaureenT
    Syracuse NY
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 4
    When Jodi Winfield goes for her morning run,she happens upon a little girl. The Child does not have any shoes and is dressed only in her underwear. Can you imagine, the child also has a big bruise on her forehead...I would be calling the police.

    In the end she cleans up the little darling, and from her friend, figures out she is Amish. She puts the little one in the car...now I might be thinking people will think she kidnapped this child? Anyway, even though the little one does not speak English, she manages to get Jodi to her home.

    You can imagine how that Mother felt seeing her child home. Maryanna, her Mom, had been driving the family buggy, and her little Sarah fell out.

    Jodi is feeling the pain of loosing her only sister. When she comes to Hickory Hollow, she finds some of the peace she has been looking for. She is unable to forgive God.

    Her acceptance by the Plain People, has a lot to do with how the Children tend to follow her. Almost like the pied piper! I loved her visit here, and even jogging with some Amish people. You almost hope she will find someone and become Amish??

    She does have a Fiancé, but they are having some problems. Will she end up marrying someone other than Trent. Will Maryanna, a widow, find a husband and father for her children?

    Although I did question some of the things that happened in the story, like men leaving the search for the child, etc. I did enjoy this book by Beverly Lewis, and will look for more by her.

    I received this book through Net Galley, and the Publisher Bethany House, and was not required to give a positive review.
  5. beckie
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    3 Stars Out Of 5
    the guardian review
    March 24, 2013
    beckie
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    "The Guardian" by Beverly Lewis is the third novel in the Hickory Hollow series. These do not need to be read in order. In this one, Maryanna, a widow with four children, is traveling home in the late evening when Sarah, her youngest, a five year old, falls from the wagon and is knocked unconscious. With all of the men in the Amish community looking for her, she falls asleep and is found by Jodi, a house sitting elementary school teacher who is out for a morning run. Jodi is also dealing with grief; her sister died from leukemia six months before. Maryanna's neighbor, Joshua, a widower, is smitten with Maryanna and looking for love with his neighbor; Maryanna is having none of it.

    This novel is primarily about dealing with grief. In all the characters, their are three widows, two widowers, and a grieving sister. The plot is kind of loose with no real dilemma, but more of a how-to-deal with grief and how-not-to. This is not one of my favorite Lewis novels. But it is a Beverly Lewis, so it is still pretty good. I received this book from www.netgalley.com.
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