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David Lewis, Beverly LewisBethany House / 2014 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$14.994.6 out of 5 stars for Child of Mine. View reviews of this product. 54 Reviews
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Izzy5 Stars Out Of 5Child of MineAugust 25, 2014IzzyQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Beverly Lewis has been my favorite Amish fiction author since her first book, The Shunning, which got me "hooked". I kept putting off purchasing Child of Mine, which she co-authored with her husband, David Lewis. I continually would see it advertised in the catalogs I receive from CBD, read the description, but not add it to my list of "want to reads". Certainly, to a degree, it is a bit different than most of Lewis' novels. However, it has quickly become one of my favorites!
I have only read through approximately two-thirds of the book at this point, but am thoroughly enjoying the read. Usually, I am able by this point in a book, to kind of guess what the outcome will be. However, not this time! I find that I am trying to read a chapter or two every day because as the book goes along, it becomes more intriguing. I am looking forward to the ending. (Sometimes I almost want to cheat and read the last chapter!)
This is the first book I have read that was written by both authors. I may just consider reviewing the books that David Lewis wrote. -
Aud5 Stars Out Of 5Child of mineAugust 23, 2014AudQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I Loved the Book.....it had a bit of everything in it....love story.....mystery ...... one surprise after another.....and with a Christian focus. I am passing it around to all my friends.
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JeaniePhoenix, AZAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Letting Go and Letting GodAugust 10, 2014JeaniePhoenix, AZAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Child of Mine is written with the excellence that one has come to anticipate from David and Beverly with a slightly different focus than usual.
Kelly Maines is a young widow whose late husband had stolen their infant daughter, Emily, from her after they separated due to his addictions and anger that she chose to carry and keep their daughter. He subsequently sold their baby to a baby broker for drug money, and was found dead of an overdose of those drugs. Kelly has gone to great lengths to find her daughter in the more than eight years since, trying to raise enough money to fund her search. She has lived sparingly so she could pay a private investigator, travel-related costs as needed to follow up on any leads that have strong potential, and lab costs for DNA testing.
Jack Livingston adopted his niece after his brother and sister-in-law died in an accident four years earlier. A bachelor who travelled as a flight instructor, his love for Natalie led him to put down roots with his own company in the town and home where Natalie "Nattie" had lived with her adoptive parents. He maintained the same nanny that Nattie had had since an infant.
Nattie is an engaging girl who is older than her years and adores her uncle Jack and the life they have. She loves her nanny, a single Amish woman, Laura Mast. Laura had been shunned by her family for reasons unknown to Jack, and lives with distant relatives in a nearby town. Jack learns from Nattie's teacher that she desperately wants Jack to marry Laura, and has drawn a picture showing the imagined upcoming marriage, not understanding that Laura's Amish faith would not allow her to marry a man who is not Amish.
Kelly's faith in the Lord is all she had to hold onto for the more than eight years she has searched for Emily. When Kelly is almost ready to give up her search, her PI locates a girl who meets the criteria established. She goes out yet one more time on this potentially hopeful lead - Natalie Livingston. When she and Jack meet for the first time, it is clear that this lead is different from all the rest.
Child of Mine is a tale that plays out in this country more than we think, as parents look for their children who have been stolen by non-custodial parents or worse, strangers who seek to make a profit from the innocent ones. This novel is written with compassion for the innocent victims - a parent seeking his or her child as well as the children and their adoptive parent(s).
The characters are believable and likable. The depth of their faith in the Lord, conversations, and relationships is excellent. It is easy to empathize with each person, from Jack, Nattie, and Laura to Kelly and those who have stood with her through her ordeal.
I highly recommend Child of Mine to adults and older teens who enjoy Christian drama and mystery with the potential of romance. The Lewis' draw the reader into the story quickly, and keep one's attention to the very last page. There are unforeseen plot twists that surprise, yet satisfy, the reader. Few others could write a book of this depth with strength and tenderness as David and Beverly Lewis.
I received a copy of this book through the "For Readers Only" group at The Book Club Network, in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review. Many thanks to TBCN, the authors and publisher for this most excellent, heartfelt novel!
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MaryMinnesotaAge: 45-54Gender: Female5 Stars Out Of 5Energetic mystery and romanceJuly 27, 2014MaryMinnesotaAge: 45-54Gender: FemaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Wow! "Child of Mine" is a wonderfully good story. When I first saw the cover I thought, "Hmm, yet another Amish book." Well, this went way beyond another Amish book! Yes, there was an Amish character, the nanny Laura, who worked for Jack, helping him raise his adopted niece, Natalie. (Beverly and David Lewis do a much better job than I do of explaining that so please don't be confused.) Anyway, while there is some of the Amish lifestyle in the story, the Amish are not the main theme of the book.
"Child of Mine" is a mix of mystery and romance. Kelly's daughter was kidnapped eight years ago and she is desperate to find her child! Her methods are often unethical but she has neglected her own life and health in order to continue her search. When her journey has her crossing paths with Jack, she doesn't tell him the whole truth, which eventually gets her into trouble! Can Natalie be Kelly's biological child? Have her years of searching finally paid off? Will Jack accept Kelly's love in spite of her lies? And most of all, can a person really, truly and deeply love a child that is not biologically theirs?
"Child of Mine" is a great story that I highly recommend! It is a light, clean, easy read that will have you wondering what will happen next. I enjoyed the humor as well as the high energy of Natalie's character. Just when you think you have it all figured out the author throws in another twist!
I received this book from The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest opinion. -
na5 Stars Out Of 5child of MineJuly 21, 2020naQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Very good book
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