1. What the Heart Sees Collection
    Kathleen Fuller
    Thomas Nelson / 2011 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Mary Brennan
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    A. Synopsis of Amish love stories
    March 16, 2011
    Mary Brennan
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 2
    The book is great for those who have not read Kathleen Fullers other books. Unfortunately I had. So now that I have bought a book with stories in it that I have already read, I will donate it to the library. I wish I had known this when I ordered it!
  2. Snowflakes
    Georgia
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Three fun Amish stories for the price of one!
    March 2, 2011
    Snowflakes
    Georgia
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    What The Heart Sees is essentially a novella collection of 3 stories Kathleen Fuller wrote and printed in OTHER novella collections. I had already read "What the Heart Sees" from An Amish Love, and enjoyed it very much. I found myself inspired by Ellie's hopeful and unsinkable spirit and was rooting for Christopher to accept the forgiveness offered by his community. I hate spoilers, though, so I won't say any more about that. I enjoyed the other 2 stories in this novella collection as well.

    In "A Miracle for Miriam," I found Seth and Miriam to be very endearing, although I did get quite frustrated with Miriam every few pages. I think that was Fuller's point, though. Miriam's inability to believe anyone would love her, and her constant replaying of negative self-image messages in her mind reminded me of how we as believers often are reluctant to receive God's love. We continue to dwell on our own sins and failings, refusing to believe that the Lover of our Soul could love us just as we are, imperfect and broken, and that He would want fellowship with us despite our "ugliness." Praise the Lord that we don't have to be perfect to come to Him! Miriam's growth and her efforts to accept Seth's love mirrors the journey of so many believers as they learn to accept Christ's love.

    "A Place of His Own" had me smiling almost non-stop. I loved Amanda's stubborn streak and her perky, positive attitude, and felt her frustration as she dealt with Josiah's dark moods. I especially enjoyed the barn-raising scene. This one was a really fun story, while also bringing me to tears at times. A must-read.

    Fuller uses a friendly, easy-to-read voice in her writing, and incorporates the Pennsylvania Deitsch words much more fluidly than some other writers. They don't feel forced, and don't have translations immediately after them, a quality which I enjoyed. (When an author writes something like, " 'She said, You're ab im kopp.' 'No,' Adam replied, 'I'm not crazy in the head!'," it makes me crazy. When authors do that, AND include a glossary, it makes me feel like they don't think we'll be smart enough to look the word up. It's a pet peeve of mine.) Additionally, as a cooking aficionado, I especially enjoyed the collection of recipes at the end. There is also a reading group guide for those who would like to choose this as their book club selection. All in all, although it's not going to be the next great American novel, this was a good read. While not my favorite of all time, each story left me happy and kept my attention, which are 2 of the main things I am looking for in an Amish fiction novel. I would recommend this collection for anyone who enjoys Amish Christian fiction.

    I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. 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."
  3. Janet P
    El Cajon, CA
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Great for Amish fiction fans!
    February 28, 2011
    Janet P
    El Cajon, CA
    I just finished reading What The Heart Sees, A Collection of Amish Romances From Kathleen Fuller. These three stories were previously published in An Amish Christmas, An Amish Gathering, and An Amish Love.

    The first story is A Miracle for Miriam. Miriam liked a boy named Seth when they were 14 years old, but when Seth found out, he ridiculed her. Five years later, Miriam still has not gotten over the rejection and is afraid to get close to anyone and then Seth comes back into her life after being severely injured in a car accident.

    The second story is A Place of His Own which is the story of Josiah and Amanda who were best friends. Josiah moved away as a teenager after his mother died but has now returned years later to sell the family farm. Josiah's attitude has changed and Amanda tries to figure out what happened to her childhood friend.

    The third story is What the Heart Sees. Ellie Chupp is blind due to an accident that killed her best friend. Her best friend's fiance, Christopher, moved away but has now returned several years later. Ellie and Christopher start getting to know each other and having feelings for each other.

    What I found to be the common theme in the stories is that the different individuals learn to give their difficult and confusing situations to God to handle. When they start to do that, then God starts to work in ways that end up in a happy outcome for them. I enjoyed reading the stories and also included in the back of the book is a Reading Group Guide and Amish Recipes, yum!
  4. The Phantom Paragrapher
    Tauranga, New Zealand
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    3 Stars Out Of 5
    February 26, 2011
    The Phantom Paragrapher
    Tauranga, New Zealand
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 4
    Review: What the Heart Sees: A Collection of Amish Romances - Kathleen Fuller - March 2011

    When coming across Amish Christian Fiction, Im always in two minds about it , the reason being some of the authors I enjoy and their writing flows with a perfect stroke and others I just no matter how hard I try , I can't find myself getting into it. What the Heart Sees by Kathleen Fuller was a bit of both . Unlike the majority of Amish novels , Kathleen's contained more than the average novel worth of Amish language and though it had a dictionary at the beginning of the book, it was a hassle to keep flicking back and forth. Though, in saying that on a positive note as the stories were short stories and more like novellas rather than full length novels, I didn't mind the overuse of Amish language as much as I might have had it been a full novel.

    . "A Miracle for Miriam" from" An Amish Christmas" Miriam fell for Seth, but he broke her heart. Years later, after he's nearly killed in an accident, Miriam sees him at a Christmas party and notices something is different about him-not just how he looks, but how he acts. When Seth pursues her, she must decide whether to guard her heart or accept his love. "A Place of His Own" from "An Amish Gathering" When Josiah left Paradise the first time, he didn't even say good-bye. Now he's back, ten years later, and he's changed. Why is he so distant and bitter? Where is the boy who used to be Amanda's best friend? Amanda is learning that there are things even a capable Amish girl can't fix. But can she stand there and watch him walk away...again? "What the Heart Sees" from "An Amish Love" A tragic accident rocks a peaceful Amish community, leaving Ellie Chupp blinded and Christopher Bender's future shattered. But they find love and forgiveness in a place they least expect?
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