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Summary: It Just Goes to Show...
Review: A TRULY talented author doesn't need to use violence, sex or strong language. An EXCELLENT read!
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: Beverly Lewis has written a beautiful story that encompasses joys and sorrows, hopes and disappointments, one teen girl living within her beliefs and culture and her sister's struggle to break free from those same beliefs and culture. I can't wait to have my own teenage daughter read this book. The Amish culture has always been of interest but this story makes me realize they really have an amazing way of life. I'm sure I'll end up reading all of Beverly Lewis's books.
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Summary: Loved it!
Review: I enjoyed every single page of this book!
A pattern I've noticed in these books is that the author will present a "deep dark secret" but not tell you what it is until the end of the book. I think that's what helps keep the reader glued to it. It's definitely what I enjoy the most.
Often she will throw a twist in the middle or at the end as well.
This is the first in the Abram's Daughters Series. I've read the next 3 in the series and can't wait till the new one comes out!
I also recommend The Postcard by Beverly Lewis, in addition to this book.
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Summary: Beverly Lewis has another great series!
Review: I have read nearly all of Beverly Lewis' books, and loved them all. The Covenant is definitely no exception! I couldn't seem to put the book down, and when I did all I could think about was poor Sadie, Leah, and the other daughters of Abram and Ida Ebersol. I am anxiously awaiting the release of Book 2--I hope it's soon!
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Summary: The Covenant
Review: I just finished reading The Covenant,and I think it was very good.
I hope that there will be a second book in this new series. I am going to pass this book along to my daughter so that she can enoy it as much as I did.
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Summary: A Good Read
Review: I just finished reading The Covenant...and had NO idea when I picked the book up that it was a series. Whew. Am I glad. I got to the end of the book at 2am...and thought..."BUT, WHAT ABOUT....?" I found the book an interesting challenge to my preconcieved ideas about the Amish. I think I always thought that their life was idyllic, simple...and something a part of me longed for in this "look at your calender to see what thousand things you have to today" world. I found very human characters with very good hearts and intentions struggling with teenagers, freedom, dreams,work, expectations and love. Although the Amish choose to live differently than we do, we are all tied together whether "plain" or "wordly" in simply being human. This is not a profoundly deep or thrilling book, yet it will leave you wanting more. You come to care for the characters and their tears and joys...just as you do your best friend. You know her secrets and know her heart and just pray that it all works out in the end... So you'll be looking very forward to your next visit in Book 2. :-)
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Summary: A Good Read
Review: I just finished reading The Covenant...and had NO idea when I picked the book up that it was a series. Whew. Am I glad. I got to the end of the book at 2am...and thought..."BUT, WHAT ABOUT....?" I found the book an interesting challenge to my preconcieved ideas about the Amish. I think I always thought that their life was idyllic, simple...and something a part of me longed for in this "look at your calender to see what thousand things you have to today" world. I found very human characters with very good hearts and intentions struggling with teenagers, freedom, dreams,work, expectations and love. Although the Amish choose to live differently than we do, we are all tied together whether "plain" or "wordly" in simply being human. This is not a profoundly deep or thrilling book, yet it will leave you wanting more. You come to care for the characters and their tears and joys...just as you do your best friend. You know her secrets and know her heart and just pray that it all works out in the end... So you'll be looking very forward to your next visit in Book 2. :-)
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Summary: Starving for more
Review: I knew when I purchased this book that it was the first in a series. But when I got to the end, it was so hard to accept that I had to wait for the next book. The characters are all well developed. I felt I was reading a book about my neighbors. It is obvious that Ms. Lewis knows much about the Amish. I have learned a great deal about another group of people. This was the second Beverly Lewis book that I had read. Sanctuary was the first, so I knew I like the writing style. Since I have to wait, I purchased five other Beverly Lewis, comleting the Lancaster Series and starting The Postcard.
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Summary: Wonderful Book
Review: I live next door to an Amish Family and although some of the situations in this book would never occur next door, there was also alot in common. I already knew of the singings, etc. I am dying to get the next book. Can't wait.
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Summary: amazing
Review: I purchased this book as a way to kill down time while at work. Once i started reading it, I felt as though i was standing right there helping in the kitchen and on the farm. It was wonderfully written, and impossible to put down. I am looking forward to the next book in the series to see what happens to Abrams daughters. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves christian fiction, and the amish culture. Truely wonderful.
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