The Prodigal (Abram's Daughters)

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Summary: The Best Book in The Whole Series!
Review: In my opinion, "The Prodigal", by Beverly Lewis is the best book in her series, "Abram's Daughters." Being an x-Amish woman, I could relate to this book. It really has true Amish content. I find this especially true in the part about the Mennonite friends; conflict of interest; and shunning of family members. For all of these things were so real in Lancaster when I was living there. It brought me back in time, as I turned every page! I enjoyed reading about the experiences that the Ebersol family has endured. It really hit home. I hope she has more books!

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Summary: keep them coming
Review: I can't wait for the next. Beverly Lewis is an excellent author. Her books keep you wanting to know more about the characters she writes about. If you would like to know more about the amish life these are the books for you.

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Summary: Anxiously awaiting "The Revelation"!
Review: I got hooked on the series of Abram's Daughter's by Beverly Lewis over the summer. I couldn't get through books 1-3 quick enough! Waiting for "The Prodigal" to be released seemed like an eternity -- and I can imagine that my wait for "The Revelation" will be the same. I look forward to finding out what's next for Leah (and Jonas), Sadie and the other Ebersole family members.

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Summary: Well worth your time and money
Review: I have now read all four books in the Abram's Daughters series and can't wait for the next one in the summer of 2005. I really didn't expect to enjoy these books because they're so different from what I usually read. I'm a fan of true crime and thrillers almost exclusively and, of course, Lewis' books couldn't be more different. But I found that when I finished one, I couldn't wait to start the next one and the next one until I had finished all of them. Besides the enjoyment of reading them, I learned a lot about the Amish culture which has always fascinated me. They are wonderful stories and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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Summary: love this series!!!
Review: I have to agree with one of the other reviews about book #3 in this series. It dragged and could have been better. This book made up for that and I look foward to more in this series. In book #4 we find Lydianne and Abe growing up with Lydianne starting her "running around years". Aunt Lizzie finds happiness with a husband. Abe has a traumatic experience. Leah after years of sacrifice for her family *might* be back with Jonas.. Dr. Schwartz's secret is revealed..

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Summary: Beverly Lewis did it again
Review: I never read books like this I have read every book that beverly lewis wrote and this is another Great read. I start them and I can't put them down. I would recomnend this and all of her others .

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Summary: Another can't put it down book
Review: I preordered this book, reading two thirds the first night I received it. This series is the best of Beverly Lewis's adult books. Via her website I contacted her and there is one more book to be available next summer (2005). The Ebersol family have become friends of mine. Another reviewer is correct, there are secrets revealed but just as many left uncovered. The characterizations are so rich and deep. Beverly Lewis is quite knowledgeable of the Amish and you will learn a lot about them as you read this book. The downside to reading this book in two nights is that I have to wait a year to learn more about the Ebersols and their community.

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Summary: The Ebersol Family is growing up with changes
Review: Momma Ebersol is dead, and Leah has assumed that role for her two youngest siblings. Sadie has returned home and is in her Proving period. Lyddie is just approaching teen years and Leah fears for her safety in the Amish community since her friends seem to be Mennonite. However, a turn of events between Sadie and Leah keep the reader on edge. An old letter reappears after all these years. A letter that would have made the difference in several lives many, many moons ago. But can it now, or is it too late?

Intermarriage has brought too many negative situations and several communities are thinking of a solution. Can any of them really work? Will our Jonas be involved when some of the local boys are sent to his area in Ohio? Will Jonas' position under the Bann prevent him from a happy future?

Dr. Schwartz, an Englisher, figures HIGHLY in this fourth installment. Leah is still working for him and his wife and she is close to finding out the real truth about some long held secrets. What she finally learns is almost more than she can bear and which the reader would never have guessed for the author kept some secrets through all 4 books.

Sadie is a widow, a motherless woman who is contrite but depressed with her lot in life. Why would a wild teen period have such long lasting results? A huge surprise involves Lizzie, known to all the family as Aunt. Yet, another secret goes unrevealed.

Beverly compressed so much interesting, intriguing knowledge into the last few pages that I am certain she cannot end this series without book 5. HOw about it Mrs. Lewis?

Thanks for another spell-binder.

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Summary: Still a great series, but this one was my least favorite...
Review: The Sisters are what makes this book, and their interactions are still what draws me to these books. However, I wasn't pleased with the way Sadie's situation was handled (don't want to give anything away), but other readers will know what I mean). I am sure it is just to provide an interesting fourth book, but still, it left me feeling fustrated at Sadie, and Leah. The way that Jonas is used in the book is pretty dull, but ends well. I did however enjoy learning more about the twins lives, especially the newest Mrs. Peachy, and the Aunt. Don't by any means take all that I have said to mean that I didn't enjoy the book, definately get it, just know that it may not be what you expect with as fullfilling as the prior book was.

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Summary: The best of the series
Review: This book was AWESOME!!!!! I couldnt get enough. It seemed like I waited forever for book 4 to come out. I didnt have the highest hopes for this book, because book 3 was so disappointing. I was wrong!!! Even with a brand new baby at home, it only took me 2 weeks to read it.

Beverly Lewis really keeps you guessing. Through the entire series I have been trying to figure out what really happened to Sadie's baby. My bets were on the Mennonite boy, Carl. But the constant mentioning of the little grave, kept me confused. She finally reveals the baby's identity, which totally took me by surprise.

This book is absolutely fabulous. I can hardly wait for "The Revelation." I am hoping it is not the last of the series, but name suggests otherwise.