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Mizsuzee |
Posted - Dec 20 2007 : 1:54:39 PM I have recently finished reading a couple of fabulous novels by a new author, Cindy Woodsmall. They are the first two in a series called "The Sisters of the Quilt", and are set in Amish country. The books are When the Heart Cries and When the Morning Comes. I have read other books in the past about the Amish, but honestly, in my humble opinion, these two were the best and the most realistic! How the Amish community connects with and interacts with the "English" community is portrayed beautifully. Just thought I would share this in case anyone was interested :)
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sewgirlie |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 3:02:16 PM I finished the first one and am looking forward to the second. Can't wait!!
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bohemiangel |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 10:28:38 AM I haven't read that series, but I've read Beverly (forget last name) I think she has 2 series. I read all of the one and started another. My g-ma read another series by someone but I didn't care for them. I love those types of books because we have Amish friends and it's just so nice to read.
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MBurns |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 07:10:35 AM I bought these at barnes and noble and read on the way back home on our christmas vacation to florida. I agree these are excellent reads and give you a real insight to some of the amish traditions and customs. Has this author written any other books? |
sewgirlie |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 5:24:00 PM I just started the first one tonight. So far I am really enjoying it!
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Phils Ann |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 5:02:19 PM Jenny, that is so true! And, I find that a quick re-read right while the next book is shipping helps greatly![](icons/icon_smile_wink.gif)
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Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 3:01:16 PM OH no...all the way to Sept!!??? Oh well..maybe one of the books I am waiting for in OTHER series will be out in the meantime..haha.
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babysmama |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 2:00:26 PM I read the first two and am amazed that I have to wait a whole year to read the ending. Sometimes I hate series like these because I forget all about what happened in the first two books by the time the third comes out. One thing I didn't like about the second one is that it seems like during the whole book nothing NEW happened. I finished the book and thought "I probably could have skipped this one because I didn't find out any new details." Did anyone else feel this way? -Elizabeth |
Nicie |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 1:43:19 PM You'll have to wait awhile for the last book. This is what I found on her website
Final book in the Sisters of the Quilt series
When the Soul Mends
Available September 2008!
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Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 12:40:20 PM I just ordered the second one. I guess I ought to go for getting the third one now..haha
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Phils Ann |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 08:30:29 AM I'm half through the second one and already wanting the third, so I can find out how this ends. Doesn't it drive you nuts to have to wait months to get the ending?
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Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Dec 30 2007 : 2:08:13 PM I just today finished the first one too....I will have to get the second one now..I loved it..andit left me wanting to read more for sure. I love books set in Amish country!!
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Nicie |
Posted - Dec 30 2007 : 09:44:44 AM I just read the first one. I can't wait until I can get the second one I went to her website and was sorry to see that there will only be 3 books in the series.
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Phils Ann |
Posted - Dec 21 2007 : 07:49:58 AM Susan, thank you for telling us about these books! I've just placed my order. Welcome to the forum!
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Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Dec 20 2007 : 8:38:27 PM Susan..thanks so much for sharing..they sound right up my alley...I am off to amazon.com to search for them...I need some new books (YES I said need..haha) Welcome by the way, in case I haven't welcomed you yet!! I see we have the same sort of taste in books for sure!!
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Firemama |
Posted - Dec 20 2007 : 5:59:26 PM I have the first two, they are amazing.
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farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Dec 20 2007 : 5:22:59 PM Those books sound simply wonderful. I'm going to put them on my 2008 read list. so glad you shared them with us!
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