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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Vannetta Chapman's debut novel is far from "simple." Annie is an unconventional heroine, full of doubt and constantly striving to do the best she can for her family and her community. Samuel is insecure and and still hurting from a long ago accident that claimed his family. The protagonists of this Christmas tale have to learn that God's grace can wipe away their pasts and bring something new and wonderful into their lives - together.
A Simple Amish Christmas is full of quirky and lovable secondary characters (some of whom captured my heart in such a way that makes me wonder if Chapman plans to expand on their stories in another novel?) and has a wonderfully Christmassy and chilly setting which makes you want to wrap up under a blanket (or perhaps an Amish quilt!) with a cup of hot chocolate. Chapman has captured the essence of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania perfectly, not only in its landscape and culture but also the spirit of community that is present among the Amish. Annie's family and friends welcome her back with open and arms and encourage her to use her nursing skills to help those in need. This is a far cry from the likes of Beverly Lewis's novels where characters are shunned or flee their families because of past transgressions. Instead, I was reminded of Amy Clipston's Kauffman Amish Bakery series, where the focus is on dealing with day-to-day problems that anyone could face, inside or outside the Amish community - a pregnant teenager, a troublesome home-birth, a car accident, a misunderstanding between a new couple. I have a feeling that Chapman could be following in Clipston's footsteps to become the next bestseller in the Amish genre - and pride of place on my bookcase!
Although I found this a leisurely and unchallenging read, this debut novel is not the "Simple Amish Christmas" story it sells itself as. Annie and Samuel have to learn to trust God and each other and overcome their fears and doubts in order to reach happiness in this endearing romance peppered with challenges, subplots and snowstorms. Vannetta Chapman is an author to look out for, especially if you're a fan of the Amish genre or just a hopeless romantic like me.
I'm very grateful to have had the chance to review this book from NetGalley and Abingdon Press.
A Simple Amish Christmas is full of quirky and lovable secondary characters (some of whom captured my heart in such a way that makes me wonder if Chapman plans to expand on their stories in another novel?) and has a wonderfully Christmassy and chilly setting which makes you want to wrap up under a blanket (or perhaps an Amish quilt!) with a cup of hot chocolate. Chapman has captured the essence of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania perfectly, not only in its landscape and culture but also the spirit of community that is present among the Amish. Annie's family and friends welcome her back with open and arms and encourage her to use her nursing skills to help those in need. This is a far cry from the likes of Beverly Lewis's novels where characters are shunned or flee their families because of past transgressions. Instead, I was reminded of Amy Clipston's Kauffman Amish Bakery series, where the focus is on dealing with day-to-day problems that anyone could face, inside or outside the Amish community - a pregnant teenager, a troublesome home-birth, a car accident, a misunderstanding between a new couple. I have a feeling that Chapman could be following in Clipston's footsteps to become the next bestseller in the Amish genre - and pride of place on my bookcase!
Although I found this a leisurely and unchallenging read, this debut novel is not the "Simple Amish Christmas" story it sells itself as. Annie and Samuel have to learn to trust God and each other and overcome their fears and doubts in order to reach happiness in this endearing romance peppered with challenges, subplots and snowstorms. Vannetta Chapman is an author to look out for, especially if you're a fan of the Amish genre or just a hopeless romantic like me.
I'm very grateful to have had the chance to review this book from NetGalley and Abingdon Press.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This is set around a young woman who went from her Amish home to live with relatives in the English world. It is during this time she continues her studies & becomes a nurse. She is called back home when her father has a serious accident & the community & her family welcome her, but she needs to find her exact place there, and to try to use her skills without treading on the toes of the Amish traditions in medicine & the English world. It is the simplicity of the Amish Christmas & the love in the community compared with the often excesses of the English world which helps her to decide on her place, but she understands the good that is in the English world & has to figure how to make the best of both. There may be more from this author, & I will look out for them.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was encouraged with the simple and straightforward lifestyle portrayed in it. It is great to see that the hectic and complicated lifestyle is not necessary
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Boring
Hmm, wondering if I'm missing something as all the other reviews on here are really good for it. I've read about 1/2-3/4 and really can't be bothered to finish it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by T. Howarth
An Amish Christmas.
This was my first book purchased with an Amish theme and I'll admit I only tried it as it was free at the time. It was a very easy read that I thouroughly enjoyed.
Published 2 months ago by E
Lovely read
The story of Annie who returns to her Amish community after a period of time spent out in the 'english' community and how fate brings her and Samuel together. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Amanda Hall
Very sweet
This was a very sweet, gentle story about an Amish girl who returns to her family after a period away, which she spent 'rebelling' by becoming a registered nurse. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R Cotterill
a story of love
I wasn't sure whether I'd like this book, but encouraged by good reviews I downloaded it last time it was free. I'm so glad I did. Read more
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Wonderful uplifting read!
Downloaded because of good reviews - thank you so much to everyone who posted one. Simple but highly enjoyable. So sorry when it ended - wanted to know what happened to everyone! Read more
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Christmas the simple way....
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I just knew I would love this book from the first page and I was so right. I totally loved the plot and all the characters. Read in one sitting I just couldn't put it down
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