The Waiting by Suzanne Woods FisherOctober 2010 by Revell
Paperback, 311 Pages
Review Copy
Book Synopsis
Review Copy
Book Synopsis
Jorie King has been waiting for Benjamin Zook to return home to Lancaster County so they can marry. When news arrives that Ben has been killed, Jorie finds comfort in the friendship of his brother Caleb. That friendship ripens into love, and it seems that they are meant to be together. But when the unexpected happens, their worlds are turned upside down once more. Will Jorie trust God to lead her into the arms of a new man? A multifaceted story about complex people living the simple life, The Waiting is the second book in the LANCASTER COUNTY SECRETS series. Readers will find themselves transported into the world of the Amish and deeply invested in these wonderful characters...................(Goodreads)
Review
The Waiting takes place during the sixties, at a time when the country is torn apart by the Vietnam War. Without taking the liberties in her story to bash the US or speak against any political party, Woods simply shows the effects of war drama in a small Amish community. One gal being Jorie King, who is waiting for the man she loves Ben Zook to return from his deployment. Even though he has the impression she wont be waiting……she is doing just that….waiting……Jorie turns down suitors, while getting on with her life taking a job as the communities schoolteacher. She battles her own loneliness with the help of her grandfather and close friends including Caleb Zook, Ben’s brother and his wife Mary Ann.
When news comes to the family that Ben has been killed, it of course devastates everyone. Healing from her loss, Jorie pours herself into the school and farm. Caleb also grieving over his brother is hit with yet another devastating blow- and only Jorie will help with the healing of his heart and realizing that friendship may just be love.
Woods has created a very engrossing story, with well developed characters and side plots that fit in so well with the dramatic theme of the novel. This one was a finish until its done book, that’s how immersed I became with Jorie’s story. I have read a lot of Amish story's this year and I must tell you all.....The Waiting is one of the best one's Ive read!!! Full of drama, twists, laughs and tears, Suzanne's words sucked me in and didn't let go until the last page.
Rating
A lovely novel suitable for most readers and recommended to those who like Amish fiction, wholesome romance or Christian fiction. Content is wholesome, and touches on subjects including, war, sickness, death, romance, rowdy school kids, Amish living, speech impediments and family drama.
4/5- Amish Romance
Thanks to Litfuse and Revell for review copy
GIVEAWAY AND TOUR INFO....
Suzanne Woods Fisher is thrilled to announce the release of The Waiting, book two in The Lancaster Secrets Collection. In The Waiting Jorie finds herself caught be two loves and two lives in this compelling page turner about complex people living the simple life.
A must read!
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Learn more about Suzanne and her books at http://www.suzannewoodsfisher.com/!
The Waiting is the next stand alone story in The Lancaster Secrets Collection and follows in the footsteps of the best-selling, The Choice. The Waiting is in stores now and to celebrate Suzanne is hosting The Waiting KINDLE Giveaway.
One Grand Prize winner will receive a Kindle preloaded with Suzanne Woods Fisher titles and a Amazon.com gift certificate! The Prize Pack (valued at over $185.00) includes:
* A brand new KINDLE, Free 3G, 6", Latest Generation
* The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher
* The Waiting by Suzanne Woods Fisher
* A $15 dollar Amazon.com Gift Certificate
* The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher
* The Waiting by Suzanne Woods Fisher
* A $15 dollar Amazon.com Gift Certificate
To enter, simply click on the icons below to fill out the entry form, then tell 5 or more friends about the contest. Oh, and enter soon! Winner will be announced on October 28th at Suzanne's Lancaster Secrets Book Club Party.
Join Suzanne for the Lancaster Secrets Book Club Party on October 28th! She’ll be announcing the winner of the The Waiting KINDLE Giveaway, hosting a book club discussion of The Waiting and The Choice, and giving away copies of both books and HEAPs of readerly prizes! Be sure to join us on Thursday, October 28th at 5:00 PM PST (6:00 MST, 7:00 CST & 8 EST) at Suzanne’s Author Page.
Great review!
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The waiting sounds really good! Thanks for the review/giveaway :)
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Hi Tina! Thanks for your wonderful review of "The Waiting!" Really enjoyed your synopsis of the story. And thank you, also, for being a part of the blog tour!
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