The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Book 1) | Beverly Lewis

The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Book 1) | Beverly Lewis | A must read

books:

The Parting (The C...

	The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Book 1) Beverly Lewis Bethany House Publishers, 2007 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 25 reviews view larger image
	for more information click here

highly recommended

More Greatness from Bev Lewis

Beverly Lewis has a true gift for writing. Other authors may try to imitate and capitalize on her success of writing of the Amish, but their quality does not come close. Endearing characters that feel like longtime friends, heart wrenching plots all with a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel, and with God's help. I cried and laughed and anticipated with these characters. Anyone would truly love these novels and all her others, too. Beverly is a woman of God and it shows in her stories. I have read the others and was so disappointed. Nothing compares to Beverly, once you have read hers you will never be able to stomach the rest. You won't be able to put these books down!

for more information click here

A must read

For me this was an important book. I had no prior knowledge concerning the Amish position on reading the bible. I had assumed that since they have given up the earthly world to embrace the plain world, they also read the word.

I learned through the message of this book that the Amish do not read the word for themselves. The bishop's interpretation of the word is what they believe. Reuben's discovery of the word as he read the key to everlasting life is not through good works, but by embracing his belief in Jesus as the savior.

As Reuben cherishes and rejoices the word, his fears and woes dissapate. He becomes born again of the spirit. Reuben's love for his wife takes a new direction, as does his love for his children. He cries for the first time as he hears the truth for the first time; Jesus died for us, for our sins. He learns about forgiveness and the power of individual prayer.

Reuben wanted to share his love for others by sharing the word with all his family and friends. He and Manny want to start a bible study focusing on the books of the new testement. The bishop does not support their efforts. So the parting.

Reading the bible for themselves becomes the parting of the Amish community. There are those who received the grace of God through their reading, and those who continue to join the bishop's Sunday services. So the tension throughout the community begins.

I am anxiously awaiting for the second book in this series. I am awaiting to see where Ms. Lewis takes this thread. How the Amish resolve this critical threat to their old beliefs in the old world.

for more information click here

A Stand Out among Many

I purchased this book some time ago but didn't start to read it until a few days ago. In an increasingly crowded market of Amish/Mennonite books, I was getting a little put off by the similar plots. But Beverly stands out in the crowd- this was a fantastic read. I can't wait for the next in the series to come out. She is able to keep the plot fresh and exciting. I highly recommend!!

Not One of Beverly's Finest

Beverly Lewis has written some masterpieces, but this is not one of them.

Nellie, a young Amish girl is in mourning for the death of her younger sister by drowning, and strange things are happening to the community to which her sister's "wild" life is attributed as perhaps the cause.

As Nellie starts to heal, her boyfriend Caleb is her closest friend. However, a huge rift is starting within the Amish community over Salvation and reading the Bible for yourself and as well as some farmers wanting newer machinery to make life easier. Community wants and needs are sure to separate families, friends, and even husband and wife.

I am certain that book two will explain lots of the gaps and unknowns in this book, but it was certainly not one of Beverly's finest.

for more information click here

A Good Read

Though not as rich and detailed as some of her previous works (particularly the Abram's Daughters series), The Parting is still a token of Beverly Lewis's sweet and meaningful stories. Nellie Mae Fisher and her family are grieving the accidental death of Nellie's younger sister, Suzy. Meanwhile, their Old Order Amish community is experiencing a radical change in its members' beliefs. And Nellie Mae is falling in love with Caleb Yoder.

The way those factors interplay in Nellie's life does make for a good story. The interest level came at intervals for me; some sections of the novel are engaging and intriguing, while others are slow and almost overly detailed. Still, The Parting is an enjoyable read, particularly as it deals with faith issues in the Amish community.

for more information click here

reviews: 1, 2, page 3, 4, 5

products you might be interested in