The Parting (Courtship of Nellie Fisher Series #1)

Captivating

I love every series Beverly Lewis writes, and this one is no exception. If you are looking for an interesting book that will keep you wanting more, this is for you!

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Hard to to put down

Once I started reading this book it was very hard for me to put down. I just had to find out what happened. I have read several of Beverly Lewis books and I would recommend this book. My sisters and I share books so I know this one they will want to read.

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A captivating opening to a wonderful series.

A captivating opening to a wonderful series.

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Awesome

I have read the hole seares and my faith was so incuraged it is full of suprise, love, hurt, drama, and so much more. I would have ANY ONE read this :)

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Amazing

One of my favorite books. :)

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Wonderful!!

This book is a wonderful story of love, family, and faith. A girl that is torn between all three things and doesn't know what to do with her life. All of the Beverly Lewis' books are amazing with the Amish heritage details. Definately a Must Read :-)

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The Parting by Beverly Lewis

I really enjoyed this book. I especially enjoyed how the author could make you feel you were the character, you seem to feel what she feels when she feels it. Here life seemed to be perfect, everything she wanted, but what we have and want we want does not always fall just right into place, does it? I definatley recomend this book to anyone who loves a little romance and a book with a story to tell.

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the parting

I read all 3 and wasn't as impressed as some of the others by Beverly Lewis. The relationship of nellie feels secondary to all the other conflicts in the community and after the first book I did want to know what would happen with them but it was slow going and in the end after all the bild up through the 3 books of what will they do it is resolved too quickly and thats that.

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the Parting

I enjoyed reading this book it talks about the trials of the Amish young people . the main character was a very ambitious young lady who worked very hard but was upset about stories of her sister who drown and at the end finds out how she helped other young people and then her family comes to terms with her death by studying the bible and passages and joining a new church.

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Heart Warming

A book you can not put down, as Beverly draws you into the characters as if you where there with them. "Highly recommend all her series you will not be dissapointed, but be hooked to her wonderful story telling.

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The Parting

The books in the series of The Courtship of Nellie Fisher are my favorite by Beverly Lewis. I love all of her books!!!

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a very good book!

I enjoyed this book. It explained a little bit more in detail as to what the Amish believe and I found this quite interesting. I have enjoyed all of Beverly's books and this one is no different. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series to see what becomes of Nellie and Caleb. A very good story!

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Beverly Lewis does it AGAIN!

I've read almost all of Beverly Lewis' books and I can say that all of them are absolutly wonderful. Once you pick up one of her books you will not be able to put it down until it's finished. This is a unique book in her collection of stories. I can't wait for the next book in the series to come out. I will buy it right away, and I would recomened anyone else to do so too.

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The Old Order Amish

I loved the book as I read everything I can on the Amish. I didn't understand what was so different about the beliefs of the 'OLD' and 'NEW' order as far as the New Testament is concerned. I finally figured out that the 'OLD' didn't recognize the 'new testament'. I would like for this to be a series and if it is I will be looking for the next one.

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A reviewer

I was really excited when I heard that this book was coming out. First I love Beverly Lewis so of course I was thrilled that she had a new book on the way. But more important was the subject matter of the book. I have always wondered what exactly is the faith of the Amish based on? In one of my past reviews of Lewis's books, I questioned if the Amish are indeed really Christians. They seem to think that accepting Jesus is grounds for shunning. Seeing as how popular the Amish culture is lately, I want to know exactly what they believe in. So I was interested to see that this very subject would be the basis for this new series. And Lewis' came through and answered my questions with this first book. The narrative is very easy to follow, rich in detail. I could picture the characters going throughout their daily lives. I wish I could visit Nellie May's store and buy some baked goods for myself. There are some subplots that seem confusing such as Rosanna and the babies that don't seem to tie into the story at the moment. I was more interested to find out more about the circumstances surrounding Suzy's death and the way the church was going to handle the new wave of believers. I'm looking forward to continuing the rest of this series. If you're a Lewis fan you will not be disappointed.

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insightful look into an Amish family

After the accidental drowning death of her sister Suzy during Rumschpringe, Amish teen Nellie Fisher grieved her loss. Several years pass and Nellie is emotionally healing due to the distraction of her baked goods shop.----------- When Caleb Yoder asks her to go steady, she feels ready to move on with her life as she recognizes that she will always mourn her sister¿s death, but that was part of God¿s master plan. She agrees expecting they would they would marry one day. However Nellie¿s road to marital bliss with Caleb is not smooth as her father breaks societal dogma when he reads taboo scripture and begins seeking his salvation by other means than a pious life filled with good deeds.-------------- There are several other subplots that enhance the readers visit to the Amish, but the prime story line remains Nellie¿s saga. She heals from her loss through her shop and Caleb¿s courtship as much as her and her family¿s belief that Suzy¿s death is God¿s plan. Although that concept of predestined is hard to accept especially with the recent school killings and if one believes in free will, fans will appreciate Beverly Lewis¿s insightful look into Amish family several years after a tragedy occurs.-------------- Harriet Klausner

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