I have recently been reading and enjoying Amish fiction. Something about a simple life really appeals to me. While exploring this genre, I happened upon Dale Cramer. He has written a series of books about Caleb Bender's family, an Amish family who moved to Mexico's Paradise Valley to escape religious persecution in the United States. These are not only based on a true story, it is the story of Dale's family.
To date, there are two books in the series: Paradise Valley and The Captive Heart. He also has another book, Levi's Will, which continues the story with later generations. There will be one more book in this series, which is due out next December.
From the Booklist review of The Captive Heart:
“In a way that only Cramer can, the lives of these plucky, authentic characters are skillfully woven into the fabric of a richly researched historical tapestry, making for a strong series… The tender ending of the second novel will leave readers anxiously awaiting the third.” — Elizabeth Ponder
The giveaway will end on Wednesday, January 18 at midnight CST. A winner will be chosen by random.org. Good luck!
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This book sounds great! I love Amish fiction. I just finished reading Unravelled by Robyn Harding - an easy one day read while I was sick. :)
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uhh I've been listening to amish fiction audio books too, found a series, listened to 1 and 2, then the rest they don't have on audio book :-( forgot the names now
ReplyDeleteMy most recent read was The Help, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I would be very interested in reading these books.
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ReplyDeleteI have just read JD Robb's " Treachery in Death" now I have started " The Wedding Quilt" by Jennifer Chiaverini- I love reading all kinds of books mainly fiction. :)
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I just finished Hunger Games. It was a free download for my Kindle Fire. It's not my usual reading material, but I enjoyed it. I always enjoy a book, no matter what the story.
ReplyDeleteI, too, have enjoyed the Amish stories, but have not read this author.
ReplyDeleteI am reading Solomon's Puzzle right now and recently finished Sarah's Key.
I've read a number of Amish inspired books, really like Elaine Fowler and Debbie McComber, who's book 'You, Again' just arrived in the store - so I read it! Also am reading 'The 36 Hour Day', about living with Alzheimer's....
ReplyDeleteI am reading The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks right now. I have read Amish fiction before and have enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI love Christian fiction! I've read Levi's Will but didn't realize it was part of a series :) I recently finished my BFFs new Christian YA book, Replication by Jill Williamson. Thank you! mamalusco at ortelco dot net
ReplyDeleteThe last book I have read was a Paula Deen cookbook I rec'd for Christmas. I love Amish fiction, Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love Amish fiction as well! The book I am working on right now is The Murderer's Daughters. I have it on my new Kobo which I got for Christmas!
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I have been searching for a book to read for weeks, looking and looking...nothing has seemed to feel right until I read what was written here about the Caleb Bender Family. I'm SO intrigued with the content and exited to hear there are two books and another on the way due in December.Levi's Will is great to know about and how it continues with later generations.(wow)Please consider me for the giveaway, it will be appreciated.Last book read? How to go on Living When Someone You Love Dies Therese A. , Ph.D.(lost my son recently) Thanks Again
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Love Amish fiction....oh to enjoy that simple life on occasion!
ReplyDeletei just finished reading Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. Great series! thanks.
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I'm excited! I've never actually read a fiction (at least not in the past 30 years that I can remember). I love Christian growth books, finance books and overall books that help me grow. But for some reason I can't seem to get through a novel. But the thought of reading about Amish life seems great! The book I'm reading right now is the 5 Love Languages.
ReplyDeleteLove amish fiction! Last book I read was The Believer by Ann Gabhart
ReplyDeleteOh I love books about the Amish! Let's see the last book I read was about dragons but I can't remember the title.
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The last book I read was Water for Elephants. It made me want to go see the circus.
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It sounds wonderful if you couldn't put it down - would love to win. :) blessings, marlene
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