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Bktrax-Disc-Cousins Promise (Unabrdg) (8 CD)
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A year after her boyfriend was killed, a traumatized Katie Miller returns to her Amish community in Indiana, struggling with depression and panic attacks. Will she ever find the courage to face her inner demons? Freeman Bontrager has been interested in Katie ever since they were in school. Now that Katie is home, Freeman finds excuses to spend time at the Miller house. Is there any future for him with this emotionally scarred woman, or should he turn to the fair beauty Eunice Byler? When a mysterious package appears on Katie's doorstep, Freeman's loyalty is tested. Will he win her trust only to lose his standing with her parents? What will it take for Katie to overcome her fears and dare to live--and love--again? Insert disc 7 into your PC to access a PDF with discussion questions and a recipe for Katie's banana nut cake. |
Item Specifications...
Dimensions: Length: 6.4" Width: 5.4" Height: 0.7"
Weight: 0.45 lbs.
Binding CD
Release Date Sep 1, 2009
Publisher Oasis Audio
ISBN 1598596187
EAN 9781598596182
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 | Plain and wholesome. Real love without the flash. Dec 4, 2009 |
I sat down to read this book last night, and ended up reading it all at once to see what would happen. Like any engaging book, the characters stuck in my mind today. So, I want to share the good, the bad and some recommendations! First of all: this book is not going to be a classic. The subject is rather cliche and predictable and some of the dialog is unrealistic. For style, it is just an average book. Not bad, not exceptional. However, the content of the book is the important part. I commend the author for painting an excellent picture of how people should treat each other. Yes, there is an antagonist, as with most novels; however, there are portrayals of great communication and healthy relationships that make great examples. Many of the main characters have secrets, hidden fears, shames, etc., but they learn to communicate with each other with respect and I think its admirable. If only people in "real life" treated each so well! The characters are Amish and there is a strong sense of community and family life that really strikes me as wholesome and more meaningful than a whole stack of flashier romance novels. The romantic lead isn't a Fabio, but he is a good man, and these characters choose their mates for their character qualities rather than superficial aspects. Wouldn't we all be a lot wiser to do the same? So yes, this book is goody two shoes, it is wholesome, it is corny, it is cheesy and old fashioned... BUT there is a sense of goodness and integrity throughout, and those are two things that are sometimes sadly lacking in our "real" lives. The characters aren't perfect, but they are very rich in emotional intelligence and honest compassion and caring.
There is also an educational aspect that I appreciated. The main character, Katie, is suffering from severe panic attacks. Actually, it sounds like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, but that diagnosis is never mentioned. The text emphasizes the importance of caring for one's mental health without shame, and gives some truths about panic disorder that may help to educate others. It also stresses the importance of getting help, maybe even taking medicines, and, (something I appreciate as a natural health lover,) the potential of homeopathic and natural remedies. As someone who has suffered from both panic attacks and PTSD, I appreciated the thoughtful and realistic portrayal.
Another feature I liked was the author's inclusion of Amish terms. It added a nice sense of authenticity. Though there was not a glossary, each term was incredibly well defined by the text. Whenever a character used a foreign term, the other character in the conversation would repeat it in English. I don't know the author's career background, but that is actually the preferred technique for teaching speakers of other languages--using words in context and repeating so the meaning is obvious. The author's technique was very natural yet educational.
So, who should read this book? Christians or people who are open minded to faith for sure. There are strong religious tones throughout and a passage that involves a character accepting Christ. If that annoys you, this isn't the book for you! It would also work for people who appreciate a wholesome family life or "plain" living or people looking for G rated romance. I think the book shows, as I noted before, excellent examples of real love in action with all the meaning and none of the flash. | | |  | A cousin's prayer is encouraging Dec 1, 2009 |
| I love this book, it is absolutly fantastic, I could not put it down read it straight through from cover to cover in a day- to show how to overcome problems and to not be afraid to tell someone and open your heart again after tragedy can be hard but with all of the scriptures given, was able to share this book with a friend who needed encouragement. | | | | I absolutely love this series Dec 1, 2009 |
| This book is continuing where A Cousin's Promis left off. I finished the book within 2 days. If you are interested in the Amish way of life and enjoy scripture you must read this book. I can't wait until March 2010 for the next book in the series. | | | | A Cousin's Prayer Nov 14, 2009 |
Indiana Cousins Book 2
Wanda E. Brunstetter
2009
Barbour Publishing
Fiction/Christian/Amish
Reviewed by Cindy Loven
It has been a year since Katie Miller's boyfriend was killed in a horrible accident. She returns to her home, for her cousin's wedding after staying in Florida with her grandparents. However she cannot go back to Florida with her grandmother because they are moving to Wisconsin. Katie really doesn't want to be at home.
Since she has gotten home, she has had panic attacks, and they seem to get more frequent, and leave her more in a fog than the last one. Friends and family want to help Katie, but she is afraid to mention the attacks, afraid people will think she is crazy. Instead a gossipy friend jumps to conclusions and spreads rumors out of jealousy.
An old friend from school who just moved back to the area, reaches out to Katie, because he recognizes her panic attacks, having had them himself as a young teen. Without realizing it, they each fall for each other, thinking that neither one is interested in the other. A tale that ends in love, it is very interesting how this author handled and presented this story.
This has perhaps been one of the best stories I have read in the Amish story genre, there is no Englisher falling in love with an Amish person, there is no Amish person deciding their faith, to stay or leave. But is a story from within, a story of an Amish girl with a serious problem, and how the Amish family and friends help her. I truly enjoyed this story. There were things in the story that made me wonder, but after speaking with a friend who has researched in this area a lot, I became aware that the possibility was there. 300 pages 4 star rating.
This book was provided for review purposes only, no cash or payment was received for this review. | | | | Great Read!!!! Oct 30, 2009 |
| Great read, lots of twists and turns, learned a lot about the emotional problems that can happen after a tragedy. Very well written, keep up the great work Wanda!!! | | | Write your own review about Bktrax-Disc-Cousins Promise (Unabrdg) (8 CD)
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