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The Love Letters Kindle Edition

by Beverly Lewis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Marlena needed time to let things sink in. It was beyond her how all this could possibly work out--adding the care of an infant to her daily routine. Fortunately, it would just be until Luella returned home from the hospital and was stronger.
No more than a couple weeks, surely.

Marlena Wenger's life takes an unexpected turn on the day she learns she must care for her estranged sister's baby. Spending the summer in Brownstown, Pennsylvania, to assist her Mennonite grandmother, and miles from Marlena's Old Order Amish beau, she feels out of her element in nearly every respect. Yet Marlena determines to do her best and stay focused on her future, even as those hopes become drastically altered.
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''... beloved Amish fiction author Beverly Lewis places its youthful main character in a situation far beyond her years.'' --Barnes&Noble.com, editorial review

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Marlena needed time to let things sink in. It was beyond her how all this could possibly work out--adding the care of an infant to her daily routine. Fortunately, it would just be until Luella returned home from the hospital and was stronger.
No more than a couple weeks, surely.


Marlena Wenger's life takes an unexpected turn on the day she learns she must care for her estranged sister's baby. Spending the summer in Brownstown, Pennsylvania, to assist her Mennonite grandmother, and miles from Marlena's Old Order Amish beau, she feels out of her element in nearly every respect. Yet Marlena determines to do her best and stay focused on her future, even as those hopes become drastically altered.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MBTYKCW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers (March 24, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 24, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5495 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 466 pages
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Beverly Lewis

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I've had my nose in a book, for as long as I remember. When I was about 9 years old, I started writing my own stories. By sixth grade, I'd hand-written a 66-page semi-autobiographical book titled, "She Shall Have Music."

After I was married and our three children were in middle school, I began submitting articles and short fiction to various magazines.

My first book (Holly's First Love) was published in May 1993, the start of a 14-book series for pre-teen girls. Soon after, my first chapter book was published for 7-10-year-old readers ("Big Bad Beans") which later became part of my 24-book series, The Cul-de-Sac Kids. I wrote another long-running series for girls, titled "SummerHill Secrets," which was set very close to Neffsville, PA, where I grew up--near the heart of Amish country.

But it was the story of my grandmother Ada Buchwalter's shunning by her ultra-strict father and subsequently her old order Mennonite community that nudged me toward writing adult fiction. THE SHUNNING was published in 1997 by Bethany House Publishers, and along with its sequels, has touched a nerve in millions of readers intrigued by the Plain tradition of Lancaster County, PA. Many readers have enjoyed the Hallmark Channel's adaptation of this book and the other books in the Heritage of Lancaster County series.

My passion for Amish-related stories continues to keep me up at night, and I've written over three dozen novels for adults set in Lancaster County.

When I'm between writing deadlines, I enjoy hiking in the Rocky Mountains with my husband. Cooking from scratch, playing Mozart at the piano, and making family memory albums, as well as traveling to meet my devoted readers during book tours, are some of my very favorite things. I also adore reading biographies and memoirs, as well as classic literature.

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Clara1
5.0 out of 5 stars The love letters are the letters written to Boston by a ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2015
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This is actually 2 stories in one. Marlena's sister has been injured in a car accident and Marlena who is living with her grandmother is asked to take the baby "for the time being" until the baby's mother recovers and the father returns from Vietnam. Marlena's grandfather has recently died and she is spending the summer helping her grandmother cope with the loss of her husband. Small Jay is the son of the next door neighbor. He is mentally challenged in some way which is never completely explained. He is about 13 years old and out of the Amish school. His father gets impatient with him and will not give him any specific chores to do so he just roams around with his cat which he takes for walks on a leash. He has befriended a hobo at the abandoned mill named Boston who seems to have some memory issues. The love letters are the letters written to Boston by a woman named Abigail whom he doesn't completely remember. The two stores intertwined and it was really entertaining. After her series "Home to Hickory Hollow" which I really didn't like, I was afraid to try another Beverly Lewis book again, but she seems to be back on track.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Marlena's fiancé Nat is not happy that she is leaving
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2017
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Marlena Wenger has lost her Grandfather and is asked to go help her grieving Grandmother. Marlena's fiancé Nat is not happy that she is leaving. As she is staying there she meets a young man they call Small Jay. Small Jay is slow.Small Jay befriends a man called Boston who has some sort of memory problem. Boston is staying at the Old Mill and neighbors chase him and thinks he is a drunk., Small Jay is trying to help him find his way home and reads Boston's love letters to him to try to help his memory. Small Jay convinces his family to let Boston stay at there home to help the man. Marlena has a sister who has left the Amish faith and is married and has a child. She is in a car accident and dies. Marlena helps with her sister's child Angela Rose while they try to contact her husband in the service. It is a beautiful story of a young man trying to help a man with a memory loss and a sister who struggles with the love she has for Nat and they way he treats her sisters child.
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Dorothy Hendrickson
5.0 out of 5 stars TRAGIC DEATH CARE GIVER TEMPORARY MOTHER THEN WIFE AND MOTHER
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015
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Marlene goes to live with her grandmother after her grandfather dies. While there her sister Luella dies after a car crash leaving an infant behind. Marlene becomes a substitute mother to baby Angela Rose. Luella married an English man who is in the army and good s missing and does not know His wife is dead and he has a daughter. Her beau she left behind to take care of her mamma for a few months is okay with that but it not with her having this baby in her life or the new religion that is not constrict as his. After it looks like she is going to be involved with Angela care longer than he likes and her interest in more involvement with Jesus in the new church he calls things off with them. Well Gordon is found retakes the baby but returns her to Marlene to raise stays in the army but does send support for his child. Marlene stays with be mammi then marries Luke who had his eye on her they marry and have two other children besides Angela a daughter Emma and a baby son. All ends well for the gentle Marlene. There is so much more in this story you need to read it for yourself to enjoy it.
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Brenda R
4.0 out of 5 stars STARTS SLIW BUT ENDS GOOD
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2015
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Marlena Wenger has recently lost her beloved Grandfather and at her family’s request she will go and spend the summer with her Grandmother in Brownstown, PA. Her fiancé Nat is not happy about her going. He fears the she may change her views after being around her Mennonite grandmother since he is a staunch Old Order Amish. Where will Marlena end up, as she seems to grow in her faith with the Lord?

While she is taking care of her Grandmother, Marlena's sister Luella is in an accident and needs help caring for her baby. How will a young unmarried woman deal with caring for her grandmother and a baby? Especially after hearing that her sister may never fully recover and may be paralyzed for the rest of her life or even worse, could die.

We will also meet the Bitner’s and their teenage son who is nicknamed Small Jay. He is "disabled" according to his father and his only friend is his cat, Sassafras. This young man shows such compassion to everyone he meets, including a stranger named Boston who is incapacitated with Alzheimer's. Boston has a package of letters with him, no address, but they are definitely love letters, but from whom? Boston is, indeed, a mystery all on his own.

This book shows the different facets of the Plain life from the Old Order Amish to the Beachy (New Order) Amish and the Mennonite. As in all "religions" there are differences and all types think theirs is the only true way. Some of the people are afraid of all the changes within the faith and want to stay isolated. If you enjoy Amish fiction, THE LOVE LETTERS is a real page-turner and you won’t be able to put down.
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Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars THE LOVE LETTERS
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2017
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This is a sweet clean story, I loved it. The characters seemed very real- Small Jay and his family, along with Boston and his love letters- Marlena, her family and the English baby and their trials. Very descriptive book, enjoyed learning about the Amish and Mennonite communities.
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PLegg
5.0 out of 5 stars The Love Letters
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022
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An excellent story of trusting and really getting to know God. Trusting God in all things even in the ups and downs of family relationships.
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Ann L. Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015
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This was a great read. There were many story lines, very warm and inciteful. I really appreciate the way Ms Lewis writes. She delves into character traits, and flaws, which are relatable to our everyday lives and relationships. Once you pick up the book, it's hard to put down. This book was advertised on FB and I finally bought it because it wasn't in my library system as of yet. You won't be sorry you read it, even if you're not a great Amish fan such as myself.
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CK Mccloure
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent I have enjoyed all of B.Lewis books
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2017
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I love to read good stories that are morally clean and void of bad language. When I read her first book, I knew I'd discovered a new author who wouldn't disappoint me. I have learned so much about the Amish that has encouraged me. Thank you B.Lewis for sharing such a wonderful talent .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting Story
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2015
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A riveting story of love, faith and decisions that effect different lives. A story that captures your interest from page one. I found myself feeling like I was looking through a window and watching the characters as they went through their every day lives.
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marie gale
5.0 out of 5 stars love letters by Beverly Lewis
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2015
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A very entertaining read once again about life in an Amish community. I enjoyed this book as I have done with all the other Beverly Lewis books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beverly lewis
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2016
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I love Beverly Lewis books,anyone with an interest in the Amish way of life will enjoy this book
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Mrs. Yvonne Piche
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read with a twist...
Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2015
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Beverly never fails in her books. This one was exciting. I couldn't put it down. I enjoyed seeing how Boston changed Jake's life as well as his dad's.
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