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Amish Courage to Change (Amish Seeds of Change Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Rachel Stoltzfus (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 195 ratings
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Resentment. Betrayal. Triumph.

After Emma Lapp's weight loss surgery, her sister, Barbara, will do anything to make her sister fail. Tempting foods. Too large portions. But with the support of her long-time friend and true love Jacob, Emma perseveres. Seeing Emma's success, Barbara risks her marriage and her sister's good name in one, final act of ultimate betrayal. Will Barbara succeed in driving her sister away? Or will Emma find the courage to change herself, her family, and her community? Find out in Amish Courage to Change, Book 2 of the Seeds of Change series by Rachel Stoltzfus.

Amish Courage to Change is a unique Amish story that will touch a chord in your heart.

If you love well written Christian romance with a heroine as determined as she is kind, start reading Amish Courage to Change today!

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    Amish Seeds of Change
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Editorial Reviews

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Readers Love the Amish Seeds of Change Series!

"Well written story which touches a subject that is very relevant. The characters are lovable and the story is fast moving. I can't wait for the sequel." - dgw (Amish Seeds of Change)

" It held my interest and I had a hard time putting it down." -Sally Scharr (Amish Seeds of Change)

"What a great book! It tells about the struggle of weight loss and sabatoge. It talks about changing the way to eat right. I couldn't put it down!" - Marshaljs (Amish Seeds of Change)

"How do I begin to describe the courage Emma went through to reach her goals? Incredible!" - jcrew (Amish Courage to Change)

"Amish Courage is a great book that Rachel has written again that will keep you hooked from beginning to ending." - dlair (Amish Courage to Change)

"Well written and opened the door to Amish problems being the same as the 'outside'." - Julie (Amish Courage to Change)
"Just know that because one needs to lose weight it is not to hurt others. Please read the 3 books as they were really good in bringing out these issues. The stories were excellent." - Karen C Riley (Amish Time of Change)

"The book was fantastic." - Margaret Hennessy (Amish Courage to Change)

From the Author

Thank you for taking the time to read the Amish Seeds of Change series! Who of us haven't struggled with our weight? We are human and thus imperfect, but with courage and determination, we can live our best lives. If you like this book, I hope you take some time to look over the offer for my free digital starter library at the end of the book. I can only give away so many books for a limited time, and I hope you take advantage of this special. Blessings!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B072ZJKCBY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Global Grafx Press (June 20, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2204 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 155 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 154826072X
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 195 ratings

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Rachel Stoltzfus

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Rachel was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Being part of the Mennonite community, she started writing Amish romance fiction as a way of looking at the Amish community. She wanted to present a fair and honest representation of a love that is both romantic and sweet. Her books about Jacob Marshall, "A Home for Jacob series," is the most popular of her books.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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LindaZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017
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I loved this story, not reading the first book in the series I felt this book stood on its own. Although, I may be getting book 1 and 3 so I can finish the series. I was given this book for free and now I an giving my honest review.

A well written book that deals with weight and surgery for weight loss. Emma's health is in danger and she elects to have surgery not only will she lose weight but her other health issues will get better too. She has a lot of support except for one family member that seems to be jealous. It is sad when a family member thinks to hurt or harm their sibling...it does happen. I really enjoyed this story...was a quick read. Thank you Rachel Stolzfus...I really enjoyed this story.
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j.r.
4.0 out of 5 stars Well done, non-typical Amish story
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
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I had not previously read the first book in this series, so I didn't have any history, which left me wondering why the Amish would approve bariatric surgery--It wasn't immediately clear that it was being done for health reasons.

I applaud Emma for her dedication to doing what her doctors told her to do for her recovery and also her parents for changing the way they cooked and ate to support her.

The main conflict of the story stems from sibling rivalry. Emma's sister Barbara wants to be the center of attention--never mind that she is married and has 3 kids! Over the course of the story, people begin to realize how much stock Barbara puts in thinking that her sister will garner more attention than she does, especially as she loses weight.
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M Bender
5.0 out of 5 stars GO EMMA GO!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017
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GO EMMA GO!! She is working hard at making changes to improve herself and her health. Emma realizes how these changes will benefit everyone in her family as well herself. She is a very humble and determined young lady which makes you cheer her on. She keeps running into obstacles, but her faith in God and optimism gives her the strength to push through the barriers. Jacob is her key supporter. Emma is not a quitter by no means, her eye is set on the goal. She wants it and you will want it for her! Can't wait to read book #3.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not keen on cliffhangers
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017
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I thought the first two books had a good idea, as losing weight is a struggle for some, and some people in life don't want to see others succeed as they feel they'd be left in the dust, even I have mildly acted stupidly like that in life and wish I hadn't, but I never took real strides to actually stop people from success, just perhaps felt strangely or made a stupid comment. It is strange that amish people reject technology on many levels but they'd go for a surgery like that, rather than trying exercise and diet, then I thought of amish people trying to do yoga or aerobics in their outfits, which would be difficult, especially with straight pins stabbing the women. I actually like amish clothes but that would disturb me, not being able to exercise properly, and the use of straight pins seems torturous. Perhaps women can be alone together and do such things amongst themselves. Back to the book, I don't like cliffhangers, and it is one, and by the end of book 3 the idea of karma was taken way too far, I am no stranger to that myself either, as God has brought me through hell, but the ending of the series is very extreme and unforgiving. The books also relay a message that the Amish are very judgmental and gossipy, which causes the old sin of falsely accusing people. I'm not sure if the Amish are like that, but these books made it seem so.
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rosebud
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical horse and buggy Amish book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017
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Rachael Stoltzfus takes a subject that affects every social group in this country and sets it in an Amish community for this book series. When Emma Lapp makes the decision to have surgery to lose weight to get healthy, everyone is supportive of her. Except for the one person who should be; her sister, Barbara. This story follows these two sisters, one as she emerges from a lifetime of obesity, the other as she spirals deeper into her sickness.
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Laurie
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017
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I loved this book. My daughter also had the courage to get this surgery and follow the disciplined regimen for her health. This book very accurately describes the process. And though my daughter did not have a saboteur, we were baffeled by envy and unkind remarks by others. I was impressed with the way Emma stood her ground while showing mercy and grace to her sister.
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Nancy Dillow
4.0 out of 5 stars If you have a weight problem, stick to what works for you, not for someone else. This story can give you courage!
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2018
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I'm a long time getting this review posted. Many women have either a real or a perceived problem in losing weight. We beat ourselves every day when it seems like we haven't lost even a pound a week (with exercising or walking/running. In this particular story, stomach surgery was performed and strict instructions were given about time, place and size of eating. But, there is a sister that is "average or slender" depending on the viewer, who thinks that the whole process is ridiculous and she gets in the way of success.
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ChrisK
5.0 out of 5 stars Book 2
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017
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This is book 2 in the series. It will be helpful to read book 1 first. This is definitely a continuation of the story. Emma is determined to continue getting healthy while her sister is determined to sabotage her efforts. This divides the family and church. Who will be successful? Will the family be able to stay intact? Nice quick read.
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Linda McNeil
3.0 out of 5 stars An ok book
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2017
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Good story but not really well written. Not sure why but I felt it lacked colour and depth. Simplistic style. I usually love Amish fiction!
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