This book is a wonderful journey where two cultures collide. The author has done an excellent job of showing the differences between English and Amish traditions. One of the things I found intriguing was Christmastime. The Amish celebrate Christmas for two days. The first day is a spiritual time with family. What a wonderful traditional to have where you take time as a family to worship God and thank Him for His goodness.
Summer is a delightful character who has her hands full working, going to college and helping her mother around the farm. Just reading everything Summer is involved in made me tired. She has definitely taken on more than her share. Following in her father's footsteps is very important to Summer. Summer's mother was having a hard time dealing with a loss that was stating to cause her health issues. I loved the close relationship mother and daughter had.
Abram is a welcome addition to the story. Being Amish is something he embraces. It was fun to read how the young women in the community tried to catch his attention with food. Most unmarried men don't think about cooking decent meals and casseroles and baked goods are always nice to receive. The author does a nice job of developing a friendship between Summer and Abram. As they begin to get deeper feelings for each, they realize that someone will have to give up their lifestyle so they can be together. The story doesn't lack for well meaning people to give advice when Abram is seen with Summer. It made me think of all the times we judge others when we think they are in sin.
I love how the author writes a story that fills you with a sense of family and love. Summer's promise to her father is something she intends to honor. There are times in the story where I began to feel Summer's mother was hiding something about her health. Summer has great instincts and picks up that her mother is not quite acting herself. I could understand how Summer desired to have a relationship with Abram but was torn because she wanted to be there for her mother.
The author has written a story that shows a close relationship between mother and daughter and a promise that filters throughout the book in a touching way. Summer and Abram face hard decisions as they follow their heart and listen to God. I loved getting to know Summer and Abram and be a part of a blossoming relationship where God and family are rooted in their heart.
I received a copy of this book from Kregel Publishing Blog Tours. The review is my own opinion.
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In "Summer's Promise", you will follow the friendship between Summer Carson and her Amish neighbor, Abram Yoder.Summer has no time for dating anyone because she works 2 jobs, is going to college, and is concerned about her mother's health.But... Summer and Abram seem to be becoming more than friends. Will their religion be a barricade between them? Is there any hope that there could be love between them?You will not want to miss reading this book!"Summer's Promise" will have you hooked from the first sentence to the last paragraph! You will not be able to put the book down.The author, Barbara Cameron, has done a fabulous job in writing this book!I will tell you that this book is part of a series. I have not read any other book in this series. I found that I could consider this book as a stand alone book. I was thankful for this.I highly recommend that you get a copy of this book!! You will not be disappointed!!"I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author and I was not required to post a positive review. All opinions are my own."
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In "Summer's Promise", you will follow the friendship between Summer Carson and her Amish neighbor, Abram Yoder.
Summer has no time for dating anyone because she works 2 jobs, is going to college, and is concerned about her mother's health.
But... Summer and Abram seem to be becoming more than friends. Will their religion be a barricade between them? Is there any hope that there could be love between them?
You will not want to miss reading this book!
"Summer's Promise" will have you hooked from the first sentence to the last paragraph! You will not be able to put the book down.
The author, Barbara Cameron, has done a fabulous job in writing this book!
I will tell you that this book is part of a series. I have not read any other book in this series. I found that I could consider this book as a stand alone book. I was thankful for this.
I highly recommend that you get a copy of this book!! You will not be disappointed!!
"I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author and I was not required to post a positive review. All opinions are my own."
Summer has no time for dating anyone because she works 2 jobs, is going to college, and is concerned about her mother's health.
But... Summer and Abram seem to be becoming more than friends. Will their religion be a barricade between them? Is there any hope that there could be love between them?
You will not want to miss reading this book!
"Summer's Promise" will have you hooked from the first sentence to the last paragraph! You will not be able to put the book down.
The author, Barbara Cameron, has done a fabulous job in writing this book!
I will tell you that this book is part of a series. I have not read any other book in this series. I found that I could consider this book as a stand alone book. I was thankful for this.
I highly recommend that you get a copy of this book!! You will not be disappointed!!
"I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author and I was not required to post a positive review. All opinions are my own."
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