After her boyfriend is killed in a van in which she was also a passenger, Amish girl Katie Yoder finds herself suffering from depression and anxiety attacks. What-or who-will deliver Katie from the bondage of her fears? Freeman Bontrager has been attracted to Katie for years. Now that she's home, can he break through her emotional scars long enough to reach her heart? When a mysterious package brings Katie out of her despair, hope looms, until the "gift" must be returned to its rightful owners. Will Katie find the courage to really live-and love-again?
4 STARS! This Amish romance novel is the second in the Indiana Cousins series. In typical Brunstetter fashion, the characters and storyline are well crafted. Many readers will emphathize with Katie''s conflicted feelings. A recipe for banana nut cake is also included.
A Cousins Prayer is a good read. I enjoyed the different cast of characters, each one representing some sort of problem that everyday people experience. I like the way the panic, and anxiety attacks, are brought out in the storyline, and how others can misinterpret things. Wanda E. Brunstetter spins a read that show how everyone can learn something from the Amish with their simple and pleasant life. They share love, duties, commitment, and family, the same way as any other person, but they seem to know how to enjoy life to its fullest. This is a story that will not only bring a smile but warm the heart.
Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(4.5 out of 5 stars)
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3 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Lesa Brassette (Grand Junction, CO), January 26, 2010
Very interesting twist to the Amish fiction genre. I don't know that I found it believable, and perhaps when it comes to Amish novels I prefer to really believe them. Again, maybe not among my favorites but definitely a good read and worth the time! I will continue on with book three in March.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jean Tye (Old Bridge, NJ), December 30, 2009
I love books about the Amish and Wanda Brunstetter is one of my favorite authors. This book is so well written and addresses the problems of panic attacks people can suffer. I like how her problem was solved with the help thru prayer, Christian counselling, and good friendship. I loved this book.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ruth Lange (Springfield, Missouri), December 10, 2009
The day “A Cousin’s Prayer” came out; I went to the store and bought it. I was so excited to have another book from Wanda to read. I hoping it would be as great as the rest of her books. I was on the edge of my seat and could not put this book down. Wanda makes her books come to life when you are reading them. This book touched me and I can’t wait until March of 2010 because the next book “A Cousin’s Challenge” comes out. I totally recommend this book or any of Wanda’s books to get love, Christian and some simple life values.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Chris Glaze (Doraville, GA), December 04, 2009
Loved the second as well as the first, if not more so. Have never been been disappointed with any of Wanda Brunstetter novels. Since I can't afford new ones ALL the time, I enjoy reading them the second and third times as much as the first.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Carolyn McDowell (United States), December 03, 2009
JMJ
Yet another wonderfully entertaining wholesome novel by Wanda Brunstetter. Her Amish stories bring the Amish and their simplistic ways to life. Enjoyable love stories while explaining the differences between the plain and Englishers are Wanda's masterpieces. Lovely stories I think are appropriate for teens on up! Moral masterpieces.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Tiffany English (Clinton, TN), December 01, 2009
Again, Wanda has created another masterpiece, one I couldn't put down. This book is so good, it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time I read it. I would definetly recomend this great book to anyone !
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Patsy (Laurel, MS), December 01, 2009
Loved Wanda's book entitled A Cousin's Prayer. Of course I love all books by her. My goal is to read all her books, but I have a way to go! Would highly recommend it!!
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Betty Webb (Anahuac, Texas), December 01, 2009
Like all Wanda's Books, I can't wait to read the next one. Her writings keep me from putting the book down. I am recovering with lung surgery and had to buy several of her books while I knew my recovery would be a couple weeks or so, and WHAT better than to be laid up reading a special authors books.
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