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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0.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sue (Lexington, NC), November 17, 2009
This book is a disapointment. I usually read all 3 books in a trilogy, but I will let this one end here.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Carole Morrow (Mechanicsburg, PA), October 30, 2009
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I would recommend it to all. I read her books all the time. It gives me a great feeling when I am through with her books.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Leeann (Colfax WA), October 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!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jane Squires (Wasola, Mo.), October 22, 2009
It was a thrill to finally get to read and review a Wanda Brunstetter book. There is more to this book than just being about the Amish. There is romance, struggles with the death of a loved one, and so much more. I learned from this book to face my fears today. After reading about Katie's struggle with Panic Attacks, I was able to go out in rain and drive to my daughter today without all the dread I have had in the past. Life happens in this books. False rumors fly, hurt feelings emerge, and one learns not to run from their troubles but to face them. This books lifted me up in a down time.
3 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Christine Howard (Ridgecrest, CA), October 16, 2009
Enjoyable story with the usual twists and turns. The interesting aspect was the Amish community dealing with someone struggling with their emotions.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Norma J. Jones (Middleport, NY), October 15, 2009
I totally recommend this book, as I do ALL this author's books. Characters portrayed accurately, Amish customs are correct, and all the books are great. Katie and her problems capture the spirit and I can't wait to see if there will,be a third book!
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ava Beaver (Bowie, TX), October 13, 2009
I enjoyed this book as much as the first in this series. Can hardly wait for the next. Kept my attention and had hard time putting it down. Love stories about the Amish. Ava
1 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Martha Artyomenko (Kalispell), October 08, 2009
I am perhaps a hard critic of Amish fiction, but I did not enjoy this book at all. I am not sure what they have back east, but among most of the Amish I know, this story could not have happened like it did. They would not have been encouraging medication or mental health doctors.
The romance part of it bothered me as you wanted Freeman to be with Katie, but then it seemed like the whole book he was was basically two timing, yet witnessing to her? I think there could have been a better way to write it.
However, I am a hard critic of amish books, so take it as my opinion..
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