When the Morning Comes, Sisters of the Quilt #2 -Large Print edition
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I originally purchased the book, When the Morning Comes, never realizing that it was part of a series. So by the time I jumped into the story, it was already into the second setting. However, despite that, I was still able to follow along and understand what was needed to continue in this second story.
The book, When the Morning Comes, jumps in where Hannah has left her Amish order to escape from bad memories, which includes the birth of child from rape. She goes to live with her aunt, who was shunned many years ago. Here, she develops a new personna, one outside the Amish lifestyle. Her aunt welcomes her with welcome arms, introducing her to the family who has cared for her over the years. Over time, she falls in love with the son of the family that her aunt used to care for. Meanwhile, back home, her sister is doing some bizarre things and her former love is determined to find her.
When the Morning Comes book was so well written that I could not wait to locate the third book in the series.
What I liked most about this book is that you were able to pick up in the second book and be able to step into the character's life. Needless to say, I'm still going to have to go to the first book to read it.
June 3, 2013
"When the Morning Comes" Review
The first book in this series, When the Heart Cries (you can read my review here), was pretty depressing, I thought. The worst thing for me was that HannahâÂÂs father did not believe that she had been raped, which just broke my heart. After enduring all that happens in the first book, I really wanted to see Hannah catch a break in the second book.
And she does. A lot of them. I enjoyed seeing Hannah work hard to get where she wanted to go. However, all of the opportunities that Hannah received seemed a bit unbelievable for someone with only an 8th grade education and no knowledge of the modern world. I truly do believe that God can and does have a hand in these types of things in our lives, but everything falling perfectly into place was a little much. Hannah did try her best not to take handouts, though, which I appreciated.
I did enjoy the parts of the book with Zabeth and with Hannah adjusting to the modern world. Although she did seem to adjust rather quickly to some things, there were also things that she just couldnâÂÂt get used to no matter what, which helped with the authenticity.
As for Paul, I felt so bad for him throughout the book. I liked that he was trying to get on with his life, but he still missed Hannah, and he regrets what he did to her. His treatment of the people in OwlâÂÂs Perch (Sarah, Matthew, Luke) was so compassionate that he is by far my favorite character in the series. Martin, I think, leaves a lot to be desired.
There are several subplots in this book that are continued from the first one, but they seem to go into even more detail about these minor characters â Sarah, Matthew, Elle, Luke, Mary â so much so that I think it takes away from the main story a little.
I enjoyed venturing out into the âÂÂreal worldâ with Hannah during When the Morning Comes, and I look forward to the conclusion in When the Soul Mends.
February 1, 2012
Not Your Typical Amish Story
The second book of the "Sisters of the Quilt" series takes readers out of the Amish community. Hannah has fled and must learn how to live among the Englisch. Thankfully, she finds herself among people who care about her and want to help her succeed. They are patient, most of the time, and sympathetic to her unique needs.
HannahâÂÂs situation gives readers an interesting perspective about the Amish. Away from her familiar community, Hannah must overcome challenges such as proving her identity, gaining an education, and learning to use technology.
The story isnâÂÂt entirely about HannahâÂÂs experiences among the Englisch, though. author Cindy Woodsmall keeps readers up-to-date about developments in HannahâÂÂs home community: whatâÂÂs happening with her sister, her brother and sister-in-law, her ex-fianceâÂÂ, her best friend, and her parents. The story goes back and forth between two worlds. To learn if they are separated forever, readers must move on to the third book.
May 14, 2011
Hannah's time of healing
This review is from: When the Morning Comes (Sisters of the Quilt, Book 2) (Paperback) is the sequel to When the Heart Cries. When book one ended with poor forsaken Hannah, weak from delivering her stillborn baby girl, I rushed to the library to find the sequal. I had to know what would happen between her and her fiance Paul. My heart broke for the main character as she was wrongly accused and deserted by family and community. From an old letter found in her father's room, Hannah learned she of Aunt Zebeth, though the family never shared her existence. She sets out to find her long lost relative. Providence leads Hannah to her aunt and she starts to heal. Cindy Woodsmall's insight into the Amish communtiy comes from her close friend, Miriam Flaud, a woman immersed in the culture of Old Order Amish. However, it seemed Hannah was mighty quick to shift from her Amish ways to her new lifestyle. Cars and cellphone and a spunky attitude gave me pause. Thankfully the third book in the series set the world aright.
March 21, 2011
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