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Cindy WoodsmallMultnomah / 2008 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$10.994.7 out of 5 stars for When the Soul Mends, Sisters of the Quilt Series #3. View reviews of this product. 66 Reviews
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William GarvinAge: Over 65Gender: male4 Stars Out Of 5January 12, 2011William GarvinAge: Over 65Gender: maleQuality: 4Value: 4Meets Expectations: 3It was bitter sweet in a way. Hannah wanted to break away and I wanted her to, but in the end strong roots wouldn't let her. In another way she did break with the strict Old Amish ways.
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LukieMilford, NHAge: 35-44Gender: female3 Stars Out Of 5When the Soul MendsApril 16, 2012LukieMilford, NHAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 3Value: 5Meets Expectations: 3The Old Order Amish community of Pennsylvania is where Hannah Lapp grew up, unfortunately it is now the source of many hard feelings due to no fault of her own.
This book was about a tale of being ostracized by your family and faith. I was quite disturbed at the nonchalant way that the author addressed the situation of a teenage rape. On numerous occasions it was portrayed like Hannah Lapp had a secret and she was disgraced by this secret. The secret? She was raped, why the author made this sound like it was a character flaw is beyond me.
The other disturbing thing for me was the fact that in the authors eyes this event in her life had very little effect on her relationships. She didn't see to have any ill effects from the situation other than her family disowning her. This was a very serious topic and I think that Cindy Woodsmall downplayed the lifelong effects. That being said:
When the Soul Mends, by Cindy Woodsmall is the third book in the Sisters of the Quilt series. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, they were very likable and interesting. I also enjoyed learning about the differences between Amish denominations. Old Order Amish and Mennonites are very similar to outsiders, yet very different to the Amish communities.
I have ready many books by Cindy Woodsmall and usually enjoy her books immensely, I cannot say that I found this book enjoyable. I found myself annoyed with the tone and believability of the story. I will continue to read books my this author, as a matter of fact I will be reviewing another in a few days. -
Sherry3 Stars Out Of 5October 7, 2008SherryI was sorta disappointed in the 3rd book in this series. The 1st and 2nd were great, but this was hard to keep my interest.
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Tami Le RouxAge: 35-44Gender: female3 Stars Out Of 5Journey's Ending... with hope and reconciliation.April 20, 2011Tami Le RouxAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 4Value: 2Meets Expectations: 5A book full of re-connections and rediscovery. Hannah Lapp has gone through a long journey in 2 other books to get to the point she is in book 3. From a tragic rape, rejection and fleeing to the unknown... to the strong confident nursing student we meet in "When the Soul Mends". I had not read the other 2 books of this series (and seem to be getting the end of alot of stories with my review books) but was able to get the idea of the story by reading this book, I do think that the book would have had more impact and made more sense if I had read the other 2 books.
A well written story of hope about Hannah Lapp as she journeys home to help her sister - and reconnects with family, friends and an order and pace of life that is a part of who she is. Being pulled between helping her sister and attending school and being engaged to an 'Englisher' with whom she is helping raise 2 children. The 2 worlds and pace of life are highlighted and compared neatly in this book... without blame or making the other better. And served to show how Hannah was part of both... yet like all of us a time of choosing comes around.
I really enjoyed Hannah's growth to discover that it's okay to want the things that bring joy to your soul. To listen to ones inner voice is what brings peace in the long term.
Ms Woodsmall did a great job bringing the characters to life and making all the situations believable. I loved the reconciliation theme and the longing to have that peace in ones soul that passes all understanding.
I am sure this is a great series... enjoy it~
3 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. The words and thoughts used to describe the book are strictly my own. -
Nancy Sparks3 Stars Out Of 5October 16, 2008Nancy SparksI enjoyed this book, and it was a great ending to the series. I am impressed with this author, in how she developes her characters, and how she can reveal who they are.
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