Redemption of Sarah Cain

This was the 15th Beverly Lewis book I've read, so you know I'm a fan; I'll be reading seven more in the next two months and will finish off the Rose trilogy (they were the first ones I read and got hooked) when the final book comes out this September.While the book was interesting from the standpoint of seeing Amish beliefs through the eyes of an outsider, for me, this was my least favorite of her books so far. There were a number of things that just didn't add up and there were others that were disappointing. I found myself with no sympathy at all for a sister who tries to manage her younger sister's life from the grave. Ida is portrayed as a person who made her younger sister's life miserable by trying to dominate and control her but she is supposed to have become a changed person by becoming a Christian and embracing the Amish way of life. How can we believe Ida has changed very much from that domineering person when she wills guardianship of her children to the aunt they've never met and whose life-style is as opposite as the Plain life can be? It smacked of Ida still trying to dominate and control her younger sister even after her death and I found myself resenting it even more than Sarah did.Then there's the shopping spree Sarah went on almost the minute she gets to Ida's house. The author may have wanted to cast her in the worst light possible but I could not believe she would do all that shopping for herself and ignore the children's obvious needs. It would have been more believable for her to buy them things and then be told by them that they couldn't and wouldn't accept them, with chagrin and embarrassment all around; I was so sure this was going to happen that I was actually cringing and feeling embarrassed for her and them ahead of time. Even the most selfish of people would not do what the author had Sarah do.A huge disappointment and seeming contradiction was when one of the characters declared 'the Amish take care of their own.' I was flabbergasted. Where were they for these five orphans? Where were they when Ida lost her husband? True, there is brief mention of some of the men helping with the crops, but it was much too brief. It would have helped so much if there had been a few scenes of Lydia's kitchen filled with women-folk pitching in and taking care of their own, and Amish men coming by to spend time with the boys and help with buggies and harnesses and horses and cows and any number of things a farm of this sort would constantly need, but there were none of these scenes and no mention that there ever had been.The boyfriend, Bryan......for him to be believable I'd have to conclude he's delusional and even more of a control freak than Ida. He's so passionate to have many children but he's pursuing a girl who doesn't want any, hoping he can somehow change her mind. What kind of guy does that?

Great story of forgiveness and coming back to God. Love the Amish stories by this author and her characters were well described and real. Wasn't sure how the story would end for Sarah until the very end.

This is one of my favorite author's. I have read many of her books. She always keep your interest with her stories. I highly recommend this book.

This is a good book to read, and the movie was great too. When I ordered the book I had forgotten that I had seen the movie made from the book, but as usual, the book is better than the movie. It is a great tale of a woman who all of a sudden has custody of her sisters' children who have been raised Amish but Sarah is a "fancy woman" and has no idea how to manage the children or their faith. Family love, faith and even romance are in this tale. I would recommend this highly.

At first I didn't think I was going to like it, but the ending was so great. It slowly evolves and you see how God really can change your heart. Wonderful book. So far I love all the books Beverly Lewis has written. I plan to read all of them.

Super fast mailing. Got it 6 days earlier than shown. A1 book seller.

This is another one of my absolute favorites!! Beverly Lewis tells a tale of astranged sisters wjo have chosen to live life very differently; one Amish and one Englisher. The english sister learns of her sister's passing and that she has been chosen to be the guardian of her Amish nieces and newphews. The best part for me was the ending, where she brings the children back to their home and decides to live life as an amish women.

I have read most of Beverly Lewis' series and this seems to be a one-title only book. It was an excellent read, though, and Beverly was true to her principles. There were several familiar characters from previous series and some new ones. It was a little different than I expected from the title but still like the book very much. However, it seems that the Kindle versions are a little short. Or am I imagining that they may have edited some of it out?

Another great book by Beverly Lewis

Good

One of my favourite authors Beverly Lewis writing about the Amish community. Great story-telling.

I love reading about the Amish...and this book was great...

Wonderful book