©2005 Dale Cramer, published under license from Bethany House Publishers, a divison of Baker Book House; (P)2006 Recorded Books
"[A] beautiful and original story that neither damns nor praises the Amish but simply presents them. This is accomplished work." (Booklist)
"Perhaps his best...Cramer writes with profound simplicity, with poetic rhythm and with demonstrated insight....An incredibly heartwarming story." (Library Review)
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"Inspirational"
This is my second Dale Cramer and I enjoyed it as much as the first. His books are called inspirational and I'd agree. This isn't a thriller but in its own way you can't put it down or you, at least, keep thinking about it. The Amish have come to live in the part of Iowa where I grew up and this book gave me a better understanding of what they stand for. And, after listening to this book they stand for lots of good things, a good way of life. As Will strives for forgiveness and comes to accept his life, you can't help but feel good.........
"Are You Curious About The Amish?"
Absolutely! It satisfies some of the curiosity one may have about the Amish people. This book also brings one to contemplate about what's important in life.
I haven't read another book quite like this one, so I can't compare it to anything else.
The story is about a man named Will. He is my favorite character.
I would take Helen, Will's wife out to dinner. I would talk with her about why he is the way he is. I would help her to gain more of an understanding of him.
"A masterful piece of writing"
The reader was excellent, changing his voice expertly to represent the different characters.
I thought Helen was a wonderful combination of feminine characteristics and "Don't mess with me" attitude. She truly loved Will but was ready to take her children and leave if he laid a hand on one of them again.
Finding out about Will's deceptions threw her for a loop, but she stuck it out and stayed with him.
She was a formidable nurse to him after his near death and subsequent heart surgery. It had scared her so badly that she was determined to make him stick to a healthy diet. I loved it when Will called her "Helen the Hun" when he was complaining to Barefoot.
His skillful imitation of the characters' voices.
I think it would be an excellent film. I'm not sure what you mean by a "tag line" but I would say something like: "The story of one man's journey as he leaves the Amish life, learns to forgive himself for his mistakes, and how he comes full circle to a reunion with some members of his Amish family."
I enjoyed this audio so much that I immediately started it over and listened to it a second time. I felt it was extremely well written and skillfully merged the flashbacks with the present.
"not a typical amish story"
this is very good a complex story of emotion and reaction traditions and dicisions, growing up and forgiveness the cycle of life in a family with an amish twist 3 cheers not boring