The Wish

By: Beverly M. Lewis

Narrated by: Christina Moore, Stina Nielsen

Leona lost her best friend the day Gloria's family was expelled from the Amish church. When she receives an unexpected letter from Gloria, Leona makes up her mind go after her friend. To the alarm of her fiancé, a deacon's son, she sets out on a mission to persuade Gloria to return to the Amish church. Will Leona's dearest wish lead to her own undoing?

A compelling story of friendship from the top author in Amish fiction, Leona Speicher got the "sister" she'd always dreamed of the day Gloria Gingerich and her family moved to Lancaster County Amish farmland. The Arkansas newcomers seem to be everything a devout Plain family should be, and Leona can't help comparing Gloria's engaging young parents to her own. Leona's cousin shows a romantic interest in Gloria around the same time as Gloria's older brother expresses his fondness for Leona - it seems likely the two young women will marry into each other's families, remaining close friends for life.

Thus, Leona is shocked when the Gingeriches suddenly pack up and disappear after being expelled from the church for reasons no one will discuss. Despite Leona's pleas, Gloria goes with them, leaving more than one broken heart behind. When Gloria unexpectedly contacts Leona after a silence of several years, Leona makes up her mind to persuade her friend to return to Lancaster County and the Amish ways. Leona's fiancé, the deacon's son, is alarmed when Leona decides to go after Gloria. Will Leona's dearest wish lead to her own undoing?

©2016 Beverly M. Lewis, Inc. (P)2016 Recorded Books

Wonderful story filled with hope and love

I loved this book. It brought out the meaning of true friendship, family and faith in the Lord. It also showed unconditional love for one another and forgiveness. I highly recommend it.

Very Inspirational

Nice read. I've read Beverly Lewis for decades & she never disappoints. I recommend to anyone who enjoys her writings about the simple life

Usual great writing by Beverly Lewis

As usual Beverly Lewis shares truth and love. I love reading her uplifting books!

Beverly Lewis Strikes Again!

Another wonderful Love story from Beverly, that brings together 3 young folk, 2 being best friends, separated through an ill timed move away, by a uppidy father, too good to follow Amish Ordinum guidelines.
FAITH prevails through friendship and distance...

Best Amish fiction story I’ve read in years

This book was such a beautiful story of redemption, friendship, love both from our friends and our Father. Oh! What a wonderful story,