The Road Home by Beverly Lewis

Title: The Road Home

Author: Beverly Lewis

Pages: 316

Release Date: April 3, 2018 

Genre: Amish Fiction

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Format: Paperback (also available in eBook)

Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I have chosen to write this review to express my personal opinions.

About the book:

     As the sun began to rise, Lena Rose leaned against the cool pane of the bus window and gazed out at the familiar landscape of her life. I’m leaving my family and everything I know behind. She sighed, trying to keep her composure.

     Grieving the death of her Amish parents and the separation from her nine close-knit siblings, Lena Rose Schwartz consoles herself that her new life in Lancaster County won’t be forever. Surely someday soon she will return to her beloved Michigan settlement, including her beau. But even as she holds on to hope for a reunion with those she loves most, she discovers that Lancaster holds charms of its own. Will she find the courage to open her heart to other possibilities?

My review:

     This is an absolutely fabulous Amish novel!

     The characters are fantastic. They are so well developed and easy to relate to. From the beginning of the book there were many times that I wanted to just wrap my arms around a number of different ones as they went through difficult times. 

     The journey that God had Lena Rose on was such a heartbreaking story. But throughout it she had strong believers that kept pointing her to God and the fact that He had a plan for her life. 

     I loved the emphasis on prayer that is included in this wonderful book. They weren’t just praying at meal times either. Many of the characters spent time praying for God’s help in their lives. 

     There is a romance but it isn’t the main story. Family life within a community seemed to be the main focus. Working together and helping one another.

     I am giving this marvelous book a rating of 5 stars and highly recommending it.

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