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Annie's People Book 1 - Lewis's loyal readers and new fans alike will be captivated by Annie and her people. The Preacher's Daughter begins a remarkable journey of heartache and homespun delight. Annie's People Book 1 - A new series from The New York Times bestselling author of the ABRAM'S DAUGHTERS series The Preacher's Daughter begins a remarkable journey of heartache and homespun delight - a series readers will find impossible to forget. Paradise, Pennsylvania, is likened to a little slice of heaven on earth...but for Annie Zook - the preacher's eldest daughter - it seems like a dead-end street. She is expected to join the Amish church, but at 20 she is still deciding. Because of the strict rules that guide the Plain community, she must continually squelch her artistic passion, although it has become her solace. In her signature style, with character depth and unexpected plot twists, beloved novelist Beverly Lewis once again opens the door to the world of the Amish.
Author Notes
Beverly Lewis was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on April 17, 1949. She received a degree in music education from Evangel University. She grew up as an Assembly of God minister's daughter. Although she was not Amish, she had a close family connection to Old Order Mennonites, including her maternal grandmother who left the Mennonite community when she married.
Her first book, Mountain Bikes and Garbanzo Beans (now titled Big Bad Beans) was published in 1993. Since then she has written over eighty books. Her titles for children and young adults include several series including the Cul-De-Sac Kids, the Girls Only (GO!), and the Holly's Heart. Her adult fiction books include The Heritage of Lancaster County series, the Abram's Daughters series, The Rose Trilogy, and the Home to Hickory Hollow series. She has received numerous awards including two Silver Angel Awards for The Postcard and Annika's Secret Wish and a Gold Book Award for The Shunning. In 2014, she made The New York Times Best Seller List with her title Child of Mine. Her title, The Love Letters, made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2015.
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Reviews (2)
Publisher's Weekly Review
One of Christian fiction's most beloved authors of the gentle read offers a new series called Annie's People, set in Paradise, Pa. It dishes up the same sort of faith-filled story line and Plain People characters Lewis's fans have come to expect. At age 20, Annie Zook is a budding artist, but her conservative Amish community forbids its members to draw or paint pictures. How will she choose between family and vocation? The disappearance of a small child years ago has left scars on various characters, and new developments in the case threaten to open old wounds. Annie's best friend in the community, Esther Hochstetler, finds that her marriage to an abusive man has become a nightmare, while Annie's pen pal, the wealthy Colorado "Englisher" Louisa Stratford (conveniently an art teacher) visits Annie in Paradise to heal from a broken engagement. Both women explore the possibilities of change. Romance, of course, is always waiting in the wings, especially in the character of handsome "Englisher" Ben Martin. Culinary details, glimpses into the workings of Amish life and strong character development help readers stay with the story's multiple changes of perspective. Plot hints in the final pages will keep Lewis's loyal fans eagerly anticipating the next installment. 300,000 first printing. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Library Journal Review
Lewis is an award-winning author of fiction dealing with the Pennsylvania Old Order Amish. She is able to bring the listener into the homes and families of the community so that one feels like a visitor in their lives. Here, Annie, the only daughter of Preacher Jesse Zook, is in her "in between years," neither child nor adult. Twenty years old, she must decide shortly to be baptized and formally join the church. Annie, however, has a dark secret: she is an artist in a culture where art is considered a worldly sin. She also has a pen pal, Louisa, with whom she has corresponded for years. Added into the mix is a child's mysterious disappearance many years ago, which still influences the life of the Amish. The simple life proves to be anything but simple for Annie and others in the community. Stina Nielsen reads beautifully; her Amish characters have a subtle accent that differentiates them from the "Englishers." Her characters come alive, and Louisa and Annie quickly become living, breathing young women with whom the listener can identify. Recommended for public and church library collections. Nancy Reed, Immanuel Baptist Church Lib., Paducah, KY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.