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The Preacher's Daughter (Annie's People #1)
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--i...more
Paperback, 349 pages
Published
November 1st 2005
by Bethany House Publishers
(first published 2005)
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The Preachers Daughter was a really good book about this girl annie who is amuish and besides her love for God, she has a love for art, but in her community she can't be interested in art because it is worldly so she hides her talent and love for art. But When her pen pal, laura she has been writting to all these years as some issues of her own and also is an artist that annie can relate to!! laura ends up coming to annie's community to get away from somethings from her home town chicago!!! Anni...more
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annie zook has quite a dilemma. as the daughter of an old order amish preacher, she is forbidden to pursue her talent in art. but she is driven to continue secretely, hiding her art studio and masterpieces at an art studio. the only one who knows this is annie's worldly pen pal louisa, who has problems of her own after breaking off her engagement with her materialistic boyfriend. louisa feels that she needs a change of pace and asks to come visit annie and her family. louisa's designer jeans mak...more
Beverly is famous for her books about the Amish, and this book is no exception. It's the first in a new series for her (Annie’s People).
Annie (the preacher’s daughter) has a talent for art, but the Amish are forbidden to use this talent. She also has a “English” pen pal named Louise who is an artist. Louise comes to visit Annie for a while, and they become the best of friends. I felt like the book didn’t really end—it was more like book 1 of 2 (or 3 or 4…). Book 2, which comes out in May, is ent...more
Annie (the preacher’s daughter) has a talent for art, but the Amish are forbidden to use this talent. She also has a “English” pen pal named Louise who is an artist. Louise comes to visit Annie for a while, and they become the best of friends. I felt like the book didn’t really end—it was more like book 1 of 2 (or 3 or 4…). Book 2, which comes out in May, is ent...more
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I listened to the abridged audio CD version of this book.
STORY: The story was written well and made me feel as though I was getting a good look inside the Amish community. My only gripe is that the ending wasn't a good stopping point. Have you ever lost a book in the midst of reading it? That's what the ending to this book felt like. If I didn't have the 2nd book of the trilogy on hand, I would have been very upset.
AUDIO: The reader, Aimee Lilly, did an excellent job. I must say, however, that...more
STORY: The story was written well and made me feel as though I was getting a good look inside the Amish community. My only gripe is that the ending wasn't a good stopping point. Have you ever lost a book in the midst of reading it? That's what the ending to this book felt like. If I didn't have the 2nd book of the trilogy on hand, I would have been very upset.
AUDIO: The reader, Aimee Lilly, did an excellent job. I must say, however, that...more
I have a confession to make. I love Beverly Lewis Amish books. I'm not entirely sure why. Though pretty well written, I wouldn't exactly call them great literature. They tend to be somewhat formulaic. You generally have a three book series about a specific girl, her family, her best friend, her love interest, and her difficulty with her Amish upbringing, whatever that may be. When I read one of these series, I don't even post it on here because I'm somewhat embarrassed. That may be silly of me,...more
Having lived in Wayne County in Ohio for 15 years, I have had some experience with the Amish and had heard about these books but never picked one up until it was on the freebie shelf at the library. Funny thing is now I live near Lancaster, Pennsylvania - so both places were mentioned in the book. I had to laugh when Annie mentioned the hitching post outside Walmart (at least I think it was Walmart)because I could visualize it from the hitching post at the Walmart in Wooster, Ohio where I used t...more
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This book made me loose a little of my faith in humanity. How could writing this bad be this popular? I read it out of curiosity for the "bonnet ripper" phenomenon, and because a class I work with discusses the Amish. But- REALLY? Don't even get me started on the trite, cliche phrasing. The "modern" character who's supposed to have "hip" language sounds like my grandma wrote her dialogue. And literally, NOTHING happened for most of the book. This is definitely a one-book plot stretched out over...more
This is my first Beverly Lewis novel and I loved it. 'The Preacher's Daughter' is the first book in a series called "Annie's People". The second is "The Englisher" which I'll be reading next.
From back cover:
"The Preacher's Daughter begins the captivating new series ANNIE'S PEOPLE and introduces an Amish community in Paradise, Pennsylvania - a heavenly sounding place, but one that has seen its share of heartache and mystery. A moving story of friendship, secrets, and love.
Annie Zook, the only dau...more
From back cover:
"The Preacher's Daughter begins the captivating new series ANNIE'S PEOPLE and introduces an Amish community in Paradise, Pennsylvania - a heavenly sounding place, but one that has seen its share of heartache and mystery. A moving story of friendship, secrets, and love.
Annie Zook, the only dau...more
OK, I didn't expect much from this first book in one of Beverly Lewis' series that take place in the Lancaster County's Amish culture. But I found "The Preacher's Daughter" to be a highly readable and enjoyable book for the bus. The story follows Annie, who in her early 20s is a bit old to have not taken the Amish religious oath, settle down, and get married. She is an artist in secret (painting is not encouraged among her people), and finds new worlds opening up to her when her long-time pen pa...more
I like Beverly Lewis' books about the Amish. They are more of a light read, not necessarily what I would term "great literature;" however, I always enjoy reading her books. This particular one tells the story of Annie Zook, an Amish girl who must choose between her talent for art and her People's way of life. The novel tells how she relates to her family and friends, her ex-fiancee, as well as her "Englisher" penpal. There are a couple of other story lines running through the book involving neig...more
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I love Amish romance books ... especially Beverly Lewis. They remind me of Jane Austen - innocent and just as much about family & society as romance. They lack the wit of Jane Austen, but have a sweetness that comes from characters striving to live good lives. There is also a comfort in entering their slow, peaceful world. At least that’s how I normally feel ... this series may be a bit different!
I’m glad this wasn’t my first Beverly Lewis book, because it has a bit of dark side. The introdu...more
I’m glad this wasn’t my first Beverly Lewis book, because it has a bit of dark side. The introdu...more
This is perfect reading for cold-fighting. I’ve been pushing one off for the past week or so, and now that it’s threatening to send me to bed for a nap every couple of hours, this series really fits the bill for an enjoyable – if fluffy – read. I enjoy reading about the Amish community and Lewis does a splendid job of developing Annie and Louisa as separate yet similar characters who share the same love of art and similar conundrums in love. Plus, Lewis has added the dark storyline of an abusive...more
This book started off a little too sticky sweet for me, but drew me in and picked up momentum. I'm not a huge fan of "Christian fiction", but if it's about the Amish, I'm in. This is the story of Annie who loves to sketch and paint, which is forbidden in the plain lifestyle. She must come to a decision about where she stands with her religion and her natural talent as an artist. There are several subplots that move the story along.
Overall, a good, clean read (in contrast to The Catcher and the R...more
Overall, a good, clean read (in contrast to The Catcher and the R...more
Amazing book. Takes you into another culture. It's the start of a three book series that you can't put down.
All of Beverly Lewis's books leads the reader to understand the Amish traditions. Each book in some way attempts to show the reader a tradition of tranquility, self-sufficiency, devotion to God, family and community. These books that I read indicate that despite all of the good things in Amish life they experience some of the social problems that are present in the larger society. This book covers the question of self-doubt of eternal security of the believer and the problem of sposal abuse. Whe...more
This book focuses on Annie Zook, an Amish daughter of the local preacher in a town called Paradise. Despite the name, life for the people is not as peaceful as it seems. Annie is trapped in between choosing the man she loves or the forbidden art she creates. Her long time pen pal, Louisa, soon comes for a visit to have a taste of the peaceful Amish life. It was an interesting and intriguing story. I find the Amish fascinating. Unfortunately the conclusion is pretty unresolved so I'll have to go...more
I loved reading about the Amish way of life and learning about their culture and religious practices.
The characters in this book are very well developed. It was a wonderful to contrast modern life with the simplicity of the Amish people.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was the first book I read by Beverly Lewis and I had to head out and get the next book in this series immediately after finishing the firt. I was dying to find out what happens to the characters in the sequel! I was not disapp...more
The characters in this book are very well developed. It was a wonderful to contrast modern life with the simplicity of the Amish people.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was the first book I read by Beverly Lewis and I had to head out and get the next book in this series immediately after finishing the firt. I was dying to find out what happens to the characters in the sequel! I was not disapp...more
In this first book of the Annie’s People trilogy, we meet Annie, Amish-born but yet to make her baptism. Annie is driven by an overwhelming desire to be an artist, but is forbidden to draw or paint by her father, a preacher, and the rest of Amish brethren. It is this dilemma that drives the story. Annie believes her talent is a gift from God that should not be ignored, but she must give it up if she is to remain Amish. Author Beverly Lewis presents some thoughtful arguments for both sides in the...more
next to Missing May, one of the most horrible, boring, pointless books I've ever read. i couldn't even finish it because it was just too painful for my poor brain. If you want to read a descriptive book about the life of an amish community (paragraph after paragraph of in depth descriptions of the process of peeling potatoes) then read this. it will bore you to tears and make you want to tell the author to get a new hobby because let's just say writing novels must not be her forte. i stroooongly...more
I loved this book and the insights it gives into the Amish and Mennonite worlds. Beverly Lewis has me hooked and I am heading to the library for The Englisher, the second book in this series.
I found it interesting to see how Annie's religion clashed with her desire to paint and how she would find a resolution.
The author weaves mystery and intrigue throughout the book and I appreciate an author who can write without adding sex, violence and profanity. It's also an easy read; took me about a day...more
I found it interesting to see how Annie's religion clashed with her desire to paint and how she would find a resolution.
The author weaves mystery and intrigue throughout the book and I appreciate an author who can write without adding sex, violence and profanity. It's also an easy read; took me about a day...more
The Preacher's Daughter, the first book in Lewis' Annie's People series, tells the story of Annie, a twenty-year-old Amish girl who loves to paint and struggles with the idea of obedience. Her father, Jesse, and mother, Barbara, want Annie to be baptized and fully embrace the Amish lifestyle. However, Annie’s long-time pen-pal, Louisa, comes for a visit after leaving her fiancée at the alter and Annie’s struggle is magnified. Thrown into the story are Annie’s friend, Esther, and her troubled hus...more
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So, I was super skeptical about reading this book. My book club picked it and my first thought was, "Amish fiction? Really?" I decided to go ahead, read it, and get it over with, but found myself absolutely fascinated by this book. The characters are so real and the story is compelling. It's not an action packed thriller by any means, but there is an undercurrent of mystery, secrets, lies, and betrayals. I will definitely be reading the rest of the books in this series. Beverly Lewis is a master...more
I've seen a lot of books by this author & decided to give her a try. It was a nice enough story set in Amish country in Pennsylvania, but read a little too much like young adult fiction for me (I don't think it's supposed to be y/a). And although I knew it was the first book in a series, I wasn't prepared for the book to end with so many unresolved story lines... and I'm not sure I'm interested enough to take the time to read the other two books in the series...
I saw this book at my local Goodwill and while it wasn't the type of book I normally read, I decided to pick it up and purchase it. When I started reading the book I was immediately drawn into Annie's world. Annie is the daughter of the Amish preacher and she strives to respect and obey the Amish ways but one thing gets into the way of that -- her passion for painting. Painting is not allowed by the Amish and Annie goes as far as to hide the fact that she is painting from her family. Annie has a...more
I liked this book though, I am seeing some less than original plot lines as I have been reading a couple different authors and series of the amish genre. My favorite series has been the first I read by Lewis, "Abrahms Daughters." Might just be because it was my first intro to amish country fiction and so it was all fresh and new.
Annie, The Preacher's Daughter, is a cute character and I appreciate the thread of mystery that the author carries throughout the book about a kidnapping that occured w...more
Annie, The Preacher's Daughter, is a cute character and I appreciate the thread of mystery that the author carries throughout the book about a kidnapping that occured w...more
This book is a soap opera with an Amish setting. I like to read fiction about the Amish and their lifestyle, and this book, while well written and well characterized, gave a very hollow view of Amish life and preached a mainstream Jesus message. The author is not Amish, but has lived near an Amish community. I prefer Carrie Bender's books. Carrie Bender is Amish and writes fiction (instead of quilting) in the winter. Her books actually have more religion in them, since thought and religion seem...more
I like reading these fun novels because they are about Amish people which I enjoy reading about, and they are fun and wholesome too. The story throughout this series (Annie's people) was entirely too predictable and monotonous at times, but it was still sweet. I actually had to find recipes and make Shoofly pie and Chicken corn chowder because I was so interested in what they tasted like!
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Beverly Lewis, raised in Pennsylvania Amish country and both a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician, has been an award-winning author for over a dozen years. Her acclaimed novel, The Preacher's Daughter, was a 2006 Quill Book Award finalist in the romance category. Her books have appeared on numerous best...more
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Beverly Lewis, raised in Pennsylvania Amish country and both a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician, has been an award-winning author for over a dozen years. Her acclaimed novel, The Preacher's Daughter, was a 2006 Quill Book Award finalist in the romance category. Her books have appeared on numerous best...more
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