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The Shunning (The Heritage of Lancaster County #1)
When Katie Lapp stumbles upon a satin infant gown in the dusty leather trunk of her parents' attic, she knows it holds a story she must discover. Why else would her Amish mother, a plain and simple woman who embraces the Old Order laws, hide the beautiful baby dress in the attic?
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February 1st 2008
by Bethany House Publishers
(first published May 1st 1997)
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Katie Lapp always knew there was something different about her, apart from her auburn locks. She was spirited and loved music, she often thought about the colors of dress she has seen on the "English".
She didn't want to disobey God, but she didn't really think she was. She tried to be a good daughter, listening to her parents. But there were parts of her always wondered if there was something else other then the Amish ways.
After a discovery in the attic she is left wondering even more who she...more
She didn't want to disobey God, but she didn't really think she was. She tried to be a good daughter, listening to her parents. But there were parts of her always wondered if there was something else other then the Amish ways.
After a discovery in the attic she is left wondering even more who she...more
In Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania Katie Lapp is a 22 year old amish woman who is unmarried and feels like she does not belong in her community since the death of her first love Daniel. Katie is strong willed and reluctantly agrees to marry the widowed bishop of their community who has young children at home needing a mother.
After discovering a satin baby gown hidden away in her mother's cedar chest many questions come to head from Katie. Her mother and father are keeping a secret from her. Once s...more
After discovering a satin baby gown hidden away in her mother's cedar chest many questions come to head from Katie. Her mother and father are keeping a secret from her. Once s...more
This was a good book, and I'm glad I read it. I find Amish culture fascinating, so this book offered insight into a topic I've always wanted to read and learn about. Was this the best work of literature I've ever read? No. Frankly, I thought this book was pretty predictable. I saw the *surprise* ending coming from a mile away. However, I thought this was a nice, leisurely read, and I enjoyed the emphasis on the simple pleasures of the lives of the Plain people. At first, I was a little frustrate...more
Beverly Lewis is a long time novelist of Amish fiction. Since visiting Holmes County, Ohio, (The second largest Amish Community in the country, I think.) I have developed quite an affection for the Amish people. I have read everything that I can get my hands on regarding the subject, including this series.
Most of the novel has a Christian message, but the characters will still capture your heart even if you don't normal read this type of thing. The book begins in a small Amish Community near Lan...more
Most of the novel has a Christian message, but the characters will still capture your heart even if you don't normal read this type of thing. The book begins in a small Amish Community near Lan...more
I live in a very strict Amish community. I do not share one physical trait with the rest of my family now or in generations past. I seem to have a streak of creativity and music within me that the rest of my family does not. My mother had 2 miscarriages before I came along. For some reason she does not summon the community midwife. Hmmm. My one true love died while away from home and a body was never recovered. I refer to his "empty gravesite" often. Hmmm. How will I ever unravel the mysteries o...more
AS usual, Beverly Lewis paints very interesting looking into Amish life. I as a "Englisher" as Lewis calls non-Amish people of the world, I have no idea how factual Lewis is in her tellings, but I will admit I have a growing respect for the Amish from reading Lewis' books (I previously read her Abram's Daughter series, highly recommended by the way). In some ways reading these books, makes me want to be Amish, I admire their faith, their conviction in their faith and I truly admire their work et...more
To be fair, this is one of Beverly Lewis's earliest works. She had undoubtedly grown as an author since. That said, I found this read to be a bit frustrating.
The characters were inconsistent and flat and the plot was extremely predictable. It isn't easy to relate to any of the characters-- especially Katie. The notion that she isn't a good Amishwoman because she wasn't born Amish (despite the fact that she was raised Plain from birth) doesn't make sense to me; her character and plight would be...more
The characters were inconsistent and flat and the plot was extremely predictable. It isn't easy to relate to any of the characters-- especially Katie. The notion that she isn't a good Amishwoman because she wasn't born Amish (despite the fact that she was raised Plain from birth) doesn't make sense to me; her character and plight would be...more
‘The Shunning’ is book one in The Heritage of Lancaster County
trilogy by Beverly Lewis and is inspired by the true story of the
Author's grandmother who left her plain community.
Katie Lapp is a 22 year old Amish girl who has lost her first love,
Daniel, in a tragic boating accident. Katie doesn't fit in; she's
unhappy with her plain life and feels drawn to a "fancy" way of life.
However, she's already made her vows to the faith and is set to marry
the local widowed bishop and become a mama to his chi...more
trilogy by Beverly Lewis and is inspired by the true story of the
Author's grandmother who left her plain community.
Katie Lapp is a 22 year old Amish girl who has lost her first love,
Daniel, in a tragic boating accident. Katie doesn't fit in; she's
unhappy with her plain life and feels drawn to a "fancy" way of life.
However, she's already made her vows to the faith and is set to marry
the local widowed bishop and become a mama to his chi...more
I am intrigued by the Amish and was excited to read this book, even though in general I do not exactly care for the simple and somewhat predictable style of "Christian Fiction." I had hoped this author would be different, but truthfully, this first book in a series of three was highly predicable, often slow, and the style was just a bit off in my opinion. She frequently changes points of view between the characters, which means we get the perspective of one character for a page or two, and then...more
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I am an history buff, so always interested in special communities, and the Amish. So as an anthropological trip in Amish county, the book was fulfilling. The whole confession-shunning process is followed in this very severe Amish community.
But as a novel, about authority and belonging, the characters were too predictable. Of course, Katie finds out she was adopted, and the rest of the situation (her birth mother very high social status, for instance) is just too "wishful thinking" for me.
What I...more
But as a novel, about authority and belonging, the characters were too predictable. Of course, Katie finds out she was adopted, and the rest of the situation (her birth mother very high social status, for instance) is just too "wishful thinking" for me.
What I...more
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I've always been secretly fascinated with the lives of the Amish, probably stemming from my childhood when I came across a young adult book about a girl from that culture, and I found their lifestyle foreign and intriguing. So when I was browsing the free book selections on Amazon's Kindle website, The Shunning was being offered to Kindle readers at no cost, and I immediately downloaded it.
When I finished this book, I understood why the publishers were offering readers such a great deal. This is...more
When I finished this book, I understood why the publishers were offering readers such a great deal. This is...more
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The title is The Shunning, which doesn't happen until toward the end. The entire book is a build up to it, and nothing ever really gets resolved when it does happen. The author leaves it open-ended. The shunned woman leaves to go search for her birth mother, but the epilogue doesn't touch on whether or not she ever finds her before it's too late. And there are a couple of weird ironies in the story that only leave a bad taste in my mouth -- one of which I suspected would happen but thought would...more
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Beverly Lewis came highly recommended as an author, and I've enjoyed the stories I've read about the Amish....Plain Truth for one....I decided to pick this book up. (I made sure to start with the 1st in the series...I hate when I read a book and find out I started in the middle of a story!) So far, the verdict is out. The story is interesting enough, though a bit predictable. Without giving away too much...Katie is about to marry the local Bishop. She is an older (by Amish sta...more
Beverly Lewis came highly recommended as an author, and I've enjoyed the stories I've read about the Amish....Plain Truth for one....I decided to pick this book up. (I made sure to start with the 1st in the series...I hate when I read a book and find out I started in the middle of a story!) So far, the verdict is out. The story is interesting enough, though a bit predictable. Without giving away too much...Katie is about to marry the local Bishop. She is an older (by Amish sta...more
This isn't the kind of book I normally read, but I thought I'd give it a try, as I was curious about Amish culture.
The story is about Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman who sometimes struggles will the strict lifestyle of her community. She enjoys playing the guitar given to her by her dead beau, and creating songs. These are both forbidden, as the Amish require simple a cappella singing (without parts) only their traditional hymns.
One day she finds a satin baby dress in the attic embroidered with...more
The story is about Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman who sometimes struggles will the strict lifestyle of her community. She enjoys playing the guitar given to her by her dead beau, and creating songs. These are both forbidden, as the Amish require simple a cappella singing (without parts) only their traditional hymns.
One day she finds a satin baby dress in the attic embroidered with...more
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Being Amish, you're not allowed to think for yourself when it comes to the things of God. It is what the leaders say it is and if you question it, you could face the ultimate Amish cruelty -- the ban or shunning -- where no one dares to talk to you lest they risk the ban for themselves. Singing songs other than the ones allowed at church, is forbidden. If you are caught, you must make a private confession. If not, then a public one. If you refuse to, you'll be shunned by the entire Amish communi...more
This is book 1 of The Heritage of Lancaster County trilogy.
Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman, is getting ready to marry a widowed bishop, when she makes a discovery in her family's attic. She finds a satin baby dress (not something an Amish infant would wear) in an old trunk, and that discovery sets into motion a chain of events that will forever change the lives of Katie and her family, and lead Katie to question who she really is.
I really enjoyed this book, the story moved along quickly, and was...more
Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman, is getting ready to marry a widowed bishop, when she makes a discovery in her family's attic. She finds a satin baby dress (not something an Amish infant would wear) in an old trunk, and that discovery sets into motion a chain of events that will forever change the lives of Katie and her family, and lead Katie to question who she really is.
I really enjoyed this book, the story moved along quickly, and was...more
I'm a sucker for all things Amish. I don't necessarily regret reading this book, but it certainly wasn't what I expected. I marked it as just "okay" because the story itself is dull, the characters don't shine and are somewhat one-dimensional and contradictory, but the insights into Amish culture are interesting, if one is so fascinated by this group as I am.
Katie Lapp is a 22 year old Amish (Plain) girl who lives with her parents and two older brothers (one older brother is married and lives aw...more
Katie Lapp is a 22 year old Amish (Plain) girl who lives with her parents and two older brothers (one older brother is married and lives aw...more
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A couple of weeks ago, I saw a suggestion in my Netflix account for a chick flick with Danielle Panabaker. I love her as an actress! So I watched the movie and enjoyed it. Except for the end. I hated the end!!! I knew the movie was based on a book, but didn't even think that Beverly Lewis doesn't write very many stand-alones. While searching for an eAudiobook to download, I found out that the book-inspiring-a-movie was the first in a trilogy! And I had to read the book to find out if it ends whe...more
What is up with my obsession with the Amish? Would I really be happy living amongst the Plain? I would die without my iPhone and car... yet anything that mentions the Amish lifestyle finds itself on my bookshelf. This book looked lame on the Internet when it was recommended to me....but (sigh) there was an Amish woman on the cover....and in case, I HAD to read it.
If you can get past the Christian (light) preaching....and get over that a story that should have been less than 100 pages....took ov...more
If you can get past the Christian (light) preaching....and get over that a story that should have been less than 100 pages....took ov...more
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This was a story about a young woman about to get married. Her name was Katie Lapp and she struggled her whole life with being Amish and not being able to conform to their ways. For one thing, she loved music and bides singing hymns, they weren't allowed to sing anything else. And she had a guitar, which her "dat" told her to get rid of. But she couldn't part with it becuase her beloved deceased beau, Daniel had given it to her. She longed to wear "fancy clothes", and braid her hair, and numerou...more
This is the first book in The Heritage of Lancaster County series. If you're at all interested in the Amish people and their lifestyle, Beverly Lewis is a fine author who has written many books about this group. The stories are quite compelling.
"The shunning" is followed by "The confession" and
"The reckoning". I read and enjoyed all three.
"The shunning" is followed by "The confession" and
"The reckoning". I read and enjoyed all three.
This is the story of Katie, an Amish girl who is struggling to fit into her world. She finds herself drawn to the English world- including music and beautiful dresses. She is about to marry the widower Bishop John. But, she discovers a beautiful satin baby dress in the attic. As she tries to uncover the mystery of this Fancy dress, she uncovers a secret that completely rocks her world and community.
I really enjoyed this book. This was a fascinating look into Amish culture and beliefs. I was fasc...more
I really enjoyed this book. This was a fascinating look into Amish culture and beliefs. I was fasc...more
While traveling through Pennsylvania last week I picked up a magazine featuring an interview with Beverly Lewis. It piqued my interest so I checked out her first novel. What made the story interesting to me is the glimpse of Old Order Amish life it provides. The story of the shunning of Katie Lapp is based on the experience of Ms. Lewis's grandmother, who left the Old Order Amish to marry and was shunned. The story really does portray the loneliness and sadness of the shunning. I'm not sure I co...more
I've been intrigued by the Amish romances for awhile now, so I thought I'd give one a shot. Anytime I'm in Amish country these books are on the shelves, and this one is one of the first in a growing genre. Obviously I read it pretty quickly, and the plot was interesting. The writing left something to be desired, especially Lewis' way of writing Amish dialogue - to me, it came off sounding Southern rather than German-influenced. I did like the characters and want to know what happened to them, so...more
This series has to be one of my favorites by Beverly Lewis. I think it's the first series from her that I read. This story deals with a young Amish woman finding out she was adopted, and trying to decide between her Amish family and Englischer family, or between her average life and fairy tale life. I like books by Beverly Lewis because they are a pleasant read. Lewis often writes books set in Amish country. I used to live close to several Amish settlements, so I had a little window into Amish l...more
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The story line was interesting enough, but there was so much inconsistency it was difficult to get connected.
For example, the main character (Katie)'s mother is sorrowful to only have four children next to the usual Amish family of 8-12. But in the entire story, the next biggest family where the children are introduced is four. Every other family is spoken of in terms of two or one child.
Another inconsistency is Katie's relationship with her best friend, Mary. They are said to have an irreplacea...more
For example, the main character (Katie)'s mother is sorrowful to only have four children next to the usual Amish family of 8-12. But in the entire story, the next biggest family where the children are introduced is four. Every other family is spoken of in terms of two or one child.
Another inconsistency is Katie's relationship with her best friend, Mary. They are said to have an irreplacea...more
I have to admit that I was drawn to this book because I saw the movie first. When I found out it was based off a book I knew I had to read it. I found the first third of the book a little slow, and I almost put it down (especially since I pretty much knew the overall ending). I am really glad I stuck with it though because it quickly picks up, and I became hooked!
This is the story (book one of three) of Katie Lapp and how she deals with the discovery that she, although raised Amish, is actually...more
This is the story (book one of three) of Katie Lapp and how she deals with the discovery that she, although raised Amish, is actually...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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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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