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Looking for A Miracle (Brides of Lancaster County #2)
As a child, Rebekah Stoltzfus suffered a freak accident that left her legs paralyzed. Now, confined to a wheelchair, she feels she'll never measure up to the expectations of her Pennsylvania Amish community that a woman should marry and raise a family. She longs to be loved, yet she prays for a way to be self-supporting. Daniel Beachy wants to court Rebekah, but she believ...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
February 1st 2007
by Barbour Books
(first published January 20th 2001)
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Looking For A Miracle by Wanda E. Brunstetter is about Rebekah, an Amish youngwoman who had an accident as a girl and was confined to a wheelchair. It is a slow moving story about how Rebekah struggles with trusting God for her future and is somewhat bitter because of her handicap. I liked how she found a way to become more self-supporting and finally found romance and love. It gives some insight into the Amish community which I found to be interesting and includes a recipe for home-made root be...more
‘Looking For A Miracle’ by Wanda E. Brunstetter is the second novel in the series ‘Brides of Lancaster County.’ Although this book is not as interesting as the first book, ‘A Merry Heart,’ it still grabbed my attention.
Rebekah Stoltzfus is a handicapped Amish young adult, who has been confined to a wheelchair since a young child. When she was little, she excepted it for how it was, but as she grew older she began to feel self-conscious. Rebekah often felt as is she was a burden to her family a...more
Rebekah Stoltzfus is a handicapped Amish young adult, who has been confined to a wheelchair since a young child. When she was little, she excepted it for how it was, but as she grew older she began to feel self-conscious. Rebekah often felt as is she was a burden to her family a...more
I didn't think I would read this book but when I couldn't find anything that was "IN" at the library, I decided to pick it up. It was ok. I mean, it had a pretty good story and I LOVE the fact that it is clean. BUT the conversations were almost painful to read. WAY too formal for me. I've met Amish people before and none of them were *that* formal in their conversations with each other OR with me. I couldn't stand being in a relationship with someone and talking that way. ANYWAY, I won't be read...more
A young adult book -- very simple. But, I lived in Lancaster County (subtitle: Brides of Lancaster County) and enjoyed being around the Amish. So, I will read it, but probably not read any more of them. There are two series -- Brides of Lancaster County, and Daughters of Lancaster County. If a young person has no experience with the Amish, this is a good introduction. After I've finished it -- not worth the time unless you're a 14 year old girl.
2nd in the series. This one is about the girl from the first novel who lost the use of her legs. Now she is grown up and is concerned that she must be able to take care of herself and no one will love her because of her handicap. Liked the Amish courting story. But again the writer really could use a thesaurus because she uses the same phrasing over and over. Predictable, but sweet.
I listened to this unabridged audiobook on a recent trip. It's not a type of book I would normally read, but I was looking for something light and easy to follow while I was driving. It met those expectations. It was very predictable and maybe a little boring.
This one had different pacing than the other one I read by this author. This story took place in a much shorter period of time and the scenes followed each other fairly rapidly. Here again the woman was much better drawn than the guy. We never even knew how old he was. Just that he was young. You didn't get much feel for him. It was enjoyable though.
I have now started the 2nd book in the Brides of Lancaster Co and know I am going to enjoy the story of Rebekah...
great story I have read all the books in this series quickly as they were so good did not want to wait to see what would happen next.
great story I have read all the books in this series quickly as they were so good did not want to wait to see what would happen next.
This is the 2nd of these I've read, and it's unfortunate that I don't like them better because I really do love so many of the Amish series. It just seems like there's more whining and self-center-self-pity than I can deal with. Not really planning on trying any more of these.
Not my favorite of her books. Seemed to repeat itself a lot. The story would start to move forward and I'd get really into it and then it would repeat itself again and be slow reading
I just finished this book today. At first I didn't think I was going to like it but it turned out to be a very good book. I am glad that I finished it.I would recommened it to others.
Again, while predictable, I really enjoy Brunstetter's books. I liked seeing how the author dealt with her characters trial.
A little too idealistic. Things work out a little too perfectly. Enjoyed it though.
I enjoyed this book. I appreciated the reminder that we need to be in constant contact with God . . . always seeking His will for our lives . . . and we need to have His help so we do not miss His miracles for us.
That said, there were times in the book I just wanted to shake Rebekah and call her “dummkoppe” (loosely translated as a dunce, but used in a teasing reference). Daniel was no better at points. I guess having characters that make you want to shake some sense into them, yet while still w...more
That said, there were times in the book I just wanted to shake Rebekah and call her “dummkoppe” (loosely translated as a dunce, but used in a teasing reference). Daniel was no better at points. I guess having characters that make you want to shake some sense into them, yet while still w...more
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This book has a slow start. I'm finally getting into a story line.
Vocabulary is on a low level. Often repetitious accounts in the book.
I am enjoying this series. Not the best Amish series that I have ever read, but I enjoyed it. Wanda Brunstetter tends to put a bit more religion into her stories that I enjoy, even though it is about the Amish and I expect there to be some.
i liked it, but it could have been better. was a good story idea, but a little on the boring side at times. after a while i was just like, "get over it, anna! you're in a wheelchair! so what?"
As a young lady comes to grips with her disability, she learns to trust God and rely on Him to guide her.
I like the stories with both views. This was a one sided story but still very good
amazing!!!!! i was so surprised at the end!!! ;) loved it :D
Brides of Lancaster County series / book two
ok.. wasnt as good as some i read
Love these stories!!!
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A nationally recognized authority on the Amish community, Wanda E. Brunstetter has seen her book sales over the two million mark. Wanda enjoys an uncommon kinship with the Amish and continues to visit their communities throughout the country. Her books have won numerous awards and topped several bestselling charts."
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