The Choice (Lancaster County Secrets, #1)

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The Choice (Lancaster County Secrets #1)

by Suzanne Woods Fisher (Goodreads Author)

4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 · rating details · 2,189 ratings · 211 reviews

With a vibrant, fresh style Suzanne Woods Fisher brings readers into the world of a young Amish woman torn between following the man she loves--or joining the community of faith that sustains her, even as she questions some of the decisions of her elders. Her choice begins a torrent of change for her and her family, including a marriage of convenience to silent Daniel Mill...more

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Published January 1st 2010 by Revell

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Jan 25, 2010 Erin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is the first book I've read from author Suzanne Woods Fisher and it certainly won't be my last. I enjoy how Suzanne writes, as her writing style was easy to read and the captivating story kept it hard to put down. I read The Choice in a day in a half and am so sad that the story is over. I'm really look forward to more books in the Lancaster County Secrets Series!

The Choice is a tale full of moral values, family, faith, and tragedy. I was quite intrigued learning about the Amish ways as I'v...more

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Jan 07, 2013 Christine rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Carrie is planning to run away with her Amish boyfriend when her father suddenly dies. Unwilling to leave her younger brother with her dour step-mother, Carrie decides to stay in Lancaster. Her boyfriend leaves the community to pursue his dream of playing professional baseball while Carrie marries another man out of spite.

'The Choice' was a free kindle download. My husband said "You are reading an Amish romance-really? Sounds terrible." That pretty much sums up my mindset going into it. I was pl...more

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Dec 23, 2012 Susan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I know, I know - another Amish book? I thought the same thing. Just how many haystack dinners, Sunday Singings, Shoo Fly pies and general gemutlichkeit can one person take, huh?

But, The Choice is different than many other Amish fiction books I've read. Here you'll find the typical gentle, slow-moving Amish life on steroids. There are deaths, multiple trips to the hospital, accidents, marriages, widowings (is that a word?) ... suffice it to say that you will not be bored with The Choice.

The book...more I know, I know - another Amish book? I thought the same thing. Just how many haystack dinners, Sunday Singings, Shoo Fly pies and general gemutlichkeit can one person take, huh?

But, The Choice is different than many other Amish fiction books I've read. Here you'll find the typical gentle, slow-moving Amish life on steroids. There are deaths, multiple trips to the hospital, accidents, marriages, widowings (is that a word?) ... suffice it to say that you will not be bored with The Choice.

The book centers around sweet Amish Carrie (pictured on the cover) and the choices she has to make. She has several choices, from whom to marry to whether she should sell her farmland.

It's a book with so much adventure that you'll want to keep reading once you've picked it up. The characters, although many, are well-developed and believable (the one exception in my mind was the book's "villain" who I felt to be pretty caricatured), and by the end of the book you'll feel you really know them.

Suzanne Woods Fisher, the author, comes by her Amish interest honestly. Her grandfather was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Pennsylvania. She has also written the non-fiction Amish Peace.

Suzanne seems like a wonderful person in real life - I emailed her a few questions about the book, and she actually took the time to reply.

I asked, This was a complicated plot - lots of tragedies, characters, etc. What was your method in writing? Did you have the entire book outlined before you began writing, or did you just begin with a basic idea and see what the characters would "do" as you began to write?

Suzanne: I think of writing as painting an oil painting. First, you get the basics down, then you fill in with shadowing, color and light, etc. And I choose the metaphor of oil painting because you can make mistakes on oil! So I start with the basic outline in my mind of where the book is headed, and then fill in. It's surprising how some characters jump to the forefront, almost as if they take on a life of their own. Attitude, too!

Was it difficult to come up with the idea for this book? What things typically inspire you with ideas for your writing?

Suzanne: A few years ago, my niece gave me a book called "So You Want to Write" by Brenda Ueland (written in 1938!). There was a phrase, "Everyone is talented, interesting, and has something important to say." I loved that remark! I realized that I was the only one holding myself in a box...thinking I could only write non-fiction. So I quietly started a novel...didn't even tell my husband or kids! Four months later, I had the first draft done of "Copper Star." That book was published by a small press, won three literary awards, and it opened the door to a literary agent and contracts with Revell. So I encourage other writers to not limit themselves...not in any way. The ideas will come! God blesses our imaginations in amazing ways...but we have to ask, first! We have to start...and trust in the outcome.(less)

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Jan 20, 2012 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. So Amish/mennonite fiction is called "Bonnet" Fiction - I love it! Bonnet fiction is very good for wholesome stories featuring family and friends and choosing which path in life to take. I read Bonnet fiction when I'm too depressed for more thought provoking, contemporary novels (which I usually read).

This was a little harder than some of the other Amish novels I've read. The plot was certainly unpredictable - there were deaths and fires galore, and the writing was a bit more edgy. Chapters were...more

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Sep 20, 2011 LaughingPenguin Heather rated it 3 of 5 stars

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The Choice is a book about love, loss, and finding your way through troubled times. Carrie Weaver is a devout Amish woman who's in love with a man her father does not approve of. Solomon Riehl is in love with Carrie, but also with baseball - a sport not approved by the Amish. When Carrie's father dies and Solomon leaves the Amish settlement for a career in baseball, Carrie accepts a marriage proposal from Daniel Miller for convenience sake. This marriage, however, is wrought with problems. Can C...more The Choice is a book about love, loss, and finding your way through troubled times. Carrie Weaver is a devout Amish woman who's in love with a man her father does not approve of. Solomon Riehl is in love with Carrie, but also with baseball - a sport not approved by the Amish. When Carrie's father dies and Solomon leaves the Amish settlement for a career in baseball, Carrie accepts a marriage proposal from Daniel Miller for convenience sake. This marriage, however, is wrought with problems. Can Carrie manage all that she has been saddled with, or will the problems drive her away from her faith?

What I liked:

I love bonnet fiction, so this was a no-brainer when I saw it for free on Amazon.com. I enjoyed the character development of Carrie (I could see and feel things from her point of view). I also have to give credit to the author for being able to manage so many micro-points to the plot and not get anything confused.

What could be improved:

The story started out on a very confusing note. Two sisters are at the Farmers Market, but one keeps talking to the other about "your father." Maybe it's just me, but I was almost confused enough to stop reading. Only later in the book does the reader learn that the two sisters are step-sisters, one who lost her mother, and another who lost her father. A simple explanation in the beginning of the book could have kept the confusion at bay.

The sheer number of characters in the book also detracted from the book, as many characters weren't as developed as I would have liked. Several of the characters stories that were included, but minimized, could have been made into books of their own. I would love to read more about Emma, Steelhead, and even Carrie's step-mom.

My assessment:

For a free book for Kindle, it was worth the read, however I'm not in a hurry to buy the second (or third) books in the series. For an book from a major publishing house, I expect better - better grammar, better explanations (did none of the editors get confused by the first chapter?), and, for the e-book, better formatting. If you can get this book for free and like bonnet fiction, go for it. If not, you may be disappointed.(less)

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Aug 28, 2011 Rachel Thompson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Carrie Weaver has long been in love with Solomon Riehl, who has big plans to take them away from the Amish community so that he can follow his dreams to become a professional baseball player. When Carrie's father dies unexpectedly, Carrie realizes she doesn't want her little brother Andy to be raised by her harsh stepmother, but Sol isn't ready for a family. Sol makes his choice and leaves anyway, so when Daniel asks to marry her, Carrie agrees, thinking that at least she can provide a stable li...more Carrie Weaver has long been in love with Solomon Riehl, who has big plans to take them away from the Amish community so that he can follow his dreams to become a professional baseball player. When Carrie's father dies unexpectedly, Carrie realizes she doesn't want her little brother Andy to be raised by her harsh stepmother, but Sol isn't ready for a family. Sol makes his choice and leaves anyway, so when Daniel asks to marry her, Carrie agrees, thinking that at least she can provide a stable life for Andy.

This book was really enjoyable, though I was greatly upset by Daniel's death, since both characters were starting to move on from past loves and they still had other things to work through. That's not how real life works though, and this book was pretty believable in that respect at least. The only thing I took issue with was the other's use of hemophilia. Both Carrie's father and her brother have it, although that wasn't immediately apparent. At first, the author made it sound like Andy had it because his father did, though that's not usually how it's passed down. Only later is it revealed that Andy's mother was a carrier, which leads me to wonder how both parents possessed the gene when it's such a rare disease. Plus, Andy is a typical little boy, who doesn't take a great deal of care with the things he does. The author sent him to the ER every time he got a cut in order to get an infusion of Factor IX, but just falling and bumping a joint can be cause for concern, especially since it sounded like Andy had Hemophilia B, which is more dangerous. Also, he only got infusions when he was injured, but regular infusions can help prevent more serious bleeds, which can be important for little boys who like to be active. This aspect of the book just seemed to be thrown in there, not really showing the more serious side of the disease.

Otherwise, I loved the characters. It was sad, and a bit shocking when Daniel died, but I was very happy to see Abel, Daniel's cousin, take his place. Both men were completely likable, and I was happy Carrie didn't go back to Sol, who I just saw as completely selfish.

This was a good book detailing the Amish way of life and their faith.(less)

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Feb 18, 2011 Edna Tollison rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Carrie Weaver, a young Amish woman living with her father, stepmother and sister Emma and little brother Andy. Carrie was in love with Sol a young Amish man but he would not settle down and he decided to take up baseball as a career instead of being baptised into the Amish church. So he left Carrie broken hearted and still in love with him.

Carrie had to carry on with her life but when another young man comes alone will she marry him just to get out of her step-mother's house? Her dad had fallen...more

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Jun 02, 2010 Kaylea rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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One of the things I liked about Fisher's novel is that the characters seem believable - sometimes more so than other Amish novels on the market today.

Fisher said she is very deliberate about making her characters "realistic" for readers.

"Some of it comes from giving characters flaws, so that they become believable," Fisher explained. "Readers can identify with a character when he/she isn’t perfect."

One of those realistic characters is Steelhead, who unexpectedly appears in the novel and shows h...more

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May 10, 2010 Cafelilybookreviews rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Carrie Weaver is in love with Solomon Riehl, and shares a life changing secret with him. In a community where movies, cars, electricity and bicycles are banned, Sol’s baseball pitching contract weighs heavily on their minds. Carrie’s family isn’t fond of Sol, so their relationship must also be kept a secret.

When Carrie’s father dies, Sol asks Carrie to run away with him and be married. As much as Carrie loves Sol, she’s terrified of leaving her 9 year old brother Andy, with their overbearing st...more

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Feb 15, 2010 April W. rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

One moment Carrie Weaver was looking forward to running away with Lancaster Barnstormers pitcher Solomon Riehl—plans that included leaving the Amish community where they grew up. The next moment she was staring into a future as broken as her heart. Now, Carrie is faced with a choice. But will this opportunity be all she hoped? Or will this decision, this moment in time, change her life forever?
(back cover copy, “The Choice”)
For Carrie Weaver, it’s all about choices, tough ones. Deciding whether...more One moment Carrie Weaver was looking forward to running away with Lancaster Barnstormers pitcher Solomon Riehl—plans that included leaving the Amish community where they grew up. The next moment she was staring into a future as broken as her heart. Now, Carrie is faced with a choice. But will this opportunity be all she hoped? Or will this decision, this moment in time, change her life forever?
(back cover copy, “The Choice”)
For Carrie Weaver, it’s all about choices, tough ones. Deciding whether to follow the man she loves or follow the Amish faith is just the beginning. With a hemophiliac father and brother, life for Carrie is spent wondering when the next accident will return them to the emergency room. Will the next wound be the one that won’t stop bleeding? The one to take a precious life?
And what would happen if one of them was to die? How would it change life for her? What choices would she be forced to make then?
Solomon Riehl must also make a choice—pursue a dream career or the woman he loves. The complications? To choose the first, he’d have to renounce the Amish faith. For the second, his selfish nature.
And then there’s Mattie. Sweet Mattie who trusts God so implicitly she’s certain one day she’ll marry the only man she’s ever loved. When everyone else loses hope in him, Mattie’s still there, seeing beyond the flaws straight to his potential…if only he’d see it himself. But there’s another hurdle to jump. Her best friend, Carrie, loves him too.

True to form, author Suzanne W. Fisher has created an outstanding story. It took me several chapters to appreciate it, but once I did, I couldn’t put the book down.
The overriding theme in the novel is choices--little and big. What to do with the orchards this fall, how to meet the tax payment following tragedy. Love, marriage, and faith.
But there’s more.
The choice we all must make at different times in our lives is so subtly woven through the story, the reader isn’t aware of it until all the pieces fall into place. Each character in “The Choice” is struck by tragedy in some form. Each takes a different path in their attempt to cope. Some succeed in putting their lives back together. Others don’t. What’s the deciding factor between their victories and failures?
For those who’ve devotedly followed Ms. Fisher’s flourishing writing career, this latest work will confirm your loyalty. For everyone else, what are you waiting for?!
No matter your taste in fiction, this is a tale you shouldn’t miss.
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Jan 02, 2010 Cindy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Book One Lancaster County Secrets

Suzanne Woods Fisher

2010

Revell

Fiction/Christian/Amish

Reviewed by Cindy Loven

Carrie Weaver was in love, with Sol and they had plans. Big plans. They were going to run away, however before that could happen, Carrie's dad, who had hemophelia was kicked in the head by a horse and died. Carrie knew that now her life would mean always taking care of her younger brother, who also had hemophelia. Would Sol, be willing to take on a new wife and her little brother?

Daniel M...more

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Mar 01, 2011 Stefani rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm going to be honest with you - I read this because it was a free Kindle book. In the end, I loved it!

To give you a little background: I was raised in a mixed religion household (my father is Jewish, my mother is Catholic) and I do not consider myself a religious person. I expected this book to be too religious for me, but I was really surprised.

Carrie is an Amish girl, part of the "Plain Folks" society of Lancaster PA. I expected a sort of "Boy-Meets-Girl" storyline but WHEW, there are twists...more

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Feb 13, 2012 Jocelyn Green rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: christian-fiction

Here's what I liked about the book:
■I learned some fascinating things about the Amish culture I wouldn’t have known otherwise
■While the book shared some positives and negatives about the Amish lifestyle, it didn’t seem like propaganda to convince the reader that the Amish are either all good or all bad.
■I couldn’t tell which way the story was going to go- and it was refreshing to not be able to predict the ending!
■There were several plot lines twisted together, not so much to complicate the...more

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Feb 01, 2010 Debbie Lester rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

My Synopsis:

The Choice (Lancaster Country Secrets Series - Book 1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher

In The Choice, the first book in the Suzanne Woods Fisher's new Lancaster County Secrets series, Carrie Weaver is forced to decide between her life in the Amish community where she grew up and the unknown world outside.

When her father dies suddenly, Carrie enters into a marriage of convenience to provide a home for herself and her brother, Andy. But, her broken heart keeps her from becoming totally committe...more My Synopsis:

The Choice (Lancaster Country Secrets Series - Book 1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher

In The Choice, the first book in the Suzanne Woods Fisher's new Lancaster County Secrets series, Carrie Weaver is forced to decide between her life in the Amish community where she grew up and the unknown world outside.

When her father dies suddenly, Carrie enters into a marriage of convenience to provide a home for herself and her brother, Andy. But, her broken heart keeps her from becoming totally committed to her new husband. Will Carrie choose the simple Amish life or the man she loves?

This tender love story, is about simplicity, forgiveness, and faith. Carrie's choice will change her life forever, as she learns to follow her heart, all the way back to God.

My Thoughts:

Suzanne Woods Fisher, draws the reader into this story with very real and believable characters. Carrie Weaver is a young girl with a difficult choice. She is a strong character that is able to make the tough choices when tragedy enters her life. But, she still feels that sense of loss and pain even though she knows she has made the right decisions.

Daniel Miller's character is one of a tortured soul, stuck in the past and unable to move forward. I believe many people can identify with him. He is a quiet, loving man who can't seem to let go of something he cannot change.

Abel Miller's character is a breath of fresh air. You can feel the joy in him, the assurance that God is in control of his life, even though he chose to go to prison for a crime he didn't commit. Fisher is a master at conveying emotion and letting the reader get a sense of who these people are and what they are facing.

This book seemed very authentic. It was easy to see that the writer did a lot of research about the Amish community and their beliefs. From the use of language to the rituals like the barn raising and the sense of unity in the community, Fisher excels at bringing the Amish to life.

I truly enjoyed this book. Suzanne Woods Fisher did a wonderful job of meshing the Amish beliefs with what I consider my own faith to be. The themes of forgiveness and being able to move on even when you think you can't were very true to life. This book is certainly a great first book in the series and I look forward to learning more about the characters in future novels.(less)

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Jan 17, 2010 Molly rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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WOW. How can I say what I feel about this book? It was AMAZING!!! I literally DID NOT want to put this book down for ANYTHING. Sadly, I had to. But, while I was reading it, it was a true page turner from page one.

The Choice is the first book to a new series, and it has a been a GREAT start!! I read ALOT of Amish novels and this is, by far, one of the BEST ones I have read so far! Suzanne makes you feel apart of the characters' lives from beginning to end. I easily fell in love with all the char...more

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Feb 16, 2012 Kame rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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As I read this book I kept on thinking that the title was so appropriate. So many times I read a book and the title doesn't make sense until the last chapter - but throughout this whole book you are very aware of Choices...

At the beginning of the book Carrie is a young Amish girl deciding if she will follow the man she loves who is moving away from his Amish roots to pursue a baseball career and becoming baptized in the faith herself. It is a Choice she must make.

Circumstances happen and Carrie...more

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Dec 03, 2010 Abbie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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My first response to this book after I finished was WOW! This book had more twists and turns then I ever expected! The book starts out with Carrie in love with Solomon. He is Amish but loves baseball and has been playing behind the back of his community. He gets drafted to play as a pitcher and wants Carrie to come with him. She wants to but days before they are set to leave a tragic even changes everything and she remains behind heartbroken. She ends up marring Daniel to get her and her brother...more

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Jan 18, 2013 Angie ~aka Reading Machine~ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is a change of pace from what I normally read. This being said I did really enjoy the book's diversity and overall feeling of hope and peace. This book represents the very simple things in life that most of us have forgotten in the hussle and bussle of life with all of it's modern conveniences. I think for me reading this book was about or getting to see things for how simple they really are instead of missing out on what is truly beautiful knowing God's love for us. This book simply s...more

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Oct 18, 2012 Sam rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I feel biased. I admit I rate lighter on Amish fiction.

I LOVED how Fisher put in the cons of Amish life as well. All the Amish fiction I've read has a little bit of a "holier than thou", detached depiction of their lives. As if the Plain way is the only way that is right. I loved how Fisher brought in both. The peace of Amish life, but also the conflict.

What I didn't like was, I suppose, the redundance of Amish fiction. I can ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS predict what is going to happen. They all run on...more

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Feb 25, 2011 Virginia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Carrie is a young Amish woman who loves the Plain life. Love, however, has not been kind to her. Sol is an Amish young man who also happens to be a terrific baseball player, and isn't willing to give up his passion for a Plain lifestyle, even though he loves Carrie. Then another man enters the picture. And then another. And then there's another Amish girl. And another. We're drawn into their lives and their faith by a skillful pen in The Choice.

I haven't read too much "bonnet fiction," but this...more

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Nov 17, 2010 Jennifer Taylor rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the first Amish book I have finished reading from the beginning to the end. I tried an Amish novel a few years ago, but couldn't get passed chapter one. Therefore, my finishing it should say a lot about this novel. It grabbed my attention--the way it was written, the intriguing story plot, and the engaging characters. One of the things that surprised me about this book was the fact that it contained an element of suspense to a murder mystery. There was one plot twist I didn't see coming...more This is the first Amish book I have finished reading from the beginning to the end. I tried an Amish novel a few years ago, but couldn't get passed chapter one. Therefore, my finishing it should say a lot about this novel. It grabbed my attention--the way it was written, the intriguing story plot, and the engaging characters. One of the things that surprised me about this book was the fact that it contained an element of suspense to a murder mystery. There was one plot twist I didn't see coming and I love it when a novel does that.

The heroine is Carrie Weaver, a grieving woman with a broken heart who is determined to care for her hemophiliac brother even if it means agreeing to an arranged marriage. The hero is released from prison, not a typical Amish hero either. There are a few criticisms on the number of deaths that took place in the first half of the book and Emma's decision at the end of the book, Carrie's step-sister. I think it is these unique circumstances that appealed to me as a reader. It's what kept me from laying this book down as I have other Amish fiction.

Deaths happen in real life, sometimes too many at once. Been there, experienced that. It changes you. It forces decisions--sometimes decisions we don't want to make. Carrie reacted no differently than she should have. I applaud her character. Also, I disagree with the reviewer who said Emma's decision wasn't realistic. Who are we to determine what is realistic in a person's life, especially a character of fiction? People we would never expect to marry certain individuals--do marry those we least expect. How many times have young couples chosen to go against their parents and their whole family to be with the one they love? It happens all the time. My parents did it. My mother didn't see her family for six years because of it--and it was completely out of my mother's character as she was always the responsible, level-headed one. Someone who believes Emma's decision is unrealistic--isn't being realistic.

The romance progresses at a steady pace. It's realistic and appropriate. I was invested in the characters and wanted to see them win. You see the characters struggle with their idea of faith--traditionalism versus a freedom available in Christ. The hero became a born again Christian while in prison, but he grew up Amish. He brings fresh ideas about faith to Carrie's life. If you enjoy Amish fiction with an element of suspense, I would encourage you to read The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher. It's a great book!

One thing I would like to say is this--even though I'm a fellow author, I do not know Suzanne Woods Fisher. We have never met nor conversed by email or on writing loops--that I can recall. I downloaded this novel on my Kindle and decided I wanted to give Amish fiction another try.

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Feb 17, 2010 Sandy Mckenzie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have been always been fascinated with the Amish and their lifestyle. I can't even begin to say enough good things about this book. This is the first of Suzanne Woods Fisher's books that I've ever read and I can definitely say that it won't be the last. The emotions that the characters felt were well portrayed and any reader, whether they've gone through similar circumstances or not, can relate to what each character must be feeling at any given time. I could not put it down!

The book starts off...more

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Feb 10, 2011 Shari Larsen rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This novel is set in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, among the Amish. Carrie Weaver is a young Amish woman who marries another Amish man for convenience, though her heart is committed to another. As she lives with the consequences of her choices, she also cares for her younger hemophiliac brother who lives with them.

I enjoyed this book, and liked most of the characters, except the "Englisher" that was a manager of an inn that was trying to buy up Amish property for a resort; her character was wr...more

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Nov 15, 2010 Lynn Dove rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jul 30, 2012 Gail Starr rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I really enjoy reading books about the Amish culture. This is the first one I've read written by Suzanne Woods Fisher. She's a very good writer and included some twists & turns in the story that kept the reader guessing. Carrie is the main character, but as with most Amish stories there's many characters in the book. Carrie's dad has an accident and dies so Carrie is left to live with her step-mother and step siblings. Her step-mother is a stern unpleasant person so Carrie marries Daniel mai...more

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Aug 19, 2011 Megan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Choice centers around Carrie Weaver, a young Amish girl who has yet to join the church. A series of events occur that change Carrie's life and lead her to make some major choices. Through the choices and changes in her life, she grows in her faith and relationship with the Lord. This book includes a sweet romance, but more than that, it is a beautiful depiction of a young woman's walk with the Lord in the midst of life's trials. The plain lifestyle portrayed is an interesting backdrop; howev...more

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Jan 30, 2010 Suzi rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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this book surprised me. to be perfectly honest, the only other book about the amish i had read was less than exciting, but The Choice was a totally different experience. factoring the time necessary to sleep and go to work, i read this book basically in one day.

carrie weaver had her life all figured out. in just a few days she was leaving the amish community where she grew up with the love of her life, and the two of them were going to begin an exciting new life together. but then, the unthinkab...more

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Jan 16, 2010 Renee rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Up until recently I have been wary of picking up Amish fiction simply because they seem to be so repetitive in themes and storyline. Over the past 2 years or so there has been an influx of new authors in the "bonnet" fiction genre that are really bringing a freshness to books focused around the Amish way of life. I am excited to say that Suzanne Woods Fisher is one of those great new authors.

Her first foray into Amish fiction, The Choice, deals with a young woman facing the difficulty of choosi...more

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Nov 20, 2010 Lola4 rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Although I tend to love bonnet fiction, I am often distressed to find them formulaic, or just stopping when the author feels she has written enough pages so that the reader must continue through three-four-five books before the loose ends tie up. I loved this wonderful novel that broke the mold--the characters were sympathetic and well-developed, the story was original, and the novel came to a for-real, stand-alone ending (on just that basis alone it deserves extra stars.) Also, God didn't just...more

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Jan 16, 2010 Valerie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher is a warm and tender story about a young Amish girl struggling with the Plain way. Tragedy strikes her innocent life transforming her innocence into a knowing beyond her years. Marrying as an excape, we watch her mature and become a woman faced with difficult decisions and much responsibility.

The writer throws in a few curve balls that I didn't see coming. It was refreshing not to be able to predict everything.

The Choice is warm, tender and charming. I highly...more

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In no particular order, Suzanne Woods Fisher is a wife, mother, writer, lifelong student of the Bible, raiser of puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind, a gardener and a cook...the latter two with sporadic results.

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