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An Amish gift: a novel
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Published:
New York : Ballantine Books, [2012].
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
237 pages ; 20 cm.
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Description
From the author of An Amish Christmas and A Plain & Fancy Christmas comes a heartwarming novel of marriage and family, new beginnings and poignant homecomings—just in time for the holidays.

After her husband, Shep, loses his latest job, Jennie Davis is grateful to be in a car en route to beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Shep has inherited a house from a distant cousin, along with the cousin’s long-established bicycle shop. The move gives Jennie, Shep, and their two children a welcome chance for a fresh start.

While Shep dives into his new venture at the bike shop, Jennie carefully restores their broken-down house. She loves being a stay-at-home mom but yearns to find some fulfillment outside of her family—particularly as they struggle financially. On morning walks, she forges a friendship with her Amish neighbor, Mattie Fisher, who opens up about her modest way of life. Mattie’s unswerving good character in the face of adversity encourages Jennie to seek practical solutions to her own difficulties. A passing remark by Jennie’s son transforms desperation about their finances into inspiration, leading her to embark upon a candy-making enterprise.

Soon, Jennie’s newfound purpose collides with Shep’s growing stress at work and long-simmering tensions between husband and wife rise to the surface. As the holiday season approaches, their family is challenged as never before—until an unexpected visitor arrives to give Jennie the greatest gift of all.

Praise for Cynthia Keller’s heartwarming Amish novels

An Amish Christmas

“This little book is a holiday charmer young and old will find appealing.”—Fredericksburg Free Lance–Star

“[A] sweet, poignant story.”—USA Today

A Plain & Fancy Christmas

“[This novel] does what a good holiday tale should; it invites readers to turn off the cellphone and television and wrap themselves up in a warm, compelling story.”—Lincoln Journal Star

“A wonderful read for the Christmas season.”—FaithfulNews
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Boulder Junction Adult Fiction
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Dec 28, 2019
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Apr 13, 2024
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FICTION Keller, Cynthia
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Feb 8, 2023
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English
ISBN:
9780345538130, 0345538137

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After her husband, Shep, loses his latest job, he inherits a house, along with a long-established bicycle shop. The move gives Jennie, Shep, and their children a chance for a fresh start. While Shep dives into his new venture at the bike shop, Jennie loves being a stay-at-home mom but yearns to find some fulfillment outside of her family-- particularly as they struggle financially. She embarks on a candy-making enterprise, but as the holiday season approaches long-simmering tensions between husband and wife rise to the surface.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Keller, C. (2012). An Amish gift: a novel. New York, Ballantine Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Keller, Cynthia. 2012. An Amish Gift: A Novel. New York, Ballantine Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Keller, Cynthia, An Amish Gift: A Novel. New York, Ballantine Books, 2012.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Keller, Cynthia. An Amish Gift: A Novel. New York, Ballantine Books, 2012.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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