{"id":1731,"date":"2009-08-05T13:05:32","date_gmt":"2009-08-05T18:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=1731"},"modified":"2009-08-05T13:09:53","modified_gmt":"2009-08-05T18:09:53","slug":"the-hope-of-refuge-by-cindy-woodsmall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=1731","title":{"rendered":"The Hope of Refuge by Cindy Woodsmall"},"content":{"rendered":"

MY REVIEW: <\/strong>Having read Woodsmall’s Sisters of the Quilt series, I eagerly accepted the offer to review The Hope of Refuge<\/a>, first installment of the new Ada’s House series. Once again Woodsmall has crafted a fine story in which the lifestyles of the Amish and Englischers meet. As secrets from the past and present are revealed, lives are changed and emotional healing takes place. It is a story of forgiveness, hope, and the reality of God’s love.<\/p>\n

The Hope of Refuge<\/a> presents a more compassionate side of the Amish practice of shunning than I have encountered in other books and I found myself a bit more understanding of the reasoning behind the practice. The question of whether to follow the personal leading of God as opposed to the rules and regulations of a religion is also handled well.<\/p>\n

The Hope of Refuge<\/a> is an enjoyable book with three dimensional characters with which the reader can identify. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy Amish fiction and also to those who haven’t tried it yet. I look forward to the next installment of this series.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Raised in foster care and now the widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore struggles against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When a trail of memories leads Cara and Lori out of New York City toward an Amish community, she follows every lead, eager for answers and a fresh start. She discovers that long-held secrets about her family history ripple beneath the surface of Dry Lake, Pennsylvania, and it\u2019s no place for an outsider. But one Amish man, Ephraim Mast, dares to fulfill the command he believes that he received from God\u2013\u201cBe me to her\u201d\u2013 despite how it threatens his way of life.<\/p>\n

Completely opposite of the hard, untrusting Cara, Ephraim\u2019s sister Deborah also finds her dreams crumbling when the man she has pledged to build a life with begins withdrawing from Deborah and his community, including his mother, Ada Stoltzfus. Can the run-down house that Ada envisions transforming unite them toward a common purpose\u2013or push Mahlon away forever? While Ephraim is trying to do what he believes is right, will he be shunned and lose everything\u2013including the guarded single mother who simply longs for a better life?<\/p>\n

You can purchase a copy of the book online at Random House<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Cindy Woodsmall is the author of When the Heart Cries, When the Morning Comes, and The New York Times Best-Seller When the Soul Mends. Her ability to authentically capture the heart of her characters comes from her real-life connections with Amish Mennonite and Old Order Amish families. A mother of three sons and two daughters-in-law, Cindy lives in Georgia with her husband of thirty-one years.<\/p>\n

Cindy was recently covered on ABC Nightline. You can view the video by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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New York Times bestselling author Cindy Woodsmall is on tour, and she may be coming to a city near you! Don\u2019t miss your opportunity to meet Cindy and have her sign her newest title The Hope of Refuge<\/em> at one of the following events.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, August 11\u00a0\u00a0 7 \u2013 8:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barnes & Noble<\/p>\n

5141 Peachtree Parkway, The Forum
\nNorcross, Georgia 30092
\n(770) 209-4244<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 12\u00a0\u00a0 7 \u2013 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barnes & Noble Opry Mills<\/p>\n

515 Opry Mills Drive
\nNashville, Tennessee 37214
\n(615) 514-5000<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 13\u00a0\u00a0 6 \u2013 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barnes & Noble<\/p>\n

2540 Futura Pkwy. #135
\nPlainfield, Indiana 46168
\n(317) 838-7941<\/p>\n

Friday, August 14\u00a0\u00a0 6 \u2013 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barnes & Noble<\/p>\n

1550 West 75th
\nDowners Grove, Illinois 60516
\n(630) 663-0181<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 15 \u00a0 1 \u2013 3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baker Books<\/p>\n

2768 East Paris Ave SE
\nGrand Rapids, Michigan 49546-6139
\n(616) 957-3110<\/p>\n

Sunday, August 16\u00a0\u00a0 2 \u2013 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barnes & Noble Booksellers<\/p>\n

3700 Rivertown Parkway Ste. 2058
\nGrandville, Michigan 49418
\n(616) 531-1825<\/p>\n

Monday, August 17\u00a0\u00a0 7 \u2013 8:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barnes & Noble Booksellers<\/p>\n

1739 Olentangy River Road
\nColumbus, Ohio 43212
\n(614) 298-9516<\/p>\n

Tuesday, August 18\u00a0\u00a0 7\u2013 8:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joseph Beth Booksellers<\/p>\n

2705 E. Carson Street
\nPittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203
\n(412) 381-3600<\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 19\u00a0\u00a0 6 \u2013 8pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hackman\u2019s Bible Book Store<\/p>\n

1341 Mickley Road
\nWhitehall, Pennsylvania 18052-4610
\n(610) 264-8600<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 20\u00a0\u00a0 1 \u2013 3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rachel\u2019s Country Store (Amish dry goods store)<\/p>\n

6352 McClays Mill Road
\nNewburg, Pennsylvania 17240
\n(717) 530-9452<\/p>\n

Can\u2019t make the tour? You can still follow Cindy\u2019s adventures on Youtube<\/a>, Facebook, and Twitter<\/a>. See you there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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