{"id":20302,"date":"2016-05-20T18:45:06","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T23:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=20302"},"modified":"2016-05-20T18:48:13","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T23:48:13","slug":"the-quieting-by-suzanne-woods-fisher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=20302","title":{"rendered":"The Quieting by Suzanne Woods Fisher"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Suzanne Woods Fisher never ceases to amaze me with her often unique plot twists that always keep me reading far into the night. Most people know that I am not the biggest fan of Amish fiction but I will always make an exception for her books.<\/p>\n

I loved how several members of David Stoltzfus’ family showed up unannounced to “help” at the first hint of trouble in his new community – even if they were not exactly wanted. A bossy, interfering mother\/grandmother was not his family’s idea of help and cousin Abigail was just weird. What was especially fun for me was the fact that weird Abigail turned out to be the highlight of the book, especially her unexpected romance with equally “different” Dane. The two of them were quite the pair and Abigail learned a lot about accepting herself with all her foibles as she began to see herself through Dane’s eyes.<\/p>\n

“The Quieting” follows up the previous novel from The Bishop’s Family<\/strong><\/em> series so it would be a good idea to read “The Imposter” first. The reader learns more about the growing problems in the church that has begun to divide the community and David’s dilemma about how to solve the situation in a merciful manner.<\/p>\n

I really enjoyed “The Quieting” which had a good blend of drama, humor, and romance as well as a focus on spiritual wisdom. I would happily recommend both books of this series.<\/p>\n

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A copy of this book was provided for review by Celebrate Lit Publicity Group.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

The Stoltzfus family faces serious problems, both in the church and at home. Everyone in the community expects minister David Stoltzfus to fix things\u2013fast. But David doesn\u2019t work fast. He prefers to wait for God to work in individual hearts. However, even he is left wondering if the solution to their most pressing problem might be a Quieting.<\/p>\n

When David\u2019s mother arrives, uninvited, more upheaval is in store. She has matchmaking plans for everyone in the family, including David and her eligible granddaughters\u2013and especially for David\u2019s niece Abigail. When Abigail stumbles onto a curious connection during her genealogical research, it could help David solve one problem\u2013but will it create another?<\/p>\n

Bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher takes fans back to Stoney Ridge, delivering the twists, turns, and romance they adore.<\/p>\n

Purchase your copy of The Quieting here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

\"SuzanneSuzanne Woods Fisher<\/strong>\u00a0is an award-winning, bestselling author whose most recent novels include Anna\u2019s Crossing<\/em>\u00a0and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including\u00a0Amish Peace<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0The Heart of the Amish<\/em>. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com<\/a> and follow Suzanne on Twitter @suzannewfisher.<\/p>\n

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GUEST POST FROM SUZANNE WOODS FISHER:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Twenty years ago, my husband and I attended a large church with a dynamic senior pastor. Each Sunday, we would sit spellbound during 40 minute sermons\u2014he was that<\/em> good a preacher. And then a terrible thing came to light\u2014this very man had been taking advantage of vulnerable women during counseling sessions. Fourteen women, it turned out, and the pastor remained unrepentant. As issues were dealt with, our entire church suffered. We were a hurting community. The sins of one affected all.<\/p>\n

As I plotted out \u2018The Bishop\u2019s Family,\u2019 I wanted to borrow the theme of how a leader\u2019s sins hurts the church community. (Now, I need to clarify that this is not a novel that addresses sexual sin. However, it does address unrepentant sin in an ordained leader.) First, I spoke to some Amish friends to see if my story idea had any merit. Was I was on the right track? To my amazement, a similar situation to my novels had occurred in one Amish friend\u2019s church, and it resulted in a \u201cquieting.\u201d That\u2019s an Amish phrase that means revoking the responsibilities of an unrepentant ordained leader. Just like it sounds\u2013he is, essentially, \u201cquieted.\u201d<\/p>\n

In this novel, you\u2019ll see the behind-the-scenes of Amish church leadership, and get a sense of how a community is hurting. And how it begins to heal, too.<\/p>\n

This series began in the Stoney Ridge, Pennsylvania community with The Imposter<\/em>. More twists and turns are coming to Stoney Ridge after The Quieting\u2014<\/em>so stay tuned for The Devoted<\/em> to hit bookshelves in early October. Just in time for autumn reading by a warm fireplace!<\/p>\n

Warmly, Suzanne<\/p>\n

GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To celebrate her tour, Suzanne is giving away a grab bag of Amish-made gifts worth over $100! Click the link to enter:\u00a0https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/99a8<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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