Hannah Lapp was born and raised in an Old Order Amish home, without electricity, a telephone, or the right to follow her heart. Without her parents’ knowledge, she’s been in love with Mennonite Paul Waddell for years. When he asks her to marry him, she accepts, even though to do so will cause her family to avoid her for the rest of her life.
Before Hannah and Paul reveal their relationship, tragedy strikes. In one unwelcome encounter, all that Hannah has known and believed is destroyed and she faces losing everything: her family, her fiancé, and even her faith in God.
Well, I finally get to review this book! Oh, this is really very exciting! I’m sitting here right now thinking what words could possibly do this book justice and I find myself speechless. When The Heart Cries was easily one of the best books I have ever read in my entire life. Some of you may think that hasn’t been all that long, but I’ve seen my share of good books before this one, but none of them even come close to this one. Cindy Woodsmall is fairly new to me, although I’ve read her first few novels quite a few times (which includes this one). I bought this book in Pennsylvania not too long ago, but back then I had no idea of the effect this story would have on my heart. As I read this book I found myself getting lost in its pages, living out every line with each of the characters. It is funny how attached you can get to certain characters when you read a book, it’s almost like they really are real. This story gave me such an outlook on the Amish. Sure you may think by reading this story that the Amish are more friendly to outsiders than they are to their own, but I know there’s more to it than that. When The Heart Cries brings up some very interesting subjects, but definitely nothing Cindy couldn’t handle. If there’s any way for you to read this book I suggest that you do. Cindy Woodsmall has brought a new way of writing to these familiar Amish novels. When The Heart Cries definitely gets five stars from me!
I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday afternoon,
Em<333
*This book was purchased by me for my own collection*
Before Hannah and Paul reveal their relationship, tragedy strikes. In one unwelcome encounter, all that Hannah has known and believed is destroyed and she faces losing everything: her family, her fiancé, and even her faith in God.
Well, I finally get to review this book! Oh, this is really very exciting! I’m sitting here right now thinking what words could possibly do this book justice and I find myself speechless. When The Heart Cries was easily one of the best books I have ever read in my entire life. Some of you may think that hasn’t been all that long, but I’ve seen my share of good books before this one, but none of them even come close to this one. Cindy Woodsmall is fairly new to me, although I’ve read her first few novels quite a few times (which includes this one). I bought this book in Pennsylvania not too long ago, but back then I had no idea of the effect this story would have on my heart. As I read this book I found myself getting lost in its pages, living out every line with each of the characters. It is funny how attached you can get to certain characters when you read a book, it’s almost like they really are real. This story gave me such an outlook on the Amish. Sure you may think by reading this story that the Amish are more friendly to outsiders than they are to their own, but I know there’s more to it than that. When The Heart Cries brings up some very interesting subjects, but definitely nothing Cindy couldn’t handle. If there’s any way for you to read this book I suggest that you do. Cindy Woodsmall has brought a new way of writing to these familiar Amish novels. When The Heart Cries definitely gets five stars from me!
I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday afternoon,
Em<333
*This book was purchased by me for my own collection*
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