Jaime and C. J. Fitzpatrick began their married life as most couples do--in love and looking forward to a bright future together. But four years later they've drifted apart and are almost ready to call it quits.
Mattie Riehl was hoping to give her husband Sol the Christmas gift they have both longed for--news that a baby was on the way. But as usual, she is disappointed. The holidays bring an acute awareness to Mattie that her dream of a big family isn't likely to become a reality.
Then a winter storm raging outside blows the Fitzpatricks into the Riehl home--and into a much slower pace of life. Can these two couples from different worlds help each other understand the true meaning of love this Christmas?
With her trademark plot twists and attention to detail, Suzanne Woods Fisher offers readers a beautiful Christmas story of love, forgiveness, and what truly matters in life.
Her interest in the Amish began with her grandfather, W.D. Benedict, who was raised Plain. She has many, many Plain relatives living in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and travels back to Pennsylvania, as well as to Ohio, a couple of times each year for research.
Suzanne has a great admiration for the Plain people and believes they provide wonderful examples to the world. In both her fiction and non-fiction books, she has an underlying theme: You don't have to "go Amish" to incorporate many of their principles--simplicity, living with less, appreciating nature, forgiving others more readily-- into your life.
When Suzanne isn't writing or bragging to her friends about her first new grandbaby (!), she is raising puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind. To Suzanne's way of thinking, you just can't take life too seriously when a puppy is tearing through your house with someone's underwear in its mouth.
Suzanne can be found on-line at: http://www.blogger.com/www.suzannewoodsfisher.com.
Link to buy the book:
http://www.amazon.com/Lancaster-County-Christmas-Suzanne-Fisher/dp/0800719956/ref=sprightly-20
My Review:
I had the honor to read and review another one of Suzanne's books. You can read that review here. The Search was one of those books I could not put down and has stayed with me. I was thrilled to receive A Lancaster County Christmas. This book is amazing on all levels. This modern day Christmas story opens your heart to step back and realize what needs to be treasured each day of the year. Suzanne permits the reader to understand the struggles of the characters regarding life choices and fears.
As the characters develop we learn of inner turmoil each is facing while appearing on the outside that all is fine. Winter weather results in Jaime's sports car rolling back in the pond at the home of Mattie and Sol. You will sense the uncomfortable beginning of a couple stranded at the Amish farm with people they didn't know and feel concern of how the time will pass. The book is a period of only two days together, however, hearts are opened, words are shared and the true meaning of love and forgiveness is conveyed by all. Ultimately, hearts are healed and relationships mended as we witness peace in the midst of a concerning event during the storm (I don't want to give any spoilers).
This book will touch you in a deep way and will remain with you after the last word is read. I have a deeper appreciation of the Amish and their focus on God and each other. I can't recommend Suzanne's books enough and encourage you to purchase this for yourself and your friends. This book resulted in me wanting to unplug and recharge my soul and appreciation for eternal things. A must read!
You can purchase this book for yourself and friends in hard cover for under $10 per copy. Please purchase this wonderful read here.
It’s Christmas in September!
To celebrate the release of her first Christmas book, Suzanne Woods Fisher has teamed up with her publisher, Revell, to bring you the "Christmas in September" iPad Giveaway! The winner will be announced on 9/27 at the A Lancaster County Christmas Facebook Party! Details below. Tell your friends and join in the fun (9/7-9/27).
Oh and be sure to follow the blog tour here - many of the bloggers have copies of the book to giveaway!
Suzanne and Revell will be presenting one merry winner with a Christmas Prize Pack (valued at over $600):
- A Brand New iPad 2 with Wi-Fi
- $25 gift certificate to iTunes
- A copy of A Lancaster County Christmas
But, wait! There's more! The winner will be announced at the A Lancaster County Christmas Facebook Party on 9/27 at Suzanne's author page. During the party she'll be revealing something *BIG* - you won't want to miss it. She'll also be hosting a book chat, trivia contest and giving away a few early Christmas presents! Hope to see you there.
Blog Tour Schedule: http://litfusegroup.com/blogtours/text/13425768)
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group as part of their book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
1 comments:
Hi Caroline! Thank you for your wonderful review of "Lancaster County Christmas" and for encouraging others to read my books! So grateful to you--and I loved your review. Loved what spoke to you about the changes in those two families. Thank you for bringing that aspect out! Hope you'll always be on the blog tours for me! Warmly, Suzanne Woods Fisher
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