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 enlarge | Author: Beverly, Lewis
Publisher: Bethany House
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 8975
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 0764203118
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780764203114
ASIN: 0764203118
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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 I love this series July 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love the development of the story lines and characters of this series. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the conclusion. She introduces several sides to the issues, including the accompanying emotional impact on the families and on the Amish community as a whole. This series is based on an actual event, which makes it all the more interesting to read and contemplate.
great! July 5, 2008
I loved this book as I have all of the Beverly Lewis books!Great read! Couldn't put it down!
 Great Sequel June 24, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
The Forbidden picks up the story of Nellie Mae Fisher and her forbidden beau, Caleb Yoder. At the end of the first book, Caleb's father has told him that he must part from his beloved Nellie because of her family's split from the Old Order Amish Church. Here we see the separated pair trying to find ways in which to communicate and hopefully change Caleb's father's mind about their relationship. In addition, we follow Nellie's older sister Rhoda's struggle as she decides to leave the Plain life behind; the relationship between Christian and Zachary Yoder, Caleb's Mennonite cousins who were with Nellie's sister Suzy when she died; and Rosanna Lapp, whose cousin has recently given her the twins she'd borne so that childless Rosanna could become a mother. All of these stories are woven together through a sense of community and heartfelt conflict.
This book felt much more believable to me than its prequel, The Parting. I felt the religious issues were drawn more realistically, with fewer "out of the blue" conversions and less overt preachiness. The conflicts both within the community and characters showed the flaws of both convincingly, and Lewis has led us to care for the plight of our friends as they decide what will be the right path for them. Set in the 1960s, it's easy to see that the times are a-changin', not only for the Plain community but for the world at large as well. With her open endings, Lewis has set us up for changes in relationships that may not be what we are hoping for, but will make sense as they progress. I am eagerly looking forward to the final book in the series to see just how Nellie Mae and Caleb forge ahead with their lives in a world that's turned topsy-turvy.
The Forbidden June 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I couldn't wait to start reading this book as soon as I received it.
I read it over a week-end, and enjoyed it greatly.
Amazing Work June 19, 2008
I love ready these different series and I didn't want this one to end! Can't wait for the next one:)
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