Annie's People Boxed Set

Annie's People #1-3

by Beverly Lewis

Annie Zook is forced by her father, the bishop, to choose between her forbidden art and joining the church, the only life she knows.

Genres: Amish, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Romance, Amish Fiction

1056 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2006

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Beverly Lewis, raised in Pennsylvania Amish country and both a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician, has been an award-winning author for over a dozen years. Her acclaimed novel, The Preacher's Daughter, was a 2006 Quill Book Award finalist in the romance category. Her books have appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including USA Today and The New York Times. She and her husband, David, live in Colorado."

Reviews

[Julia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I get sucked into all of Lewis' Amish books, even though they are not great pieces of literary work, I am interested in the Amish way of life and I like to see the romances and family relationships unfold. What I liked about the Annie's People book was her friendship with a non-Amish woman. It was interesting to read about a person in our day and age immersing themselves in the Amish world. I was also very interested in the way the domestic violence issue was handled in the Amish community since I work with DV victims. I prefer the Abram's daughter's series, but this one was also good. Quick reads, I like to read Lewis' latest books when I travel. Make the flights go faster!

[Shannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read the first book in this series because I have a bias against authors who market themselves as Christian, and I was trying to overcome it. I was also interested in the fact that the protagonist is an Amish artist. While the overall story seemed muddled and the book lacked an ending, this is one of the only novels I have read that features an artist who is not a stereotype, but thinks and behaves in a sympathetic and realistic way.

[Robin Mercer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading this book it was very speaking I like how there was three books in one I can’t find Amish book that much

[Jeanette J · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this series, so much heartache and leaning on God for answers for your problems.

[Isabella Zhou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again Amish obsessesion

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series really spoke to me. I sympathized with Annie as an artist, being artistic and musical myself. To be an artist or to be Amish? This dilemma takes the whole series and some surprising turns to discover the answer.

I also enjoyed seeing those characters moving in and out of the Amish life. Louisa, Annie's penpal, is thoroughly Englisch and from a privileged family, but she cancels her wedding and leaves in a whirlwind, finding refuge and peace with Annie's People. Her acclimation and perspective on the Amish lifestyle is really interesting.

Then there is the mystery of Isaac, Annie's lost childhood friend. The reader feels the lingering effect on Annie, who paints the scene which haunts her and changes her life forever, and on Zeke, Isaac's brother, who suffered the blame his brother's disappearance and now takes it out on his wife and children.

Amidst the tumult, the virtues of peace, patience, forgiveness, and love are learned, and God's providence touches the People.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the first book in this series. The whole concept of an amish girl and a modern girl meeting up in the amish world was fun and interesting. The second book was kind of a let down for me. Not sure why. It just wasn't as good as the first. The third tied things up nicely, but I still don't think it was as good as the first either. I also have a hard time with the decision that Ben made. I really don't think he'll be happy with his choice in the long run. It got a little too preachy towards the end, too. Don't get me wrong, though. These were books that I couldn't put down. I totally had to finish the series once I got started. I loved learning about the amish community. I did discover that I'm glad I'm not amish.

[Dina Sleiman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanted to hate this series because all the publishers want Amish and prairie novels right now, but it's awesome. I was hooked right away. I was pleasantly surprised by the way the author juxtaposed the beauty and simplicity of the "Plain" life with the problems and undercurrents hidden beneath the surface. Way grittier than I would have imagined.

My only complaint is that book 1 ended leaving almost all threads still open. I would have liked a little more resolution, but of course that forced me to run out and buy books 2 and 3.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm intrigued by the internal conflicts that Lewis presents in her characters. Having grown up near the Amish community, her books have caused me to sympathize and understand their culture. I'm so wrapped up in these characters that I'd be happy to avoid all responsibilities to read to the end of this 3 book series.

[Verlee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this series. I like learning about the Amish culture. This story is set in modern times. I really can't imagine living without all the conveniences we have...by choice. But, understand the commitments towards religion. and I do feel the need for a simpler life sometimes. I guess that is why I live in the country at the end of the earth.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love all of Beverly Lewis's Books. I have read almost all of them. She writes so well about the Amish. I learned the same from all her books and that is how the Amish live. She writes just like you are there. It has been a while since I read these books. I usually buy them right when they come out and I read them right away.

[Rachael · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love this series! Beverly Lewis is an amazing author. She can really tell a story in a believable way, and things that happen are not random; they are things that you can see happening in real life!

[Michelle Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed these books except for whenever the girls went shopping they all wore a size 2. OH come on! How many people wear a size 2 who are over 20 years old. The author could have put they wore a size 6 or 8 or 10. Tried to have me feel a little better.

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story, but not my favorite writing style.

[Lily Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

These ended so well! We have visited Amish farms near in TN and it is very interesting to learn more about them!

Re-reading!

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

LOVED this series!!!! Really like Anne, the main character and the way the story was resolved. Very good!

[Lanore · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved them

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

i enjoy the Amish life style

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. It was a simple and relaxing story about an Amish Girl. I didn't give it 5 stars only because I didn't LOVE it, just liked it a lot.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked these three books. I read them all in one weekend.

[Jenny Wilkie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again, I like this author and enjoyed reading this series. I was disappointed when it ended after only three books.

[Lewestover · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really learned to sympathize with the young people growing up in today's Amish community by reading this series. These three books are perhaps my favorites of all I've read by Beverly Lewis.

[Sylvia Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was great to read & learn about the Amish people.

[Karlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great series about life as an Amish person. I enjoyed learning the tidbits of information about the Amish explained throughout the book. These books are well written and captivating.

[Jillybean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked this series . . . definitely a "light" read. I always like learning more about the Amish and their lifestyle. It was sappy at times, but it had a bit of mystery to it.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my most favorite Serious of all time!

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

OH I LOVE LOVE LOVE these books! They have been my favorite series that Lewis has written! I love all her books but these are the best so far!

[Lynette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this series. A part of me became enthralled with the Amish while reading. Great read.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

very, very good. I couldn't put it down there was so much suspense and I could relate to the moral dilemmas of Annie.

[Sunnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Annie's people was my favorite out of all the Beverly Lewis books I read. The Amish culture is very intersting to read about.