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The Divine Secrets of the Whoopie Pie Sisters 1
A new series by best-selling author of Amish Christian Romances, Sarah Price, and Helping Hands Press' own Whoopie Pie Pam Jarrell.
Follow the story of four Amish sisters who run Whoopie Pie Place, the best known bakery outside of Berlin, located in Holmes County, Ohio. Each sister has a secret that influences their lives and, unknowingly, impacts each other. Yet, little by little, the pressure of balancing their responsibilities of their daily lives with their individual secrets becomes harder to manage. Leah, Susan, Lydia, and Sadie need to decide whether or not to confide in each other in order to gain the support of their family.
The Divine Secrets of the Whoopie Pie Sisters is a different type of Amish Christian story. By blending the 25 years experience of living among the Amish from Sarah Price with Pamela Jarrell's extensive 15 years experience interacting and befriending the Amish in Berlin, Ohio, Price and Jarrell team up to give the readers a new type of story that focuses not so much on romance but on friendships and the reality of day-to-day life living among the Amish.
Follow the story of four Amish sisters who run Whoopie Pie Place, the best known bakery outside of Berlin, located in Holmes County, Ohio. Each sister has a secret that influences their lives and, unknowingly, impacts each other. Yet, little by little, the pressure of balancing their responsibilities of their daily lives with their individual secrets becomes harder to manage. Leah, Susan, Lydia, and Sadie need to decide whether or not to confide in each other in order to gain the support of their family.
The Divine Secrets of the Whoopie Pie Sisters is a different type of Amish Christian story. By blending the 25 years experience of living among the Amish from Sarah Price with Pamela Jarrell's extensive 15 years experience interacting and befriending the Amish in Berlin, Ohio, Price and Jarrell team up to give the readers a new type of story that focuses not so much on romance but on friendships and the reality of day-to-day life living among the Amish.
104 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Sarah Price
135 books647 followersECPA Christian Fiction Bestseller (June 2014, July 2014)
Amazon Top 100 Author for Books & eBooks (January 2016, September 2013, August 2013, May 2013, April 2013, February 2013, January 2013, December 2012)
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The author of over 30 novels, Sarah Price publishes with Realms, an imprint of Charisma House and Waterfall, an imprint of Brilliance Audio.
Her book, An Empty Cup, was #3 on Amazon Top 100 eBooks in January 2016.
Follow her on social media:
Blog:http://www.sarahpriceauthor.com.
Facebook: http://facebook.com/fansofsarahprice.
Instagram: @SarahPriceAuthor
Twitter: @SarahPriceAuthr
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/SarahPrice
FAMILY HERITAGE
During the early 1700s, the Preiss family arrived in America aboard an old sailing vessel called the Patience. The family left Europe, escaping Catholic persecution for their Anabaptist beliefs. Sarah Price comes from a long line of devout Mennonites, including numerous church leaders and ministers throughout the years.
In 1969, Sarah Price was born in Pennsylvania and lived on the land of her ancestors, Johannes Preiss and "King Tammany", otherwise known as Tamanend, a chief of the Lenni Lenape nation in the Delaware Valley.
In the early 1970s, her family moved to Morristown, New Jersey where she still resides with her husband, two children, and assortment of animals.
Ms. Price has advanced degrees in Communication (MA), Marketing (MBA), and Educational Leadership (PhD).
Ms. Price was a former full-time college professor. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, she now writes full-time.
Amazon Top 100 Author for Books & eBooks (January 2016, September 2013, August 2013, May 2013, April 2013, February 2013, January 2013, December 2012)
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The author of over 30 novels, Sarah Price publishes with Realms, an imprint of Charisma House and Waterfall, an imprint of Brilliance Audio.
Her book, An Empty Cup, was #3 on Amazon Top 100 eBooks in January 2016.
Follow her on social media:
Blog:http://www.sarahpriceauthor.com.
Facebook: http://facebook.com/fansofsarahprice.
Instagram: @SarahPriceAuthor
Twitter: @SarahPriceAuthr
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/SarahPrice
FAMILY HERITAGE
During the early 1700s, the Preiss family arrived in America aboard an old sailing vessel called the Patience. The family left Europe, escaping Catholic persecution for their Anabaptist beliefs. Sarah Price comes from a long line of devout Mennonites, including numerous church leaders and ministers throughout the years.
In 1969, Sarah Price was born in Pennsylvania and lived on the land of her ancestors, Johannes Preiss and "King Tammany", otherwise known as Tamanend, a chief of the Lenni Lenape nation in the Delaware Valley.
In the early 1970s, her family moved to Morristown, New Jersey where she still resides with her husband, two children, and assortment of animals.
Ms. Price has advanced degrees in Communication (MA), Marketing (MBA), and Educational Leadership (PhD).
Ms. Price was a former full-time college professor. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, she now writes full-time.
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August 26, 2013
Wow, Sarah Price and Whoopie Pie Pam Jarrell have out done themselves with this delightful book. It was most endearing as they included members of The Whoopie Pie Book Club in the series. These ladies are amazing online friends and I love seeing their names in the book. This is a quick read.....you won't be able to put it down! The ending is a true cliff hanger....I wanted to know more and was mad it ended there. I was anxiously checking to see when Book Two is being released. I found it quite humorous that the Amish women will hang dirty sheets on the line on washday so that they will be the first lady in the community to hang their wash. This book contains many surprising details about the Amish that I have not seen in other fictional Amish stories. I was disappointed however that the book did not come with a Whoopie Pie to eat while reading.
I won a copy of this book in a goodreads giveaway hosted by Rosebud. Thank you so much!
I won a copy of this book in a goodreads giveaway hosted by Rosebud. Thank you so much!
May 14, 2017
This was the type of Amish fiction read that just didn't hold my attention. While I felt for Sadie (especially towards the end), the story just wasn't that interesting to me. I don't know if I will continue the series...
April 6, 2023
Book one of the series, not like any other Amish books I’ve read. Didn’t love it.
August 10, 2016
The Divine Secrets of the Whoopie Pie Sisters was written by Sarah Price. This is a book that I purchased awhile ago but finally moved it to the read pile. When I started reading this book I wished I had read it sooner, it is a great book.This book contained all four volumes that make up the story. I was glad I bought the book like this because I was able to keep reading the story and find out the mini mysteries that are combined in the story.
The author gives great description of her characters and let's you know the separate stories of their lives. This book involves four Sisters who have taken on the responsibilities of running a bakery that their mother opened just before she died. The oldest sister had to step in to raise her younger siblings and now all but one sister and brother are married and trying to balance their Amish wifely duties plus run the bakery. When secrets start making themselves known not only is everyone shocked but more stress is added to the family. Can the Sisters keep it together and keep the bakery profitable to help support their families or will unexpected events force them to close? You will be surprised what secrets are being kept.
Since the story seemed to end suddenly I am hoping the author is planning another book to let the readers know what happened to some of the family members. One member is terribly ill and others had problems that weren't resolved.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book for review. I am submitting my honest review for a book that I highly recommend to those who love reading about the Amish. I have rated this book with five stars for a wonderful story.
The author gives great description of her characters and let's you know the separate stories of their lives. This book involves four Sisters who have taken on the responsibilities of running a bakery that their mother opened just before she died. The oldest sister had to step in to raise her younger siblings and now all but one sister and brother are married and trying to balance their Amish wifely duties plus run the bakery. When secrets start making themselves known not only is everyone shocked but more stress is added to the family. Can the Sisters keep it together and keep the bakery profitable to help support their families or will unexpected events force them to close? You will be surprised what secrets are being kept.
Since the story seemed to end suddenly I am hoping the author is planning another book to let the readers know what happened to some of the family members. One member is terribly ill and others had problems that weren't resolved.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book for review. I am submitting my honest review for a book that I highly recommend to those who love reading about the Amish. I have rated this book with five stars for a wonderful story.
February 2, 2014
Sarah Price and Whoopie Pie Pam Jarrell have joined together to write a five star book. But that shouldn't be a surprise since all their books are five stars.
This book is about Four Amish sisters who owns Whoopie Pie Place,(a bakery that is known far and wide.) These sisters each have their own problems and it is easy to identify with each one.
This story deals with the problems of owning a bakery and it also tells about the four sister's daily lives.
Leah is the oldest and tries to make things run smoothly for the bakery and her sister's lives.
Lydia has lots of illness, but could it because of stress, wanting something so bad that she makes herself sick.
Susie is married but it is not a happy marriage.
Sadie is the youngest (and so far my favorite because Sadie was my grandmother's name) and all is not well with her.
This book makes you realize the Amish are just like us in matters of the heart and family.
I found myself thinking Why are you doing that and why don't you tell someone what is happening?
The only problem with this book was it was Too Short, I wanted to keep reading about these four sisters and their struggles and trumps. Now I am eagerly awaiting Volume 2 and I hope I tempted you to read this book. You wouldn't be disappointed unless it is that you have to wait for volume 2 but I think it will be out soon.
This book is about Four Amish sisters who owns Whoopie Pie Place,(a bakery that is known far and wide.) These sisters each have their own problems and it is easy to identify with each one.
This story deals with the problems of owning a bakery and it also tells about the four sister's daily lives.
Leah is the oldest and tries to make things run smoothly for the bakery and her sister's lives.
Lydia has lots of illness, but could it because of stress, wanting something so bad that she makes herself sick.
Susie is married but it is not a happy marriage.
Sadie is the youngest (and so far my favorite because Sadie was my grandmother's name) and all is not well with her.
This book makes you realize the Amish are just like us in matters of the heart and family.
I found myself thinking Why are you doing that and why don't you tell someone what is happening?
The only problem with this book was it was Too Short, I wanted to keep reading about these four sisters and their struggles and trumps. Now I am eagerly awaiting Volume 2 and I hope I tempted you to read this book. You wouldn't be disappointed unless it is that you have to wait for volume 2 but I think it will be out soon.
August 25, 2015
The Divine Secrets of The Whoopie Pie Sisters book one, An Amish Christian Trilogy by Sarah Price
The Divine Secrets of The Whoopie Pie Sisters is about four sisters who own and operate a bakery in Holmes County Ohio and their teenage brother Tobias. Leah, Susan, Lydia and Sadie each have their own area in the bakery they excel in. However, secrets in their personal home lives also impact their working together at the bakery causing mounting tensions. Add to this it appears Tobias is sick again and maybe even his youngest sister. Can they confide in each other and offer support before it is too late? As the story unfolds we see not only family tensions, but health problems and other daily life problems. I enjoyed the book once I figured out who was who. However, I found the bickering among the sisters a little tiring without any resolutions in sight.
I received an e-copy of this book for a review.
The Divine Secrets of The Whoopie Pie Sisters is about four sisters who own and operate a bakery in Holmes County Ohio and their teenage brother Tobias. Leah, Susan, Lydia and Sadie each have their own area in the bakery they excel in. However, secrets in their personal home lives also impact their working together at the bakery causing mounting tensions. Add to this it appears Tobias is sick again and maybe even his youngest sister. Can they confide in each other and offer support before it is too late? As the story unfolds we see not only family tensions, but health problems and other daily life problems. I enjoyed the book once I figured out who was who. However, I found the bickering among the sisters a little tiring without any resolutions in sight.
I received an e-copy of this book for a review.
January 3, 2016
I liked this trilogy, but I did not love it. Price's characters are engaging individuals who deserve better and I liked the fact that the sisters were working together in the bakery. The descriptions of food and recipes were great, too. However, there was melancholy and true sadness in the hearts of the characters that I was just not sure was ever resolved. Why don't the sisters just talk to one another to share their problems, ask God for help, and stop worrying so much? This was one of the few Amish novels I have read where worry and gossip seemed to take over prayer, at least for awhile. I also did not like the abrupt ending, but am interested enough in this series to find the the sequel, Whoopie Pie Place, where hopefully some resolution takes place. The sisters work hard and have made a special business for themselves and deserve to all find the happiness they deserve.
September 13, 2013
This was okay for me. I enjoyed the character development of the sisters and the setting of the family bakery was nice. It will be interesting to see where the story goes from here.
Leah has taken over running the bakery with her sisters since her parents untimely death. She has also helped raise her younger siblings. Things are starting to take off when they two big orders near the end of the tourist season. There is a glimpse behind each of the sister's lives and the struggles they try and deal with along with keeping the business operating.
Leah has taken over running the bakery with her sisters since her parents untimely death. She has also helped raise her younger siblings. Things are starting to take off when they two big orders near the end of the tourist season. There is a glimpse behind each of the sister's lives and the struggles they try and deal with along with keeping the business operating.
October 10, 2013
This book is the first of a sereis and basically an introduction to the main characters of the series. I dont know much about the Amish society, except what is portrayed in movies. It was refreshing to read of a comunity, which I had a preconceived notion of being idyllic and wholesome, that they face similar problems as is common here, eg relationships, opposing cultures, health, financial and resource hardships etc.. I lok forward to reading more in this series to see how these problems are addressed and possibly solved.
October 14, 2013
The Divine Secrets of the Whoopie Pie Sisters left me wanting to know more. Plus I am questioning what might be going to book two in the series.
Each sister is struggling with something different within their life.
It's a matter of how each one handles that struggle, that challenge. They each have the same thing in common, they each have their faith, God, family, and each other.
Each sister is struggling with something different within their life.
It's a matter of how each one handles that struggle, that challenge. They each have the same thing in common, they each have their faith, God, family, and each other.
November 8, 2013
I thought this was a fun book to read and I did fall in love with the sisters. I thought the store was a great way to help develop their individual characters and to let me know that the Amish are real too, that they also have regular relationships within their families. Glad that this story did not dwell so much on a love story, but the relationships with the sisters and the way that they interact with each other. A relaxing read.....the story did leave me wanting to find out more....I guess that is why there is a part two......
October 24, 2013
I really liked this book. Now and then I like to whip through a good Amish Fiction. The reason I liked this one so well is that it explored family situations which are probably often covered up in the Amish community....i.e., a wife actually leaving dishes in the sink at night, feeling pressure to have her laundry hung on the line before the others (and hanging dirty laundry if she fails....ha ha loved this part) and dealing with an angry and verbally abusive husband. I'm excited for the next one.
January 13, 2015
An Amish story about an Amish Bakery operated by four sisters. It is a successful business, but each sisters' personal problems and unraveling secrets tend to cause mounting tension and stress.It is interesting to note, that their personal problems are not any different than any other culture. Find out how the Amish culture addresses them and how they solved them.
This is a definite 5 star book! It held my interest, this book was hard to put down! Looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
August 25, 2013
It's nice to read Amish fiction that isn't a romance, and that isn't about teenagers! I'm not going to write a synopsis, but will say that the story includes family tensions, health issues and other true-to-life situations with which most people can relate. It does this while giving a pretty accurate (as far as I know) portrayal of some issues within Amish communities. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series....
September 23, 2013
This book was just ok...mostly because it just stopped. There was no ending or winding down - almost like this is an ad for the next book?! Everything was just ok, with nothing being spectacular, but I was enjoying it well enough. Then, it felt like those cartoons and sitcoms when we were kids and a big "to be continued...." popped on the screen. Nothing happened in this book except for character development. I'm glad it was free on Amazon or I'd really be angry.
August 21, 2013
I loved this book, and think it is the best yet. Although I am an only child, I got a very real picture of the four sisters. It will be intereting to find out what happens to them. I loved the descriptions and wish I could taste some of the whoopie pies and bread. I am from Cincinnati, and don't live too far from Childrens' Hospital, so it was nice to see the reference.
September 5, 2013
I love this book as much as I love the author, Sarah Price. Her books are my stress-busters. This story made me wish for sisters (I don't have one, got 3 brothers and it's a different story). Anyway, book two is out and I'm currently reading it.
August 30, 2013
I liked this book but it definitely leaves you hanging at the end. If you don't read the next book in the series you wont know what happens to the characters. This book was also very short, more like a novella.
September 4, 2013
I enjoyed this book. I didn't care for the ending that left me hanging. You have to commit yourself to the whole series if you are going to read this. I prefer closure at the end of a book, and this book didn't have any.
September 27, 2013
I loved this first book in this series.
It tells of several sisters of the amish sect, who have inherited a bakery.
It tells of their day to day trials as a family and as working companions.
I want to read the number 2 book soon.
It tells of several sisters of the amish sect, who have inherited a bakery.
It tells of their day to day trials as a family and as working companions.
I want to read the number 2 book soon.
April 14, 2014
Slow going
This book is a prequel to the second. Worth reading just for character history and plot development of book #2.
I did enjoy this book; however, don't expect any of the plotlines/crises to be revealed.
This book is a prequel to the second. Worth reading just for character history and plot development of book #2.
I did enjoy this book; however, don't expect any of the plotlines/crises to be revealed.
March 22, 2014
Well, it was written well. It's not you it's me. I needed something fluffy and this was more tense. All four girls were experiencing life changing problems and I just didn't have the energy to spare.
So if you want a lot of drama, go for it.
So if you want a lot of drama, go for it.
August 27, 2013
Good reading! I look forward to continuing this series.
September 6, 2013
I loved the family story but when I got to the end and it left me hanging I was upset. When does the next one come out??
January 12, 2014
A nice, shorter story about Amish sisters who run a bakery. Can be read very quickly. The story left me hanging and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
November 2, 2013
Loved it!
March 21, 2016
Did a review on amazon
August 11, 2018
Very enjoyable!
I think it's a good lazy day read , for when you've just a short amount of time and want something to relax to.
I think it's a good lazy day read , for when you've just a short amount of time and want something to relax to.
March 11, 2014
I found this book to be riveting. my only complaint is that it is too short!
March 24, 2015
Liked the style of writing. Want to read the others in this series.
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