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The Zook Family Revisited #1
Waiting for Belinda
Belinda Glick, a lovely Amish girl from Ohio, decides to explore the other world during the time of her Rumspringa. In her desire to 'just have fun' she risks having her naivete challenged by Dan, a young college student. Her parents are distraught over their daughter's rebellious behavior and decide to send her to Lancaster County, PA, to stay with her Aunt Emma and Uncle Gabe until she learns to behave with more maturity. The Zook family takes her under their wing and she finds herself needed when one of the Zook sisters gives birth. While in Pennsylvania, Belinda discovers a new crowd, but will she fit in with the English ways? How firm are her moral values? Strong enough to keep her pure? A young man she befriends speaks to her of his love, but who will win over the heart of this challenging young woman?
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2013
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About the author
June Bryan Belfie
34 books48 followersJune Bryan Belfie began writing in her 70s and has written over 30 books. Her Amish novels became best sellers on Amazon Kindle, and her work has been published with both Harlequin and Desert Breeze. You can find most of her books available at Barnes and Nobles in paperback or e-book. Soon audio books will be available for some of her Amish and Christian-based novels.
While raising five children, June found time to take up oil painting and studied under several nationally known artists. She also loved to play the piano, sing, and sew.
In the 1970’s, she and her husband, Jim, purchased and operated a thirty-eight-room country inn located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania where she established an art gallery as well as creative workshops, which took place in a converted recreation hall. Professional artists and writers from all over the country presided over classes held during the summer months.
In addition to inn-keeping, Ms. Belfie has owned a restaurant, cooked professionally, worked in a bank, collected and sold antiques, directed a church choir, and served as a Stephen's Minister.
She enjoys her eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, as well as her adult children and their spouses. She now resides in Media, Pennsylvania.
While raising five children, June found time to take up oil painting and studied under several nationally known artists. She also loved to play the piano, sing, and sew.
In the 1970’s, she and her husband, Jim, purchased and operated a thirty-eight-room country inn located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania where she established an art gallery as well as creative workshops, which took place in a converted recreation hall. Professional artists and writers from all over the country presided over classes held during the summer months.
In addition to inn-keeping, Ms. Belfie has owned a restaurant, cooked professionally, worked in a bank, collected and sold antiques, directed a church choir, and served as a Stephen's Minister.
She enjoys her eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, as well as her adult children and their spouses. She now resides in Media, Pennsylvania.
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September 24, 2017
Belinda is naive, stubborn and you know what that means
She just wanted to have fun.
She just wanted to be a gut Amish Woman.
She just couldn't believe she was playing with fire. Lots of kids do it.
If it wasn't for ... nope, don't want to give this away.
She just wanted to have fun.
She just wanted to be a gut Amish Woman.
She just couldn't believe she was playing with fire. Lots of kids do it.
If it wasn't for ... nope, don't want to give this away.
September 19, 2017
Liked this book except for the ending, Belinda is an Amish girl who gives her parents fits during her rumspringa. Her parents send her to her uncle in PA, hoping the time away will help settle her down. I wanted to like Belinda but didn't. And in the end, her boyfriend tells her his feelings and all of a sudden, things are fine. Not
very believable! There are other books in the series...will have to wait for a bargain to read the others.
very believable! There are other books in the series...will have to wait for a bargain to read the others.
September 10, 2017
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A young Amish girl with rebellion in her heart. She just wants excitement but it leads to trouble. She gets sent to her Aunt house for safety and reflection but winds up trouble again,but at last realizes who she loves
A young Amish girl with rebellion in her heart. She just wants excitement but it leads to trouble. She gets sent to her Aunt house for safety and reflection but winds up trouble again,but at last realizes who she loves
September 16, 2017
Love Overcomes Al
It was well written and somewhat a change from the typical Amish novel. I really don't think it is realistic for most people to give up the world for such a severe faith.
Jeff becoming Mennonite was a good compromise.
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It was well written and somewhat a change from the typical Amish novel. I really don't think it is realistic for most people to give up the world for such a severe faith.
Jeff becoming Mennonite was a good compromise.
Thanks
Y
September 17, 2017
So restorative!
I spent the whole day reading this heartwarming story from beginning to end! Amish stories keep our mind on God's plans for us and at the same time, feeding our love of reading. This author is so gifted with the art of words!
I spent the whole day reading this heartwarming story from beginning to end! Amish stories keep our mind on God's plans for us and at the same time, feeding our love of reading. This author is so gifted with the art of words!
January 22, 2018
I enjoyed reading this book. Its a wholesome welcoming adventure of young love, looking forward to reading more books.
Excellent writing, great story to make you wanting more.
I would recommended this for great Christian reading for young and old.
Excellent writing, great story to make you wanting more.
I would recommended this for great Christian reading for young and old.
February 21, 2018
Another great Amish read! I'm discovering that I love the author June Bryan Belfie. She never ceases to amaze me in keeping me interested in her story. I will continue on in this series! Great Job!
March 11, 2019
Great
I really enjoyed reading this book. An amish girl torn from wanting to have fun in the English world but still remain rooted to her amish upbringing. I thought it was a really great story.
I really enjoyed reading this book. An amish girl torn from wanting to have fun in the English world but still remain rooted to her amish upbringing. I thought it was a really great story.
August 3, 2017
Another great reAd
Love all of these books. Can not wait
To finish this series. The personalities come alive for me and keep me wanting to know more about them.
Love all of these books. Can not wait
To finish this series. The personalities come alive for me and keep me wanting to know more about them.
March 21, 2019
Struggles
Lots of questions and struggles to do that right thing, the growing and wanting to have something more in your life
Lots of questions and struggles to do that right thing, the growing and wanting to have something more in your life
June 6, 2019
FREE E- BOOK FROM AUTHOR ON KINDLE hard to get into took 20 chapters to tie in characters from Holmes County, OH. and Lancaster County , PA.
May 7, 2015
I thought it was a good book. It was a story about Belinda, an Amish teenager who wanted to stop being so "bored", as she put it. Well, she did have some excitement, but not the good kind, if you know what I mean! At times, I felt like she just wasn't learning the lessons here! Didn't she know that there are always consequences from bad decisions? She made me so frustrated at times and at other times she was the most caring person there could be. Belinda had a personality that one could relate to, as I think we all can agree that we all make bad choices sometimes in our lives. But in the end, she did finally learn from her bad decisions. I was glad that she ultimately found what, (or who) she was looking for. But, the ending came to an end so fast, as I felt a little baffled by it. "What happens next?", I thought to myself. Then it dawns on me, oh yeah, a sequel! Guess I'll have to wait for the next book!
March 19, 2016
This book did not work for me. The protagonist was stereotypically sheltered, and therefore made bad decisions at every turn. The English were represented as partying every weekend, and consistently utilizing alcohol and drugs among young teens. And the solution provided by the author add not completely satisfying.
March 9, 2016
It was ok. When the young Amish become of age there allowed to sow their oats and that get them in all kinds of trouble, you would think the family's would realize it doesn't work. There in just to much of a cultural differences . The family made me angry they let her go out and then we're upset because she did..
March 11, 2016
Amish girl wants.to have fun
Belinda is a teenager and desires to have some excitement in her life. She has English friends and goes to parties with them. She ends up getting in trouble with her parents and gets sent to relatives in another state. Should she be Amish or does she want to live as the Englishers do. A good story l recommend.
Belinda is a teenager and desires to have some excitement in her life. She has English friends and goes to parties with them. She ends up getting in trouble with her parents and gets sent to relatives in another state. Should she be Amish or does she want to live as the Englishers do. A good story l recommend.
March 18, 2016
Good story about how bad decisions can hurt you and those who love you.
The picture of family life was special. Even with bad decisions, if you know the Lord in your life, he can help you figure it out. The Amish Mennonite connection was a good solution for a problem that could face some.
The picture of family life was special. Even with bad decisions, if you know the Lord in your life, he can help you figure it out. The Amish Mennonite connection was a good solution for a problem that could face some.
July 17, 2015
Good reading
This story confused me in the beginning because of too many characters and the plot jumped from one character to another. It wasn't till about a third of the way through that it started to make sense.
This story confused me in the beginning because of too many characters and the plot jumped from one character to another. It wasn't till about a third of the way through that it started to make sense.
August 23, 2015
Waiting for Belinda
A continuation of the large extended Zook family....with the trial of growing up as an Amish girl in her teens..and unsure of how she wants to spend the rest of her life.
A continuation of the large extended Zook family....with the trial of growing up as an Amish girl in her teens..and unsure of how she wants to spend the rest of her life.
September 7, 2015
An interesting story, but the plot was a bit far fetched for an Amish novel. I just can't imagine an Amish girl who claims she wants to join the church, doing some of the things that she did. I really felt the story was a bit unbelievable, I prefer the more traditional Amish books.
March 11, 2016
It was okay
Not a favorite. I managed to finish it. Just seemed impossible to keep all the characters straight there were so many. Have read other Amish stories I enjoyed and that was why I purchased this one.
Not a favorite. I managed to finish it. Just seemed impossible to keep all the characters straight there were so many. Have read other Amish stories I enjoyed and that was why I purchased this one.
March 16, 2016
Fantastic Read
This was a great book. I truly enjoyed reading this book I thought Belinda was a little head strong But after awhile I.think she calm herself down..this was a. Very enjoyable read look forward to reading book 2 in this series.
This was a great book. I truly enjoyed reading this book I thought Belinda was a little head strong But after awhile I.think she calm herself down..this was a. Very enjoyable read look forward to reading book 2 in this series.
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May 29, 2016A typical Amish story dealing with differences between the outside world and their own. This one focuses on a young woman who is caught betweenthe 2 and needs to settle her life down and make a decision.
May 1, 2015
what a ending I could not wait to finish the series
July 5, 2015
Belinda seems to be a drama queen instead of an Amish girl.
March 11, 2016
Nice read
This book is part of a series. It is interesting but the heroine of the book is all about having a good time and never seems to keep out of trouble.
This book is part of a series. It is interesting but the heroine of the book is all about having a good time and never seems to keep out of trouble.
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