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Amish of Lancaster #4
Valley of Hope
A full-length novel for only $1.99 (ebook)!
Best-selling author of Amish Christian Romances, Sarah Price introduces
readers to the world of the Amish in Fields of Corn, the first book in
her Amish of Lancaster Series. Based in part on the author's real
experiences living among the Amish, readers will get a glimpse into the
lives of the Lapp family.
Samuel Lapp isn't ready to think about joining the Amish church yet. However, he's feeling the pressure from his family, community, and church. The harder they push, the more he rebels. Not even his pretty neighbor, Mary Ruth Smucker, can get Samuel to settle down into the Amish ways. Just when everyone has given up hope on Samuel, he finds himself learning more about the non-Amish way of life than he ever wanted to know. When he finds faith, will his struggles be over?
Best-selling author of Amish Christian Romances, Sarah Price introduces
readers to the world of the Amish in Fields of Corn, the first book in
her Amish of Lancaster Series. Based in part on the author's real
experiences living among the Amish, readers will get a glimpse into the
lives of the Lapp family.
Samuel Lapp isn't ready to think about joining the Amish church yet. However, he's feeling the pressure from his family, community, and church. The harder they push, the more he rebels. Not even his pretty neighbor, Mary Ruth Smucker, can get Samuel to settle down into the Amish ways. Just when everyone has given up hope on Samuel, he finds himself learning more about the non-Amish way of life than he ever wanted to know. When he finds faith, will his struggles be over?
260 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2012
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About the author
Sarah Price
135 books648 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.
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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)
-------------------------
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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September 8, 2020
Wonderful
The Lapp family chronicles continue with Samuel. He has always been the resistant one and finally the black sheep. This is his journey and it was handled in an honest manner.
The Lapp family chronicles continue with Samuel. He has always been the resistant one and finally the black sheep. This is his journey and it was handled in an honest manner.
September 8, 2017
Great read
I really enjoy Sarah Price's books, they help with my fascination with the Amish. She is one of my go to authors when i am looking for an uplifting Christian book.
I really enjoy Sarah Price's books, they help with my fascination with the Amish. She is one of my go to authors when i am looking for an uplifting Christian book.
October 29, 2018
Loved it
A nice end to the series. The first part of book was a little slow but the story has you on the edge of your seat afterwards. I couldn’t put my kindle down!
A nice end to the series. The first part of book was a little slow but the story has you on the edge of your seat afterwards. I couldn’t put my kindle down!
October 26, 2018
I loved this book!! Great story!! Great series!! I love this author's books!!
May 25, 2020
I really enjoyed this last book of the series!
July 12, 2020
Short book, fast read. This story was interesting, and enjoyable. Poor Samuel went through so much to learn from his mistakes but in the end it payed off.
September 30, 2020
Always a great Read. On to the next book
Great suspense and never boring. I can't get enough of her wonderful stories. So heartwarming. I can barely out the book down.
Great suspense and never boring. I can't get enough of her wonderful stories. So heartwarming. I can barely out the book down.
August 10, 2012
Valley of Hope… The fourth in “The Amish of Lancaster” series by Sarah Price brings to light the youngest of the Lapp family and his struggles with his choice of joining the church or seeking the adventures of the English world. Throughout this series, we’ve watched the kinner of Jonas & Katie Lapp each become their own individual person. Although being the youngest has the drawbacks of feeling as though you are smothered by everyone’s opinions & demands, Samuel is no different in this book than his siblings in his decision as to which path to follow. His struggles are deep rooted and we find it began in his early childhood. Beginning also in that early childhood is the devotion from one of the Lapp’s neighbors, Mary Ruth. Mary Ruth has been a valued friend who stood up for him when no one else would. When no one else understood him. But, when tragedy strikes, will Mary Ruth’s devotion to him pull him to fully commit to the Amish life or will his desire for fast cars and adventure lure him to the English world? An intriguing read that will not disappoint you.
~It receives 5 Whoopie Pies from me~
~It receives 5 Whoopie Pies from me~
August 19, 2012
Just finished "Valley Of Hope" by Sarah Price. It was a great book. Samuel Lapp was the youngest child and didn't like everyone telling him want to do. He is Amish and starts hanging out with the Mennonites and the English in his rumschpringe. He is In love with Mary Ruth but doesn't realize it until he goes on a weekend trip with his nonAmish friends and leaves to go back home and when he gets home he discovers there has been a bad accident and he is accused of a crime he hasn't committed. I give this book 5 stars.
October 16, 2012
I was kind of sad reading this last book in the series. I would have to leave the Lapps behind. This was another awesome book. I love seeing both the similarities and the differences between the Amish world and the English world. The Amish just have a different way of teaching each action comes with consequences. The youngest Lapp son learns this the hard way and the Amish world and English world collide.
To find out how and what happens you will just have to read the book. :-)
To find out how and what happens you will just have to read the book. :-)
April 18, 2013
#4 in the Amish of Lancaster Series. The story of Samuel and Mary Ruth. Samuel does not want to settle down and runs with some wild boys. Then when he decides to stop his wild ways, something happens that could change in his life forever. Will Mary Ruth wait for him?
December 31, 2012
Nice job. I finished it in about two days.
January 6, 2017
Better than the last one
Glad to say this book had fewer typos and was better than the last one in this series. Nice story.
Glad to say this book had fewer typos and was better than the last one in this series. Nice story.
January 6, 2013
An almost satisfying end to the series.
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