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The Amish of Ephrata #2
The Quilting Bee
Book 2 in the Amish of Ephrata Series.
Priscilla Smucker's mother has talked her into spending the winter months making a quilt. After picking out the pattern and the fabric, Priscilla is ready for sharing fellowship with the other Amish women in her community. Unfortunately, the attention that she receives warrants more jealousy and bullying from another young woman. For the second time, Priscilla has to determine how to deal with the fallout from bullying by Susie Byler. Will it drive a wedge between Priscilla and the community or, even worse, Stephen Esh?
This Amish novella is a perfect read for young adults and adult readers who love Amish or Christian fiction. Includes discussion questions for book clubs or just private reflection.
Priscilla Smucker's mother has talked her into spending the winter months making a quilt. After picking out the pattern and the fabric, Priscilla is ready for sharing fellowship with the other Amish women in her community. Unfortunately, the attention that she receives warrants more jealousy and bullying from another young woman. For the second time, Priscilla has to determine how to deal with the fallout from bullying by Susie Byler. Will it drive a wedge between Priscilla and the community or, even worse, Stephen Esh?
This Amish novella is a perfect read for young adults and adult readers who love Amish or Christian fiction. Includes discussion questions for book clubs or just private reflection.
94 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 11, 2012
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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.
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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)
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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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December 10, 2020
After reading The Tomato Patch by Sarah Price, I found myself wanting more of this series as The Tomato Patch spoke to me and touched on the subject of bullying which is quite close to my heart. In the Quilting Bee, it seems that Priscilla is still doing her best to ignore Susie Byler and is happy with her courtship with Stephen. That is until one day when Priscilla and her older brother Jonas head to the market to pick apples and Priscilla sees Susie in Stephen's buggy. She is confused as Stephen is very godly and wouldn't hurt her not intentionally. The misunderstanding is cleared up and all is back on track with Priscilla and Stephen as there is talk about Priscilla making herself a wedding quilt and her family hosting a quilting bee this winter. However, what will happen though when Susie's jealously strikes once again and she starts to spread more rumours about Priscilla in the community. Lies that will even have the Bishop reprimanding Priscilla, when she has done nothing wrong. I love this series as it is not only easy to read but the characters are likable and each book has a strong focus on doing what is right and believing God has your back. I am now looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series.
August 11, 2018
A continuation of the the first novella. Very sweet
August 5, 2019
Great story!
August 24, 2020
Continuing story
Well written story but painful to read. It showed how hurtful gossip and bullying can be even in a Godly community.
Well written story but painful to read. It showed how hurtful gossip and bullying can be even in a Godly community.
May 5, 2014
Do you remember being a teenager?
Do you remember rumors that hurt you? Or you friends?
Were you one of those that spread the rumors?
In The Quilting Bee, Sarah Price writes about bullying in one of the Amish communities of Ephrata, PA. Priscilla Smucker is on the receiving end of the mean comments from a jealous, young lady in her community. Priscilla tries to focus on the good that older ladies of her community have been chattering about at her quilting bee that's been held in her parent's home this winter. Susie has the community's grapevine running full speed with rumors, but will Priscilla be held responsible? Will the higher power have something to say about all of the untruths?
Find out by reading the book and or the whole series and take the lesson to heart.
I must say that I loved the older ladies in this installment. The Smuckers hosting church scene from the greeting to the sermon was priceless and someone gets an eye opener.
TRUST and FAITH are two very key components in this whole series.
Do you remember rumors that hurt you? Or you friends?
Were you one of those that spread the rumors?
In The Quilting Bee, Sarah Price writes about bullying in one of the Amish communities of Ephrata, PA. Priscilla Smucker is on the receiving end of the mean comments from a jealous, young lady in her community. Priscilla tries to focus on the good that older ladies of her community have been chattering about at her quilting bee that's been held in her parent's home this winter. Susie has the community's grapevine running full speed with rumors, but will Priscilla be held responsible? Will the higher power have something to say about all of the untruths?
Find out by reading the book and or the whole series and take the lesson to heart.
I must say that I loved the older ladies in this installment. The Smuckers hosting church scene from the greeting to the sermon was priceless and someone gets an eye opener.
TRUST and FAITH are two very key components in this whole series.
December 18, 2016
Stories encircling a quilting bee.
This book was very well written and full of suspense. It told about rumors that took place concerning a quilting pattern.
This book was very well written and full of suspense. It told about rumors that took place concerning a quilting pattern.
December 15, 2012
Loved it. I found another favourite Amish author:P
May 18, 2013
Wonderful quick read all about how gossip can upset a community. Really enjoyed this book :)
May 13, 2013
Again Priscilla is the object of jealousy and lies. But with the help of her family and her new beau she overcomes it with grace and prayer.
March 23, 2014
This book tells about the Amish in Pa, and how some can be troublemakers. Sarah Price leaves you on the edge of your seat with this one.
May 27, 2015
I really enjoyed this
I really enjoyed this. The author spins a good story. The characters are very likeable. I just wish it was longer.
I really enjoyed this. The author spins a good story. The characters are very likeable. I just wish it was longer.
October 7, 2015
I enjoyed this story, just wish it wasn't so repetitive and because I am the grammar police, I get very frustrated when a published book has so many errors. Where is the editor?
July 12, 2015
This was book #2 in the Ephrata series. A very short quick read, but very enjoyable.
March 4, 2018
The Quilting Bee is the second book written by Sarah Price in her The Amish of Ephrata series. In this story the author continues the journey of Priscilla and Stephen along with more devastating rumors by another Amish youg lady. The author tells this tale by pointing out that jealousy is a sin and telling falsehoods is also a sin. The author brooches this verh senitive topic with alot of knowledge and points out that being a bully is not accepted anywhere.
Again the two main characters, Priscella and Stephen hae to weather another storm brought on by one in their own community. There are many ways they could handle this situation and it may surprise you what they do. I enjoyed this story immensly and it made me stop and think how Iwould handle this problem.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this amazing book to read and review. I was not approached to post a favorable review at anytime. I have rated this book with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that i can highly recommend to all those who love the Amish genre.
Congratulations to Sarah Price for writing another fantastic book for her readers to enjoy. I will be anticipating more wonderful books from her in the future.
Again the two main characters, Priscella and Stephen hae to weather another storm brought on by one in their own community. There are many ways they could handle this situation and it may surprise you what they do. I enjoyed this story immensly and it made me stop and think how Iwould handle this problem.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this amazing book to read and review. I was not approached to post a favorable review at anytime. I have rated this book with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that i can highly recommend to all those who love the Amish genre.
Congratulations to Sarah Price for writing another fantastic book for her readers to enjoy. I will be anticipating more wonderful books from her in the future.
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