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Whoopie Pie Sisters #1-3
The Divine Secrets of the Whoopie Pie Sisters: The Complete Trilogy
A new trilogy 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, 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.
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.
This book contains all three of the original “books” plus recipes and hymns from the Ausbund as well as a sneak peek at Whoopie Pie Place, the sequel to this series due out in 2014.
Follow the story of four Amish sisters who run Whoopie Pie Place, the best known bakery outside of Berlin, 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.
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.
This book contains all three of the original “books” plus recipes and hymns from the Ausbund as well as a sneak peek at Whoopie Pie Place, the sequel to this series due out in 2014.
374 pages, Paperback
First published January 31, 2014
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About the author
Sarah Price
135 books646 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:
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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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July 12, 2020
Thank goodness I got this from Kindle Unlimited or I would have been suing Amazon and the author for putting me through Hell! LOL. Even though this was the most depressing book I ever read, I kept going just to see if everything got better-they did not. As a matter of fact, none of the ladies' stories were ever finished -technically you are left hanging not knowing the outcomes of all the sisters.
These are some of the things this book deals with:
Cancer -two kinds, two different people.
Hypochondria-selfishness-lying.
Shunning
Tornado
Alcoholism
Verbal Abuse
Lies
and may other surprising and depressing things.
In this particular day and age, I don't need any more tension in my life and that is what this book gave me. The only reason I gave it two stars is that the writing did compel me to finish it.
These are some of the things this book deals with:
Cancer -two kinds, two different people.
Hypochondria-selfishness-lying.
Shunning
Tornado
Alcoholism
Verbal Abuse
Lies
and may other surprising and depressing things.
In this particular day and age, I don't need any more tension in my life and that is what this book gave me. The only reason I gave it two stars is that the writing did compel me to finish it.
July 23, 2018
I loved this book
Sometimes we think the Amish are above us, but Sarah showed us very kindly and simply, they are truly people just like us, with strong family love and a love for God just like we christian s have. I was so drawn into each character. The many twist and turns that life takes each one of us on, but the love of God and our family, blood or friends, or church family is what helps us straighten out the crooked pats life gives us. I would Love to see another book, show us like years down the road from this book!
Sometimes we think the Amish are above us, but Sarah showed us very kindly and simply, they are truly people just like us, with strong family love and a love for God just like we christian s have. I was so drawn into each character. The many twist and turns that life takes each one of us on, but the love of God and our family, blood or friends, or church family is what helps us straighten out the crooked pats life gives us. I would Love to see another book, show us like years down the road from this book!
May 30, 2017
Different than the norm
I've read a lot of Amish stories and this one is certainly different from the norm. The intertwined story with issues that face all people makes this relatable and easy to read. It's easy to forget that while people live differently, we all have so much more in common than we think!
I've read a lot of Amish stories and this one is certainly different from the norm. The intertwined story with issues that face all people makes this relatable and easy to read. It's easy to forget that while people live differently, we all have so much more in common than we think!
August 21, 2017
Sisterhood
Sometimes your sister is more than just a sister. Sometimes you even work with her/them. This is what the Miller sisters do. They work at the bakery that their mother started, Whoopie Pie Place. This whole book only takes place over a few week period but you won't even notice that because the story will have you flying through it. Meet Leah the oldest sister and now the matron of the family. Susie and Lydia the middle two married sisters and younger sister Sadie. They all work together making Whoopie Pie Place a focal point in their Holmes County Ohio community. What happens to each sister will make you want more. I highly recommend this book by Sarah Price and Pamela Harrell (Whoopie Pie Pam).
Sometimes your sister is more than just a sister. Sometimes you even work with her/them. This is what the Miller sisters do. They work at the bakery that their mother started, Whoopie Pie Place. This whole book only takes place over a few week period but you won't even notice that because the story will have you flying through it. Meet Leah the oldest sister and now the matron of the family. Susie and Lydia the middle two married sisters and younger sister Sadie. They all work together making Whoopie Pie Place a focal point in their Holmes County Ohio community. What happens to each sister will make you want more. I highly recommend this book by Sarah Price and Pamela Harrell (Whoopie Pie Pam).
August 23, 2020
Wonderful story
Surprisingly enjoyable story. I say surprisingly because the stories I tend to enjoy about the Amish are usually fairly sanitized. The characters are always attractive, godly, humble and joyful. This was not so in this book. The characters were real and relatable. We all know people who gossip, or have difficulties in their lives but I cared about these sisters. Even when I got annoyed, at times, I still cared. The author deserves kudos for that. The flow to the story was smooth and I enjoyed the technique of reading the result of something before you got the whole story. This was done by employing " earlier in the day" back stories. Loved this.
Surprisingly enjoyable story. I say surprisingly because the stories I tend to enjoy about the Amish are usually fairly sanitized. The characters are always attractive, godly, humble and joyful. This was not so in this book. The characters were real and relatable. We all know people who gossip, or have difficulties in their lives but I cared about these sisters. Even when I got annoyed, at times, I still cared. The author deserves kudos for that. The flow to the story was smooth and I enjoyed the technique of reading the result of something before you got the whole story. This was done by employing " earlier in the day" back stories. Loved this.
August 25, 2017
This was a fun different Amish story from a group of sisters view point. I think it may be a stretch to say that the income from the Whoopie Pie Bakerky was needed for the families it was believable. It was also a great lesson in how we each deal with stress in current ways & how secrets have a way of being revealed when we least expect it. It was a fun read that I looked forward to getting back to when i couldn't continue from cover to cover. Definitely worth my time.
February 14, 2020
Another wonder-gut Amish tale!
I love the sisters, and the story spun around them by Sarah Price is an excellent one! It's a story of faith that does not fail in the face of adversity, time and time again. You can see the Lord comes through for them in the most dire conditions, and love never fails.
I love the sisters, and the story spun around them by Sarah Price is an excellent one! It's a story of faith that does not fail in the face of adversity, time and time again. You can see the Lord comes through for them in the most dire conditions, and love never fails.
September 11, 2021
I need more!!
I can't believe there's no more ! Its over! I need more! I need to know more about Sadie, Jacob, Tobias, Susie and Marc and so many more of the amazing characters! What a great book! I love how different it was from so many of the Amish books that are out here. It was an insight into their lives and troubles and joys. I loved this!!!
I can't believe there's no more ! Its over! I need more! I need to know more about Sadie, Jacob, Tobias, Susie and Marc and so many more of the amazing characters! What a great book! I love how different it was from so many of the Amish books that are out here. It was an insight into their lives and troubles and joys. I loved this!!!
July 18, 2017
good family story.
This is a good story about how to handle each problem that comes up in a family, and with grace, and they do tend to come all at once! No one's family is perfect but we love them any way!
This is a good story about how to handle each problem that comes up in a family, and with grace, and they do tend to come all at once! No one's family is perfect but we love them any way!
November 1, 2018
Inspiring
This book will close to home for almost anyone who reads it. The trials the sisters endure are so real yet God is there to hold them up as they grow closer to Him through their trials. I absolutely love Sarah’s books!! Cannot get enough of them!!
This book will close to home for almost anyone who reads it. The trials the sisters endure are so real yet God is there to hold them up as they grow closer to Him through their trials. I absolutely love Sarah’s books!! Cannot get enough of them!!
December 5, 2016
Wonderful read!!!
I love reading stories about the amish! Sarah Price does it again, wonderful storyteller about hope, love, and an unwavering faith in God!
I love reading stories about the amish! Sarah Price does it again, wonderful storyteller about hope, love, and an unwavering faith in God!
August 16, 2017
Absolutely, positively enjoyed reading The Divine Secrets of the Whoopie Pie Sisters triology. Highly recommend.
November 8, 2018
Loved this book.
February 19, 2020
Wonderful read.
I would like to find out what happened to Lydia and Sadie.
Love the recipes.I know that I will try them.
I would like to find out what happened to Lydia and Sadie.
Love the recipes.I know that I will try them.
January 7, 2017
Nice story
Just when you think things can't get any worse, they do. While there were still quite a few grammar and spelling mistakes, I could still enjoy the story. It would be nice if authors would at least use grammarly.com to fix obvious mistakes.
Just when you think things can't get any worse, they do. While there were still quite a few grammar and spelling mistakes, I could still enjoy the story. It would be nice if authors would at least use grammarly.com to fix obvious mistakes.
February 28, 2017
Not your typical Amish story, this family has all the true ups and down of any family regardless of religion.
March 28, 2014
Lydia, Susie, Leah and Sadie are about as different as sisters can be, but they All come together at the "Whoopie Pie Place", where they bake and sell Whoopie Pies, shoo fly pies, fresh baked bread and Amish crafts. This is a story of the trials, joys, pains, sorrows and spats. Looking past the serene facade of the Amish community to see the gossip, the struggling marriages, illnesses and all the other things that are part of the human condition. Everything that effects one impacts the others.
Leah is by default the matriarch of the family, after the death of both parents in an accident, she runs the business that supports them all at least partly and is raising the younger kinner still left at home. With the leukemia of a younger brother, Tobias, her worries are adding up, always worrying about a relapse is always in the back of her mind. Lydia and Susie bicker constantly while cooking in the bakery. Lydia is often leaving early, complaining about aches and pains. Susie's husband is often angry and resents the time she spends at the bakery. Sadie is feeling tired more and more every day, but doesn't want to add more worry to Leah's already heavy burden.
This will be a book you won't want to put down, wanting to know what happens next!
Leah is by default the matriarch of the family, after the death of both parents in an accident, she runs the business that supports them all at least partly and is raising the younger kinner still left at home. With the leukemia of a younger brother, Tobias, her worries are adding up, always worrying about a relapse is always in the back of her mind. Lydia and Susie bicker constantly while cooking in the bakery. Lydia is often leaving early, complaining about aches and pains. Susie's husband is often angry and resents the time she spends at the bakery. Sadie is feeling tired more and more every day, but doesn't want to add more worry to Leah's already heavy burden.
This will be a book you won't want to put down, wanting to know what happens next!
January 1, 2015
This story follows four Amish sisters who run the Whoopie Pie Place bakery. Each sister has a secret she is keeping from her other sisters, and unknowingly, those secrets also impact the rest of the family. Little by little, balancing the responsibilities of their daily lives and the secrets they are trying to hide becomes harder to manage.
I really enjoyed this book much more than I expected too. This is not your typical Amish fiction; instead of making a romance central to the story, it instead is focused on the daily lives and relationships of family, especially those of the four sisters. It was a hard story to put down once I started reading, each chapter left me wanting to keep going to find out what happened next.
The ending was both satisfying, and left me wanting more at the same time. There is a sequel to this story, Whoopie Pie Place, which will be coming out sometime this year.
I really enjoyed this book much more than I expected too. This is not your typical Amish fiction; instead of making a romance central to the story, it instead is focused on the daily lives and relationships of family, especially those of the four sisters. It was a hard story to put down once I started reading, each chapter left me wanting to keep going to find out what happened next.
The ending was both satisfying, and left me wanting more at the same time. There is a sequel to this story, Whoopie Pie Place, which will be coming out sometime this year.
November 14, 2014
Different Amish story
Leah and her three sisters and two brothers and their spouses are living the plAin life. The sisters run The Woopie Pie Place where they sell bakery working together. This story is about the good and hard times the family endures. Illness, marriage problems, strife within the family. When huge orders for woopie pies and bread come in they are about to be overwhelmed with more problems that all need attention and need to be solved. The Amish community grapevine causes a big misunderstanding but it comes together to help in the end. If you like Amish stories you will want to read this book.
Leah and her three sisters and two brothers and their spouses are living the plAin life. The sisters run The Woopie Pie Place where they sell bakery working together. This story is about the good and hard times the family endures. Illness, marriage problems, strife within the family. When huge orders for woopie pies and bread come in they are about to be overwhelmed with more problems that all need attention and need to be solved. The Amish community grapevine causes a big misunderstanding but it comes together to help in the end. If you like Amish stories you will want to read this book.
June 29, 2015
A pleasant Amish novel
This book features 4 Amish sisters and their extended families. Each is struggling with her own challenges, and each has a role in their Whoopie Pie bakery, a tourist attraction and a financial necessity to help support them and their farms. The characters are more realistic than in other Amish novels I've read - they're trying to do their best, but they aren't saints. There's a lot about their faith in the novel, but it's presented in the context of their lives and struggles. There's no heavy lifting required of the reader here, but it's a nice, pleasant novel and a quick read.
This book features 4 Amish sisters and their extended families. Each is struggling with her own challenges, and each has a role in their Whoopie Pie bakery, a tourist attraction and a financial necessity to help support them and their farms. The characters are more realistic than in other Amish novels I've read - they're trying to do their best, but they aren't saints. There's a lot about their faith in the novel, but it's presented in the context of their lives and struggles. There's no heavy lifting required of the reader here, but it's a nice, pleasant novel and a quick read.
February 26, 2016
The Divine Secrets of the Whoopie Pie Sisters: The Complete Trilogy by Sarah Price is a delightful book to discover. I gave it five stars because it made me laugh, cry & ponder. I will remember these sisters for a long time.
"The Amish are people just like you & I. They, too, struggle with relationships, disappointments, questions of faith & even temptations, a fact that some Christians might not want to know, but exist among the Plain people as well."
I received a complimentary copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not influence my opinion for this review.
Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H...
"The Amish are people just like you & I. They, too, struggle with relationships, disappointments, questions of faith & even temptations, a fact that some Christians might not want to know, but exist among the Plain people as well."
I received a complimentary copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not influence my opinion for this review.
Link to purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H...
February 4, 2014
Sarah Whoopie pie Pam out did themselves !!!!
This is such a great series I bought the first two, but wanted to have it all together and I love the series. I breathes all again.What a GOOD READ .I was on edge of my seat. This was such an exciting series. This How could so much happen to open family. Cancer, uncovered secrets. This is a book you must read. I will say no more do not want to spoil it for you. There is so much going on it is hard to say much without giving away what will happen next.These two know how to keep you up all night. I want more!!!
This is such a great series I bought the first two, but wanted to have it all together and I love the series. I breathes all again.What a GOOD READ .I was on edge of my seat. This was such an exciting series. This How could so much happen to open family. Cancer, uncovered secrets. This is a book you must read. I will say no more do not want to spoil it for you. There is so much going on it is hard to say much without giving away what will happen next.These two know how to keep you up all night. I want more!!!
March 15, 2015
I’m surprised at how much I enjoyed this novel about four Amish sisters who run a family bakery. The eldest is the stalwart of the orphaned family. Another is dealing with a mentally abusive husband. Next comes the hypochondriacal sister. Finally, the youngest who puts forth nonstop effort in spite of illness. Two brothers round out the family, one of whom suffers a relapse of an earlier bout of leukemia. Throw in a natural disaster and you have enough challenges to try the faith of any human, Amish or not.
October 24, 2015
Fantastic family tale
I've just finished reading the fantastic family story of the Whoopie Pie Sisters. I enjoyed the way the story told about the individual sisters as well as their family and community members. This book will leave you feeling every emotion possible with its twists, turns, tragedies, and heart wrenching life happenings both good and bad. I loved this book and recommend it to be put on you to be read list or to read right this moment!
I've just finished reading the fantastic family story of the Whoopie Pie Sisters. I enjoyed the way the story told about the individual sisters as well as their family and community members. This book will leave you feeling every emotion possible with its twists, turns, tragedies, and heart wrenching life happenings both good and bad. I loved this book and recommend it to be put on you to be read list or to read right this moment!
January 12, 2022
This was certainly a welcoming addition to my library. The author took a step away from your typical Amish book. This is about family through and through and all the better that they were Amish characters. So much of Amish fiction has turned into Amish/English and this book was a wonderful representation of struggles and imperfect people who were also very interesting to read about.
August 2, 2014
Great book
Great book
This is different from most Amish books I have read. I like how the author intertwined four sisters lives and problems with a reality that life can be messy even for Amish people. I will definitely be on the lookout for more of this authors work.
Great book
This is different from most Amish books I have read. I like how the author intertwined four sisters lives and problems with a reality that life can be messy even for Amish people. I will definitely be on the lookout for more of this authors work.
April 2, 2014
I haven't seen many books about the amish that aren't romance novels and I don't like romance novels. However, this was a breath of fresh air. The amish lifestyle is captivating and the three sisters running their bakery with their three very different personalities makes for a good read.
June 29, 2016
Pleasantly Surprised
This book started off a bit slow for my tastes, but picked up at around the 30% mark. That was when I got to know the characters better and became more interested in the whole story. I f you are a fan of Amish books I would definitely recommend it!
This book started off a bit slow for my tastes, but picked up at around the 30% mark. That was when I got to know the characters better and became more interested in the whole story. I f you are a fan of Amish books I would definitely recommend it!
June 30, 2018
I loved this book ,it is about a group of sisters who run their mother business after her death. It talks about the problems they face in their lives and how they deal with them. There is lots of suspense and action. get the book and see what happens with the family.
February 19, 2014
I love reading about the Amish, and this was a new author for me and I loved this series so much I had to get another one by this author!
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