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An Amish Christmas Love
When Gregory Richler's girlfriend breaks up with him right before Christmas, it crushes his spirit. When the humbug of a holiday is over, he vows to never experience something like that again. He goes on a mission to find the love of his life by the following Christmas. Will he be able to live up to his promise, or is he bound to spend another holiday season without love?
- GenresAmish
158 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2014
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January 1, 2020
It’s Christmas and Gregory is desperate to find someone special to spend Christmas and more with. Finding love is more important than materialistic things, especially in the Amish community. Unfortunately, Gregory is having a string of bad luck and his love life isn’t going the way he would like.
I really like the narrator of this story. This is about the journey to finding the one rather than the chemistry. Overall a good performance.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really like the narrator of this story. This is about the journey to finding the one rather than the chemistry. Overall a good performance.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 22, 2021
I found this book to be rather tedious and boring. Gregory Richler thinks he has found his one true love, until she breaks it off. From then on, he is determined to find "the one". His search is desperate and I cringed at each of his attempts. He is certain that every woman of an age is perfect for him, already planning their life together after a five minute conversation. Of course, there is something about each of them that keeps that from happening. He finally meets Rebecca, another person suffering from heartbreak. Will they be able to overcome their sorrow and find a happily ever after together?
Another thing that bothered me about the book is the way the dialogues were written. All of them were "Blah, blah, blah" he said, "blah, blah blah", she uttered, "blah, blah, blah" he replied. After a while, it seemed very stilted. And, is an Amish man of 19 years really that desperate to find a wife?
The narrator did a decent job, but with the dialogues and storyline she was working with, there wasn't much more she could do. The book did have a few good insights about hope and positive thinking that saved it from being a complete snoozefest.
Another thing that bothered me about the book is the way the dialogues were written. All of them were "Blah, blah, blah" he said, "blah, blah blah", she uttered, "blah, blah, blah" he replied. After a while, it seemed very stilted. And, is an Amish man of 19 years really that desperate to find a wife?
The narrator did a decent job, but with the dialogues and storyline she was working with, there wasn't much more she could do. The book did have a few good insights about hope and positive thinking that saved it from being a complete snoozefest.
January 2, 2020
This story is written from the male perspective and the story is slow. The man is self abasing and he does a lot of pity parties. I'm glad he found someone to live his life with, because listening to his inner thoughts was sometimes painful. This story would have been done better with a male reader. The story itself is has long periods of nothing happening and I'm not sure that it is relevant to the story.
May 20, 2020
An Amish Christmas Love was a good read by Joseph Hersh. Gregory’s girlfriend breaks up with him right before Christmas and it crushes his spirit. After the holidays, he vows to never experience that again. He wants to find the love of his life before the next Christmas. I really enjoyed reading Gregory’s journey to love.
October 23, 2014
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
This is the second book I've read by Mr. Hersh. Unfortunately, I didn't like this book as much as the first. Don't get me wrong, the book has good points, however I believe it would be enjoyed more by the YA readers.
The premise of the book is good: Never stop looking for love. Although
Gregory's girlfriend had "broke" things off between them-at Christmas-
of all times, he did not give up on finding his "true love". Marriage among the Amish is what we call "a forever deal". In other words, there is no divorce, etc....it is until death do us part. This means that you need to be positive that your love is real and will last.
I liked the fact that it was brought to the reader's attention that he (meaning Gregory)might be coming off as "desperate". Nothing would have sent me running the other way faster! Very wise to point this fact out.
So, as mentioned earlier, while this was not my favorite book, I didn't totally dislike it. I only found a few editing errors (a big "dislike" of mine. The characters could use a little "fleshing out", but aside from that it wasn't bad.
This is the second book I've read by Mr. Hersh. Unfortunately, I didn't like this book as much as the first. Don't get me wrong, the book has good points, however I believe it would be enjoyed more by the YA readers.
The premise of the book is good: Never stop looking for love. Although
Gregory's girlfriend had "broke" things off between them-at Christmas-
of all times, he did not give up on finding his "true love". Marriage among the Amish is what we call "a forever deal". In other words, there is no divorce, etc....it is until death do us part. This means that you need to be positive that your love is real and will last.
I liked the fact that it was brought to the reader's attention that he (meaning Gregory)might be coming off as "desperate". Nothing would have sent me running the other way faster! Very wise to point this fact out.
So, as mentioned earlier, while this was not my favorite book, I didn't totally dislike it. I only found a few editing errors (a big "dislike" of mine. The characters could use a little "fleshing out", but aside from that it wasn't bad.
October 7, 2014
I received this book free from the author. It is the second book of his I have read.
Gregory is a traditional kind of guy and isn't much interested in the opportunities opened up by Rumspringa. He wants the happily ever after that finding the right woman can bring, and he thinks he's got it. But then she tells him it's not working out, and moves on to someone else. Gregory's not sure what happened. He can't seem to get a break in the romance department. He finds that negativity is taking too much of a hold in his life and tries to change his attitude in hopes that a positive attitude and a lot of prayer will help him find his true love.
It's a great love story because it's not all hearts and flowers. Gregory struggles with real issues. He overcomes them in a way we can all learn from. And I am now in the greatest mood!!!! All that positive thinking of Gregory's seems to have had a fantastic side effect :-)
Gregory is a traditional kind of guy and isn't much interested in the opportunities opened up by Rumspringa. He wants the happily ever after that finding the right woman can bring, and he thinks he's got it. But then she tells him it's not working out, and moves on to someone else. Gregory's not sure what happened. He can't seem to get a break in the romance department. He finds that negativity is taking too much of a hold in his life and tries to change his attitude in hopes that a positive attitude and a lot of prayer will help him find his true love.
It's a great love story because it's not all hearts and flowers. Gregory struggles with real issues. He overcomes them in a way we can all learn from. And I am now in the greatest mood!!!! All that positive thinking of Gregory's seems to have had a fantastic side effect :-)
December 19, 2015
A lovely festive romance centred around the Amish community.
A gentle yet believable love story that relates the courting ambitions and heartbreak of a boy named Gregory.
He is continually looking for love in his life and observes all the "dating" rituals of the Amish, taking the girl on buggy rides and being very courteous and respectful yet he STILL cannot find a romantic interest and he vows that this Christmas is going to be different and things start to look up when he meets Rebecca a waitress.
A sweet and tender story that is in many was fascinating as readers get to learn a lot about the differences in the Amish way of life.
A festive story with a difference.
A gentle yet believable love story that relates the courting ambitions and heartbreak of a boy named Gregory.
He is continually looking for love in his life and observes all the "dating" rituals of the Amish, taking the girl on buggy rides and being very courteous and respectful yet he STILL cannot find a romantic interest and he vows that this Christmas is going to be different and things start to look up when he meets Rebecca a waitress.
A sweet and tender story that is in many was fascinating as readers get to learn a lot about the differences in the Amish way of life.
A festive story with a difference.
December 15, 2019
Gregory had been courting thoughts of marriage and settling down when she broke it off. Following the guidelines for courting. With another disappointment, wants to make changes within himself, being positive, to finding a true love. Which with the Amish is a lifetime. Good story of heartbreak, and how he handle it. Have read other stories by author and all have been good Liked the narration, which brought this story to life.
By Julie Lancelot
By Julie Lancelot
December 7, 2014
Learning patience
Thinking he has found the one to marry, she breaks his heart when she wants someone else. He is ready to get married but finding a match with a broken heart doesn't work. Even his mother's matchmaking falls flat. He learns to keep faith and become less desperate to marry. It has a good ending. I enjoyed the read.
Thinking he has found the one to marry, she breaks his heart when she wants someone else. He is ready to get married but finding a match with a broken heart doesn't work. Even his mother's matchmaking falls flat. He learns to keep faith and become less desperate to marry. It has a good ending. I enjoyed the read.
October 10, 2014
Good for teens
This is a story that would be good for young teens.. The story shows that not all people you date is meant to be and does take many ups and downs. I think it is not Avery exciting story for an adult ,but great for a teen.
This is a story that would be good for young teens.. The story shows that not all people you date is meant to be and does take many ups and downs. I think it is not Avery exciting story for an adult ,but great for a teen.
January 6, 2015
I enjoyed reading An Amish Christmas Love. It was a nice quick read.
It had a few editing errors, but nothing that I thought took away from the story.
I received a copy of this book from the author and asked to leave a review if I enjoyed it.
It had a few editing errors, but nothing that I thought took away from the story.
I received a copy of this book from the author and asked to leave a review if I enjoyed it.
December 4, 2016
I enjoyed reading this love story written from the man's perspective. Showcases how keeping on with your eyes focused on Gott leads to the best path. Nicely written. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
April 11, 2016
An Amish Christmas Love
Well written, good read recommend this book. The Amish culture is interesting and different. Enjoy this book a nice easy read.
Well written, good read recommend this book. The Amish culture is interesting and different. Enjoy this book a nice easy read.
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