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Amish Roads #2
Crossroads
Emma decided long ago that she was going to marry Isaac Stoltzfus. Since she was ten, she'd dreamt of being Isaac's wife, of fixing up a small farmhouse, of raising boppli together. But now, Isaac's Rumschpringe has introduced him to new ways—and much to Emma's dismay, Isaac seems to be enjoying them. Is the man Emma now sees in Isaac the same man she fell in love with all those years ago? He seems more like a stranger who wears jeans and a short haircut and listens to rock music. He has moved out of his parents home, gotten a job, and worse, wants Emma to join him in the Englisch world. How can she possibly leave behind her family, friends, church—and all the dreams she once had for her future with Isaac? But if she loves him, how can she not? Emma is at a crossroads. And her decision will change her life forever.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 5, 2014
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Barbara Cameron
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CBD, CBA, and ECPA bestselling author of 24 books (including new series upcoming for Abingdon Press in 2011/2012) including fiction and non-fiction books for Abingdon Press, Thomas Nelson, Harlequin, and other publishers.
I sold three films to HBO/Cinemax and am the first winner of the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award.
My two novellas won the 2nd and 3rd place in the Inspirational Readers Choice Contest from the Faith, Love, and Hope chapter of RWA. Both were finalists for the novella category of the Carol Award of the American Christian Writers Award (ACFW).
CBD, CBA, and ECPA bestselling author of 24 books (including new series upcoming for Abingdon Press in 2011/2012) including fiction and non-fiction books for Abingdon Press, Thomas Nelson, Harlequin, and other publishers.
I sold three films to HBO/Cinemax and am the first winner of the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award.
My two novellas won the 2nd and 3rd place in the Inspirational Readers Choice Contest from the Faith, Love, and Hope chapter of RWA. Both were finalists for the novella category of the Carol Award of the American Christian Writers Award (ACFW).
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March 25, 2015
Let me start out by saying that overall, I liked the book. I like Barbara Cameron's writing style as well.
With this book, for me, there were some confusing and annoying parts. For instance, it's relayed several times how strict the bishop is, but yet nearly every Amish character in the book has a cell phone. There's no mention of it being a "New Order Amish" district. Even the parents have cell phones. How do they charge the phones?
Then, on page 85, Emma is telling Levi about herself. She says, "I have an older sister, Lizzie, and two annoying younger brothers." On page 227, Lizzie says, "You know what, Emma?...You're the best big sister ever."
Wait. In the beginning of the book, Lizzie was the older sister.
It seems Emma spends a fair amount of her time "punching" her pillow in this book too. That was irritating.
I know it sounds like I didn't like the book...I did...I just don't like inconsistencies because it means someone (several people?) isn't/aren't doing their job.
With this book, for me, there were some confusing and annoying parts. For instance, it's relayed several times how strict the bishop is, but yet nearly every Amish character in the book has a cell phone. There's no mention of it being a "New Order Amish" district. Even the parents have cell phones. How do they charge the phones?
Then, on page 85, Emma is telling Levi about herself. She says, "I have an older sister, Lizzie, and two annoying younger brothers." On page 227, Lizzie says, "You know what, Emma?...You're the best big sister ever."
Wait. In the beginning of the book, Lizzie was the older sister.
It seems Emma spends a fair amount of her time "punching" her pillow in this book too. That was irritating.
I know it sounds like I didn't like the book...I did...I just don't like inconsistencies because it means someone (several people?) isn't/aren't doing their job.
September 9, 2014
I like to read books about the Amish. I was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - near the Amana Colonies and often made visits there for the delicious food and carefully made crafts. This book, however, had little to no plot at all. It spent a lot of time mentioning making tea and coffee and was repetative in so many other ways. Actually nothing happened. There was no plot. When I got to the end I turned another page, thinking it would continue, and found some Amish recipes. I will try a few of them, however. They sound good!
October 11, 2014
Emma has known Isaac since she was a child and they attended school together. From the time she was ten years old she always dreamed of marrying him and having his children.
Isaac’s “rumschpringe” has frightened Emma when she sees his haircut, the clothes he is wearing, and the music he listens to and even worse the request he asks of her. Never before did she ever feel threatened in their relationship or thought it would not work out. Now that she is introduced to Issac’s “new world” she has to make a huge decision.
The characters in this book are so real and we learn about how Amish families are constantly helping and doing for other members of the community. Emma’s problem is will she have to make a choice.
I truly enjoyed this story and the background information we learn about the Amish. A wonderful read.
Isaac’s “rumschpringe” has frightened Emma when she sees his haircut, the clothes he is wearing, and the music he listens to and even worse the request he asks of her. Never before did she ever feel threatened in their relationship or thought it would not work out. Now that she is introduced to Issac’s “new world” she has to make a huge decision.
The characters in this book are so real and we learn about how Amish families are constantly helping and doing for other members of the community. Emma’s problem is will she have to make a choice.
I truly enjoyed this story and the background information we learn about the Amish. A wonderful read.
August 9, 2016
I have been struggling with how to review this book. I can't decide between giving it a 3 or a 3.5. It is somewhere in that range for me.
I liked the plot. The characters felt flat. It felt like I was watching them from a distance and not getting to know them or feel their emotion. It felt like they could have been developed a bit more.
The writing and dialogue felt disjointed. It just didn't flow. The copy I was reading is an ARC, so I am hopeful that some of this will be cleaned up a bit in the final.
I didn't dislike the book. I liked it, and it has really good potential. I will definitely be reading more of Barbara's books.
*I received this book from Goodreads as part of their first-reads program.
I liked the plot. The characters felt flat. It felt like I was watching them from a distance and not getting to know them or feel their emotion. It felt like they could have been developed a bit more.
The writing and dialogue felt disjointed. It just didn't flow. The copy I was reading is an ARC, so I am hopeful that some of this will be cleaned up a bit in the final.
I didn't dislike the book. I liked it, and it has really good potential. I will definitely be reading more of Barbara's books.
*I received this book from Goodreads as part of their first-reads program.
August 17, 2016
If you love Amish fiction, this series should be right at the top of your to read list.
Emma knew as a child she wanted to marry Issac. Issac was always a little determined but during Rumschspringa Issac decides the rules of the Ordung are too strict and he moves out, cuts his hair, rents an apartment, drinks, wears jeans and listens to rock music. Issac asks Emma to join him. Emma, who has always been compliant to Issac now has a decision to make. She has come to the crossroads in her life. Very good book. Filled with little quotes of wisdom and Emma's growing understanding of who she is and what sustaining love truly means.
Emma knew as a child she wanted to marry Issac. Issac was always a little determined but during Rumschspringa Issac decides the rules of the Ordung are too strict and he moves out, cuts his hair, rents an apartment, drinks, wears jeans and listens to rock music. Issac asks Emma to join him. Emma, who has always been compliant to Issac now has a decision to make. She has come to the crossroads in her life. Very good book. Filled with little quotes of wisdom and Emma's growing understanding of who she is and what sustaining love truly means.
September 28, 2014
A book worth reading. Falling in love at a young age and knowing that this is the person you want to marry and raise a family with. Things change for Emma when Isaac cuts his hair and rents house in town. Asking Emma to do something that goes against all she believes in put a strain on their relationship. Will Isaac realize his mistakes before it is to late. You must read to find out. I loved this story and so will you.
September 5, 2018
I bought the audiobook version. Book one was good, but this one didn't hold my attention. By mid-way I skipped to the last few chapters of the book and I felt the same way. Every other Amish person had a cell phone which I thought was weird. It ending had nothing for you to cling on, I was expecting something more. I will continue the with the last book only because I want to complete this series.
February 26, 2023
I enjoyed listening to this story of Emma,Isaac and their community. I felt like I got to know many of the characters and this one felt more in a longer timeline to get to the ending than other amish books I have read.
January 24, 2022
I love any and all of Barbara Cameron's books. She is very talented writer and I look forward to anything with her name as author. This set of books did not disappoint.
July 13, 2024
this was a very good book
December 21, 2015
winsome characters; interesting culture
In some physical or experiential crossroads one pathway or highway sometimes lies at right angles to the other, so logically they begin and end in different places at different directions on the map. At other times one road intersects another road here and there, but both have the same origin and destination. You truly could claim every moment is a crossroads, every moment contain kairos possibilities, though deciding the basic trajectory of the rest of your days when you're still in your teens or barely our of those years is scary. And honestly, these days most middle-class North Americans don't need to make most of those major decisions quite that young.
Barbara Cameron's well-written, leisurely-paced Crossroads is mostly about Isaac and Emma, a personable, young unmarried "Pennsylvania Dutch" (Deutsch) Amish couple. You may have heard that some teenaged and early 20-something Amish take months or a couple years away from the Amish ways to participate in non-Amish "Englisch" customs to help them decide whether or not to join the church and spend the rest of their lives as Amish insiders. The novel brings us closeup views of Isaac's Rumspringa (Rumschpringe, Rumshpringa, "running around') as he cuts his hair, rents his own abode and stakes out at least a temporary existence some distance away from the people and the place where he grew up. We also get a lot of Emma's reactions to Isaac's running-around!
Cameron depicts people and overall environment well with her prose, though I kept longing for visuals—drawings, photos, videos of everyone and everywhere, but reading this book encourages me to find some of my own. The glossary at the end explains that the Ordnung, or order of living, is somewhat different in every Amish group. The bishop, or ecclesiastical leader defines a lot of the rules and regulations for the community he pastors. Just as with any other organizational leaders, some bishops are more approachable and less legalistic, others are the opposite. In a first or second world country, no one truly can live completely "off the grid," but I assume the houses in Emma's and Isaac's community didn't have electricity, but used candles and lanterns, cooked with wood—or maybe coal? Pennsylvania is coal country. Like young people almost everywhere – and it doesn't end when chronological youth comes to a close – Isaac and Emma find themselves needing to sort through the complexities of relationships, the future uncertainties, the difficulties of making binding decisions (baptism, marriage) without as much information as they wished they had.
I found it interesting and surprising that although families and characters in Crossroads aren't assimilated or integrated into the surrounding "Englisch" /American Pennsylvania culture, they hover on its periphery and (for example) take advantage of tourist dollars and pizza parlors, though I'd guess that varies widely between Amish communities. Back of the book includes recipes, but only four! Again, pictures would have been an asset, though the author's vivid food descriptions in the book were quite mouth-watering. The glossary explains some terms; we get a short rundown of the Amish Roads series concept, and a teaser for the third book of the series.
In some physical or experiential crossroads one pathway or highway sometimes lies at right angles to the other, so logically they begin and end in different places at different directions on the map. At other times one road intersects another road here and there, but both have the same origin and destination. You truly could claim every moment is a crossroads, every moment contain kairos possibilities, though deciding the basic trajectory of the rest of your days when you're still in your teens or barely our of those years is scary. And honestly, these days most middle-class North Americans don't need to make most of those major decisions quite that young.
Barbara Cameron's well-written, leisurely-paced Crossroads is mostly about Isaac and Emma, a personable, young unmarried "Pennsylvania Dutch" (Deutsch) Amish couple. You may have heard that some teenaged and early 20-something Amish take months or a couple years away from the Amish ways to participate in non-Amish "Englisch" customs to help them decide whether or not to join the church and spend the rest of their lives as Amish insiders. The novel brings us closeup views of Isaac's Rumspringa (Rumschpringe, Rumshpringa, "running around') as he cuts his hair, rents his own abode and stakes out at least a temporary existence some distance away from the people and the place where he grew up. We also get a lot of Emma's reactions to Isaac's running-around!
Cameron depicts people and overall environment well with her prose, though I kept longing for visuals—drawings, photos, videos of everyone and everywhere, but reading this book encourages me to find some of my own. The glossary at the end explains that the Ordnung, or order of living, is somewhat different in every Amish group. The bishop, or ecclesiastical leader defines a lot of the rules and regulations for the community he pastors. Just as with any other organizational leaders, some bishops are more approachable and less legalistic, others are the opposite. In a first or second world country, no one truly can live completely "off the grid," but I assume the houses in Emma's and Isaac's community didn't have electricity, but used candles and lanterns, cooked with wood—or maybe coal? Pennsylvania is coal country. Like young people almost everywhere – and it doesn't end when chronological youth comes to a close – Isaac and Emma find themselves needing to sort through the complexities of relationships, the future uncertainties, the difficulties of making binding decisions (baptism, marriage) without as much information as they wished they had.
I found it interesting and surprising that although families and characters in Crossroads aren't assimilated or integrated into the surrounding "Englisch" /American Pennsylvania culture, they hover on its periphery and (for example) take advantage of tourist dollars and pizza parlors, though I'd guess that varies widely between Amish communities. Back of the book includes recipes, but only four! Again, pictures would have been an asset, though the author's vivid food descriptions in the book were quite mouth-watering. The glossary explains some terms; we get a short rundown of the Amish Roads series concept, and a teaser for the third book of the series.
September 5, 2014
"Crossroads"
By Barbara Cameron
For those who enjoy reading Amish Fiction, this is definitely a book to put on your "to read" list! "Crossroads" is the second in Barbara's newest series, "Amish Roads" , following "A Road Unknown". Since I loved the first in the series, I was not surprised that this book was equally well written and a totally enjoyable read.
Synopsis: Emma, the main character, had decided long ago that she was going to marry Isaac Stoltzfus. In her childhood, she had dreamed of being Isaac's wife, of fixing up a small farm house and of raising a family together. BUT there is a major upheaval in her well laid plans- during Isaac's Rumschpringe , he has been introduced to new ways and has found that he enjoys them greatly. Emma is shocked and dismayed!!This was certainly not expected.
Emma is now wondering if Isaac is the same gentle man with whom she fell in love. He has become a stranger, much like an Englischer, wearing jeans, a short haircut and listens to strange rock music!! He moved out of his parents' farm, has gotten a job and expects Emma to join him in this new Englisch world much to her dismay.
Emma is faced with a life changing decision. How can she ever leave her family, friends and church. All of her dreams are shattered. But, she still loves him! Can you ignore that pull of love?? She is truly at a crossroads in her life. What will she choose??
I found myself totally engrossed from the first page of this book. In fact, I had a very difficult time putting it down long enough to eat and sleep.The world passed me by, as I lived Emma's life full of changes and challenges. An easy character to identify with, she became my best friend. Barbara describes her characters in such a believable, realistic way, you find yourself living the Amish life and feeling their every emotion.
The plot is believable and is very well developed. It moves along at a quick pace, while still allowing you absorb the implications and surprises along the way. Just enough twists and turns were there, to keep you glued to the page.
This book could be a stand alone book. It is not necessary to have read Book One in the series to enjoy it, although it does add more meaning to the story.
Definitely , a must read for all Amish fiction lovers!! That doesn't mean others wouldn't enjoy it!!
Eagerly awaiting the next in this series!!
The ebook was supplied by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
August 22, 2014
crossroads by Barbara Cameron
Emma decided long ago that she was going to marry Isaac Stoltzfus. Since she was ten, she’d dreamt of being Isaac’s wife, of fixing up a small farmhouse, of raising boppli together. But now, Isaac’s Rumschpringe has introduced him to new ways—and much to Emma’s dismay, Isaac seems to be enjoying them.
Is the man Emma now sees in Isaac the same man she fell in love with all those years ago? He seems more like a stranger who wears jeans and a short haircut and listens to rock music. He has moved out of his parents home, gotten a job, and worse, wants Emma to join him in the Englisch world. How can she possibly leave behind her family, friends, church—and all the dreams she once had for her future with Isaac? But if she loves him, how can she not? Emma is at a crossroads. And her decision will change her life forever.
why does Emma say no to Isaac?
when Isaac friend Davey has an accident how does Isaac show he is starting to think of others?
how does Davey shows his appreciation for Isaac ?
will Emma and Isaac be more than friends?
what is the amish word for a running around period?
Crossroads: by Barbara Cameron is a wonderful well written 5 stars book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Barbara Cameron.
A Road Unknown: Amish Roads Book 1
Crossroads: Amish Roads Series Book 2
Amish Roads Series one true path book 3
Quilts of Lancaster County
1. A Time to Love
2. A Time to Heal
3. A Time for Peace
4. Annie's Christmas Wish
Scraps of Evidence: Quilts of Love Series by Barbara Cameron
Emma decided long ago that she was going to marry Isaac Stoltzfus. Since she was ten, she’d dreamt of being Isaac’s wife, of fixing up a small farmhouse, of raising boppli together. But now, Isaac’s Rumschpringe has introduced him to new ways—and much to Emma’s dismay, Isaac seems to be enjoying them.
Is the man Emma now sees in Isaac the same man she fell in love with all those years ago? He seems more like a stranger who wears jeans and a short haircut and listens to rock music. He has moved out of his parents home, gotten a job, and worse, wants Emma to join him in the Englisch world. How can she possibly leave behind her family, friends, church—and all the dreams she once had for her future with Isaac? But if she loves him, how can she not? Emma is at a crossroads. And her decision will change her life forever.
why does Emma say no to Isaac?
when Isaac friend Davey has an accident how does Isaac show he is starting to think of others?
how does Davey shows his appreciation for Isaac ?
will Emma and Isaac be more than friends?
what is the amish word for a running around period?
Crossroads: by Barbara Cameron is a wonderful well written 5 stars book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Barbara Cameron.
A Road Unknown: Amish Roads Book 1
Crossroads: Amish Roads Series Book 2
Amish Roads Series one true path book 3
Quilts of Lancaster County
1. A Time to Love
2. A Time to Heal
3. A Time for Peace
4. Annie's Christmas Wish
Scraps of Evidence: Quilts of Love Series by Barbara Cameron
September 19, 2014
Ever since she was a child, Emma has dreamed of marrying Isaac Stoltzfus. Like all Amish women, Emma has always let Isaac has his way, sometimes to her later regret. But now Isaac is in his Rumschpringe and Emma feels like she doesn't know him anymore. When Isaac wants her to do something that is totally against her upbringing, Emma finally stands up to him and their relationship is threatened. Emma and Isaac both have decisions to make decisions that will forever change their lives.
"Crossroads" is the nicely done second book in Barbara Cameron's Amish Road series. Even though I never read the first book (A Road Unknown: Amish Roads | Book 1) I never felt lost and quickly got caught up in the lives of the characters in the book. Emma is a nicely written character - in love with Isaac her whole life, not sure if she can except the way he is becoming yet not sure she can imagine a life without him. Just when you think Emma is a bit too unforgiving of Isaac, Cameron drops a bit of a bombshell and you realize she needs to give herself before she can forgive Isaac. As for Isaac, he is also a well-written character - not as rebellious as perhaps he thinks he is but needing to get in touch with his own feelings and actions before he can commit to Emma or anyone else. Besides Isaac and Emma's story there various smaller plot lines in the book - some happy, some sad. All of these are well done and make for a very enjoyable book to read.
"Crossroads" is a nicely done Amish romance.
"Crossroads" is the nicely done second book in Barbara Cameron's Amish Road series. Even though I never read the first book (A Road Unknown: Amish Roads | Book 1) I never felt lost and quickly got caught up in the lives of the characters in the book. Emma is a nicely written character - in love with Isaac her whole life, not sure if she can except the way he is becoming yet not sure she can imagine a life without him. Just when you think Emma is a bit too unforgiving of Isaac, Cameron drops a bit of a bombshell and you realize she needs to give herself before she can forgive Isaac. As for Isaac, he is also a well-written character - not as rebellious as perhaps he thinks he is but needing to get in touch with his own feelings and actions before he can commit to Emma or anyone else. Besides Isaac and Emma's story there various smaller plot lines in the book - some happy, some sad. All of these are well done and make for a very enjoyable book to read.
"Crossroads" is a nicely done Amish romance.
August 9, 2014
A story that really could happen in any culture, boy loves girl, and girl doesn’t want to loose boy she loves. Does she move in with him without the benefit of marriage, knowing that doing so she will be looked down by the people of her faith, and for her to compromise her beliefs? What a choice for her, she is at the crossroads in her decision, and no one should have to choose love or loose all that she cherishes.
This is living in an Amish culture, and shunning is what will happen to Emma if she chooses to move in and live with her childhood sweetheart Isaac. Can see how Emma felt her world was crashing down around her, and how she chooses.
We learn and experience a lot of good learning life lessons here, and we also experience some very serious decisions. Some are so heart breaking, and others are very scary. We enter into the lives of several of people and learn how their faith enters into each of their decisions, and others we hope will learn to lean on God.
Come along and enjoy emersion in Amish society and see the life changing decisions being made. Will each of our new friends make the right choices or will we be saying goodbye? I enjoyed reading this book, and my heart ached for some of the choices, and life happenings here. Enjoy!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Abingdon Press, and was not required to give a positive review.
This is living in an Amish culture, and shunning is what will happen to Emma if she chooses to move in and live with her childhood sweetheart Isaac. Can see how Emma felt her world was crashing down around her, and how she chooses.
We learn and experience a lot of good learning life lessons here, and we also experience some very serious decisions. Some are so heart breaking, and others are very scary. We enter into the lives of several of people and learn how their faith enters into each of their decisions, and others we hope will learn to lean on God.
Come along and enjoy emersion in Amish society and see the life changing decisions being made. Will each of our new friends make the right choices or will we be saying goodbye? I enjoyed reading this book, and my heart ached for some of the choices, and life happenings here. Enjoy!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Abingdon Press, and was not required to give a positive review.
May 4, 2015
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Emma decided when she was eight that she was going to marry Isaac Stoltzfus. All she wanted to be his wife, raise a family and own a small farm house together.
Isaac is going through Rumschpringe where he is thrown into different directions as he experience new things as he moves out of his parents home. Emma is a bit disappointed as he seems to be enjoying himself and is thrown when he asks her to move in before marriage as she thought they would be married in the fall.
Confused she breaks off her relationship with him, telling she could not move in without marriage first. She is at a crossroad with her life as she once thought she wanted and that the man she loves seems to be different than whom she fell in love.
To make matters more complicated there is a new man in town and she ends out going out with him. Isaac finds himself unintentionally going out with a local girl who invites him to dinner at her parents home and attending a picnic with her.
Can these two find their common ground again as they still love each other? Will be able to accept each world in each other’s life? It shows even Amish romances are not always easy even when love is involved. A nice story that we all can relate to even the non Amish.
Emma decided when she was eight that she was going to marry Isaac Stoltzfus. All she wanted to be his wife, raise a family and own a small farm house together.
Isaac is going through Rumschpringe where he is thrown into different directions as he experience new things as he moves out of his parents home. Emma is a bit disappointed as he seems to be enjoying himself and is thrown when he asks her to move in before marriage as she thought they would be married in the fall.
Confused she breaks off her relationship with him, telling she could not move in without marriage first. She is at a crossroad with her life as she once thought she wanted and that the man she loves seems to be different than whom she fell in love.
To make matters more complicated there is a new man in town and she ends out going out with him. Isaac finds himself unintentionally going out with a local girl who invites him to dinner at her parents home and attending a picnic with her.
Can these two find their common ground again as they still love each other? Will be able to accept each world in each other’s life? It shows even Amish romances are not always easy even when love is involved. A nice story that we all can relate to even the non Amish.
November 4, 2014
This is a good story about two young Amish people who have "loved" each other since grade school. Emma loves her Amish life and is looking forward to getting married and raising children. Isaac is not so sure he loves the Amish life. He has moved out of his parents home and rented a small cottage and is enjoying his running around stage of life. He has taken to living like the English to the point of even drinking alcohol.
Emma is not sure she likes what Isaac is doing but she is tolerating his experimenting. But then he suddenly asks her to move in with him, before they get married. She is shocked and angered by his request. How could he think such a thing. They would be shunned by the community. She says no and their relationship seems to end.
The story will be about Isaac learning what is valuable to him. He will learn what life without Emma is like and will have to decide what he will do about joining the church. His friend Davy is working with him as a roofer and they seem to be headed the wrong way.
An accident on the job will jar Isaac into looking at life a bit different once again. What will the outcome be.
The story is nicely written and enjoyable to read. For my first time reading a Barbara Cameron novel I did enjoy it very much. I'm sure you will as well.
Emma is not sure she likes what Isaac is doing but she is tolerating his experimenting. But then he suddenly asks her to move in with him, before they get married. She is shocked and angered by his request. How could he think such a thing. They would be shunned by the community. She says no and their relationship seems to end.
The story will be about Isaac learning what is valuable to him. He will learn what life without Emma is like and will have to decide what he will do about joining the church. His friend Davy is working with him as a roofer and they seem to be headed the wrong way.
An accident on the job will jar Isaac into looking at life a bit different once again. What will the outcome be.
The story is nicely written and enjoyable to read. For my first time reading a Barbara Cameron novel I did enjoy it very much. I'm sure you will as well.
July 3, 2015
This is the second book in the Amish Road series and I enjoyed it very much. Usually I am one to stay away from religious themed books because I feel that as a non-religious person I wouldn't have anything much in common with the characters, their development or their lifestyles. Lately however, the Amish themed books have been piquing my curiosity and the reviews for this got me even me curious.
This book is about what happens when an Amish young man takes his Rumschpringe just a tad too far and this is true for both the main character Isaac and his best friend. Sort of an Amish 'bad-boy' romance!
Now Emma is faced with two different roads. Does she take the one she know so well, or does she try a different one. Will Emma learn to be her own woman or will she always be Isaac's shadow and always bend to his will.
What did find a little disconcerting was that these Amish must have been from a group that is really embracing English technology and other things as well. I know there are different Churches and some are a little more lenient, but this book really came off as a less than Amish look at life...at least for me.
I did enjoy looking at the Amish from a different perspective.
This book is about what happens when an Amish young man takes his Rumschpringe just a tad too far and this is true for both the main character Isaac and his best friend. Sort of an Amish 'bad-boy' romance!
Now Emma is faced with two different roads. Does she take the one she know so well, or does she try a different one. Will Emma learn to be her own woman or will she always be Isaac's shadow and always bend to his will.
What did find a little disconcerting was that these Amish must have been from a group that is really embracing English technology and other things as well. I know there are different Churches and some are a little more lenient, but this book really came off as a less than Amish look at life...at least for me.
I did enjoy looking at the Amish from a different perspective.
July 13, 2016
Crossroads by Barbara Cameron is truly a good book. It touches your heart and the characters are believable with their flaws, their faith, the hurt they feel and the love they have for others. Emma has loved Isaac since they were children. Just when she thought they would be getting married Isaac starts acting like a stranger. He seems to be wanting to become English. When he asks Emma something she immediately breaks up with him. Does she follow her heart and leave the Amish to be with Isaac or lose Isaac and stay within her community, church and family. Isaac needs to grow up and decide what he truly wants. I enjoyed this book as I do all of Barbara Cameron's books. She always touches my heart with her writing, her faith and her understanding of human nature. If you enjoy reading about the Amish, human nature and romance then this book is for you. I won this book in a contest and loved it. No one asked me to leave a review but when I enjoy one this much I leave reviews. Hope this books blesses you as it did me.
November 18, 2014
I enjoyed Emma's story. I love her heart... that she thinks of others first, that she is compassionate and considerate, that she hurts... makes her real to me, if that makes sense. I love Isaac, that he questions things and isn't just quick to jump right in and be a "follower". The side characters really broke my heart...Elizabeth and Saul, yeah, I could really relate to them and teared up reading their tale. Emma's parents... I think I'm right there at the stage they are... curious if their daughter is getting married, but not really wanting to get in the middle of things. I saw so much of my life in this book that it was a bit startling! Such a sweet story with a beautiful outcome of forgiveness!
I highly recommend!
(I forgot to add that the recipes in the back look so yummy! I wish there were a pattern for Emma's baskets, though! Think I need to search for a tutorial and/or pattern!)
I highly recommend!
(I forgot to add that the recipes in the back look so yummy! I wish there were a pattern for Emma's baskets, though! Think I need to search for a tutorial and/or pattern!)
August 4, 2014
First of all, I LOVE the cover! It invited me to want to read this book. Second, I like Barbara Cameron's books and I have read most of them - another reason to choose this book. I would say for the most part this is a slice of life Amish fiction novel. The characters are likable, having the same questions and doubts we do, and most importantly they have the capacity and ability to grow and change. There are no huge issues visited, but many smaller ones that we Englisch can certainly relate to. It was kind of nice to read a slice of life with normal and understandable problems. One thing that surprised me was that the use of a cell phone seemed normal to this group of Amish. I am always surprised at how different groups view modern conveniences, and how different bishops respond. This was a great summer read!
November 20, 2014
This is the second book in this series. I really liked it and I wish I had read the first one. I will have to go back and read it now. It was fine reading it without having read the first one, but I just liked it so much that I want to read the first one. Planning what we want for our life is a pretty common thing to do. Unfortunately, sometimes our plans do not always work the way we plan them, as is the case for Emma. Her life is completely derailed when the guy she has planned to spend the rest of her life with begins doing things during his Rumschpringe that make her think twice about being with him. Follow the story of their journey through this time and how God works through them both. I loved watching them as they learned to navigate through it. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a great Amish story.
August 11, 2014
I love Amish fiction. I like the simple way of life, the lack of modern gadgets which is why I was a bit surprised to find all the characters using mobile phones! Keep meaning to google this to see if it is in fact the case these days.
Apart from that one little annoyance, this was a very enjoyable story which brought home the decisions young Amish have to make during their 'Rumspringa' year. A very confusing time where the choices made will impact on the rest of their life. Add in a sprinkling of other characters and families and this was a very entertaining read - apart from the question of the mobile phones, of course!
Apart from that one little annoyance, this was a very enjoyable story which brought home the decisions young Amish have to make during their 'Rumspringa' year. A very confusing time where the choices made will impact on the rest of their life. Add in a sprinkling of other characters and families and this was a very entertaining read - apart from the question of the mobile phones, of course!
August 31, 2014
I won this book as a FirstRead.
Emma has been in love with Isaac since she was 10 and has shown that love by going along with whatever he wants. However, during his rumschpringe, rents his own house. When he asks Emma to move in with him, he has gone too far, and Emma refuses. Will their love survive Isaac's new love of Englisch ways?
This was a very enjoyable story, and the questions and problems that Emma and Isaac face are ones that we can relate to in our own lives. I was surprised to see that all the characters in the story seemed to have cell phones. I enjoyed the scenes where Emma worked at Stitches in Time.
Emma has been in love with Isaac since she was 10 and has shown that love by going along with whatever he wants. However, during his rumschpringe, rents his own house. When he asks Emma to move in with him, he has gone too far, and Emma refuses. Will their love survive Isaac's new love of Englisch ways?
This was a very enjoyable story, and the questions and problems that Emma and Isaac face are ones that we can relate to in our own lives. I was surprised to see that all the characters in the story seemed to have cell phones. I enjoyed the scenes where Emma worked at Stitches in Time.
August 31, 2014
I won this book as an ARC in a GoodReads giveaway (thank you!). I felt as though this book was very relevant, and relatable since I too am in a committed relationship, and being in my early twenties, am in that weird in-between stage of wanting to save money while toying with the idea moving out or getting married.
For being an uncorrected proof, I also found this book to be quite well written. There were only a few minor typos I noticed. For instance on the bottom of page 24 Cameron writes, "thenshe," and page 60 writes "he horse" instead of "the horse." That being said, there was one detail that bothered me. Do the Amish really text?
For being an uncorrected proof, I also found this book to be quite well written. There were only a few minor typos I noticed. For instance on the bottom of page 24 Cameron writes, "thenshe," and page 60 writes "he horse" instead of "the horse." That being said, there was one detail that bothered me. Do the Amish really text?
December 15, 2014
This is another well-written, strong story from this author. One thing I really like about Barbara Cameron's books is that her characters are dealing with real-life challenges in creative and effective ways. There are plenty of the usual misunderstandings and miscommunications which so often occur in relationships of any kind, but the author shows us positive ways of dealing with these issues. I can't wait to read the next book in this Amish Roads Series.
I borrowed this book from our local public library.
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I borrowed this book from our local public library.
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June 18, 2015
CROSSROADS is the second book in Ms. Cameron's Amish Roads Series, but it easily stands alone. Fans will want to read the first book in the series, A Road Unknown and the third book coming in 2015, One True Path.
I loved this book and highly recommend it.
Unpredictable Amish fiction! Barbara Cameron has created a poignant tale of a couple at a crossroads. CROSSROADS reveals a long-time dating couple where the man isn’t ready to commit to marriage, but the girl isn’t willing to give up her values. The couple must seek God’s leading in love and choices they both face. A lovely book.
August 28, 2014
I received this book in a giveaway. Enjoy Amish books. Emma & Issac had been friends from the time they in school. The couple had a running round teenage time. Which they started having doubts about each other.
December 5, 2015
Ms. Cameron's writing skill and sympathetic main characters cannot make up for a predictable plot, limp subplots, and a cartoonish bishop. At least it brings up the delicate issue of addictions among the Amish.
October 8, 2014
Excellent story.
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