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The Weight of Birds
"The characters have been carefully thought out, their detailed personality traits brought them completely to life...A warning before you read the epilogue; it will bring a tear to your eye." -Lesley Jones for Readers' Favorite
What would you do if you had to start over?
When Cecelia finds herself suddenly a widow at age 25, she is completely lost, shattered and unable to focus in this painfully new and raw world.
Still caught somewhere between memories and heartache two years later, Cecelia’s best friend urges her to pick up the pieces and continue with the plans she and Charlie had made. Reluctantly, Cecelia agrees and moves to New York to start her life over.
Soon, Cecelia finds herself entwined between Peter, a Swedish art curator, and his brother Mattias, an artist. Swept away in the scenic landscapes of Sweden and Norway, God’s plan reveals itself in massive ways that Cecelia never saw coming. One brother will become her best friend; the other will become the love of her life.
The Weight of Birds is an inspirational romance that will make you think twice about everyday ordinary events!
The sequel novella, Still ’s Story is now available!
What would you do if you had to start over?
When Cecelia finds herself suddenly a widow at age 25, she is completely lost, shattered and unable to focus in this painfully new and raw world.
Still caught somewhere between memories and heartache two years later, Cecelia’s best friend urges her to pick up the pieces and continue with the plans she and Charlie had made. Reluctantly, Cecelia agrees and moves to New York to start her life over.
Soon, Cecelia finds herself entwined between Peter, a Swedish art curator, and his brother Mattias, an artist. Swept away in the scenic landscapes of Sweden and Norway, God’s plan reveals itself in massive ways that Cecelia never saw coming. One brother will become her best friend; the other will become the love of her life.
The Weight of Birds is an inspirational romance that will make you think twice about everyday ordinary events!
The sequel novella, Still ’s Story is now available!
269 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 27, 2020
88 people are currently reading
61 people want to read
About the author
Amanda Lewis
15 books20 followers**The Weight of Birds - 2020 Silver Medal Winner - Contemporary Christian Romance, Reader's Favorite Awards**
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Amanda is the author of such series as The Levander Brothers, Goodwater Ranch, and A History of Vampires. She enjoys reading genres of all sorts, her favorites being romance and domestic thrillers.
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**The Marine - 2023 Finalist - Christian Romance, Reader's Favorite Awards**
Amanda is the author of such series as The Levander Brothers, Goodwater Ranch, and A History of Vampires. She enjoys reading genres of all sorts, her favorites being romance and domestic thrillers.
For free e-mail updates, please follow her on BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/amand...
Join the Goodwater Ranch Historical Society Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/goodw...
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August 7, 2020
Beautiful story
I loved everything about this book. The characters, the dialogue, the storyline. Everything. I appreciate the author’s ability to incorporate a faith based message into this wonderful love story. Amanda Lewis writes about passion and emotions, which are true to life, without being trashy or inappropriate. I’m grateful to her for sharing her God given writing talent, while being true to her Christian morals.
I loved everything about this book. The characters, the dialogue, the storyline. Everything. I appreciate the author’s ability to incorporate a faith based message into this wonderful love story. Amanda Lewis writes about passion and emotions, which are true to life, without being trashy or inappropriate. I’m grateful to her for sharing her God given writing talent, while being true to her Christian morals.
August 20, 2020
Wow! Just loved this book!
Transformative! What a beautiful book illustrating how creative and specific God is in our lives. And what a journey when we allow Him to be first. And It’s amazingly better when we pay attention. What opportunities and blessings we receive and give when we step out in faith. It was an amazing first read for me by this author. I will read more books from her! ❤️
Transformative! What a beautiful book illustrating how creative and specific God is in our lives. And what a journey when we allow Him to be first. And It’s amazingly better when we pay attention. What opportunities and blessings we receive and give when we step out in faith. It was an amazing first read for me by this author. I will read more books from her! ❤️
September 23, 2020
What a wonderful book. Cecelia and Charlie have a wonderful lie until the unthinkable happens. As Cecelia starts to heal Peter steps into her life but then life again takes a turn. Mattias steps in, I love their journey and his story. I love that God was there all along, even when people were not love. Most of all I loved Mattias’ story and that of Major Birdie Biddle.
August 5, 2020
Very inspirational
This was one of the most memorable stories I will never forget. Cecelia was a strong women who knew what she wanted out of life. She was amazing, I will never forget her & highly recommend this book.
This was one of the most memorable stories I will never forget. Cecelia was a strong women who knew what she wanted out of life. She was amazing, I will never forget her & highly recommend this book.
July 23, 2020
Hauntingly beautiful
This story is so well written and engaging. I read it in one sitting, not willing to put it down. It wraps itself around you like a down comforter. And is a story I will remember for a long time.
This story is so well written and engaging. I read it in one sitting, not willing to put it down. It wraps itself around you like a down comforter. And is a story I will remember for a long time.
July 29, 2020
A treasure
I truly enjoyed this book! It was so hard to put down! Not 100% sold on the baptism thing... but the rest of the story was wonderful and I'm off now to dry my tears!
I truly enjoyed this book! It was so hard to put down! Not 100% sold on the baptism thing... but the rest of the story was wonderful and I'm off now to dry my tears!
June 8, 2020
Amanda Lewis touches on the turmoil and uncertainty young widow experiences in her premier novel, The Weight of Birds. In this book Cecelia Sweeting had lost her husband and soul mate, Charlie, to a brain aneurysm. She continues their dream and move to New York to open a gallery for her photos. Though Cecelia is lonely and embarks on a new career, she finds she is not alone, but is guided by God’s hand. He had provided for her before she even knew what she needed. Now she must trust God with a new relationship. Peter had become her best friend, but his brother, Matthias, seems to understand her heart’s desires more. If she had to choose between the brothers, whom should she choose? Where would God guide her?
The Weight of Birds exposes the delicate decisions and emotions a young widow would endure. The plot is rich with hope, peace, and trust. God’s leading is obvious, but the unique way God guides Cecelia is sweet. She takes years to understand and recognize the way God was watching over her life. With an edgy precision, Amanda Lewis applies all the elements of a good Christian romance: smooth and seamless action between the characters, the right amount of drama and twists, and the characters reveal their trust in God. The author breathes life into Cecelia and the incredible trials she faces. Overall, this novel fascinated me and made me think about the unique ways God may reveal himself in my life.
Review written by Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers' Favorite.
The Weight of Birds exposes the delicate decisions and emotions a young widow would endure. The plot is rich with hope, peace, and trust. God’s leading is obvious, but the unique way God guides Cecelia is sweet. She takes years to understand and recognize the way God was watching over her life. With an edgy precision, Amanda Lewis applies all the elements of a good Christian romance: smooth and seamless action between the characters, the right amount of drama and twists, and the characters reveal their trust in God. The author breathes life into Cecelia and the incredible trials she faces. Overall, this novel fascinated me and made me think about the unique ways God may reveal himself in my life.
Review written by Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers' Favorite.
May 19, 2020
The Weight of Birds: A Novel by Amanda Lewis is a book that you will never read similar to this Masterpiece.
The book is filled with the love, friendship, hope, passion, emotional outbreak, struggle, sacrifice, and happiness.
As I started reading this book it took me on an emotional rollercoaster that was well expressed by the author Amanda Lewis and made me fall in love with this book.
The author Amanda Lewis has crafted this book in an impressively and with care.
The lucid language and the catchy title are perfect for this story that you will also agree with the author. I love the storyline and the emotional character of Cecilia. The way she turned her life around and find herself is just great to read and very inspiring.
The highlight of the book is the way the author has written this story which is not just a love or passion story, it's both. The story is inspiring and motivational and shows us to never give up.
The ending is the most emotional and the best part of the book, which is expressed beautifully and with a heart-touching manner. It made me cry and I was lost for a few minutes after I finish reading this a truly amazing book.
Overall amazingly inspiring and unique book. So if you want to read an elegant story that will touch your heart and soul then read now.
The book is filled with the love, friendship, hope, passion, emotional outbreak, struggle, sacrifice, and happiness.
As I started reading this book it took me on an emotional rollercoaster that was well expressed by the author Amanda Lewis and made me fall in love with this book.
The author Amanda Lewis has crafted this book in an impressively and with care.
The lucid language and the catchy title are perfect for this story that you will also agree with the author. I love the storyline and the emotional character of Cecilia. The way she turned her life around and find herself is just great to read and very inspiring.
The highlight of the book is the way the author has written this story which is not just a love or passion story, it's both. The story is inspiring and motivational and shows us to never give up.
The ending is the most emotional and the best part of the book, which is expressed beautifully and with a heart-touching manner. It made me cry and I was lost for a few minutes after I finish reading this a truly amazing book.
Overall amazingly inspiring and unique book. So if you want to read an elegant story that will touch your heart and soul then read now.
April 30, 2021
Disclaimer: I shouldn't have read this book. I don't enjoy love stories. After the first chapter I thought about putting it away but I muddled through. I did like some of the parts where she argued God's existence.
June 23, 2023
This was a great love story. I haven’t read many books where the main character wanted a relationship with a man that included God. The author manages to fit religion into this love start in a very romantic and touching way. The characters were well developed. I loved this book.
November 15, 2024
It only took me about a week to read this book. For once, I liked that a book was written in first person. It made it easier to understand her journey through this horrible time of being a widow at such a young age and moving to a new city. I also like that the story leads us to Sweden and Norway, places I’ve never been, but through the story I could imagine them.
CECELIA and Peter look like they’re going to be the main couple in the book, but then she meets his brother Mattias and a whole new world opens up to her. The baptism part of the story was a little out there for me, but as a Christian, I understood it.
CECELIA and Peter look like they’re going to be the main couple in the book, but then she meets his brother Mattias and a whole new world opens up to her. The baptism part of the story was a little out there for me, but as a Christian, I understood it.
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