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Sisters of the Quilt #2
When the Morning Comes
Her relationship with fiance Paul Waddell in tatters, Hannah Lapp has fled her secluded Old Order Amish community in hopes of finding a new home in Ohio with her shunned aunt. Hampered by limited education and hiding her true identity, Hannah struggles to navigate the confusing world of the Englischers.
Back in Owl's Perch, Pennsylvania, Paul is wracked with regret over his treatment of Hannah. Fearing for her safety, he tries to convince Hannah's remaining allies-brother Luke, best friend Mary, and loyal Matthew Esh-to help search for his love. Hannah's father, however, remains steadfastly convinced of her sinful behavior. His blindness to his family's pain extends to her sister, Sarah, who shows signs of increasing instability.
Convinced her former life is irreparably destroyed, Hannah finds purpose and solace in life with her aunt and in a growing friendship with Englischer Martin Palmer. Will the countless opportunities in her new life persuade Hannah that her place is amongst the Englischers-- or will she give in to her heart's call to return home and face her past?
When the Morning Comes is book two in the Sisters of the Quilt series.
Back in Owl's Perch, Pennsylvania, Paul is wracked with regret over his treatment of Hannah. Fearing for her safety, he tries to convince Hannah's remaining allies-brother Luke, best friend Mary, and loyal Matthew Esh-to help search for his love. Hannah's father, however, remains steadfastly convinced of her sinful behavior. His blindness to his family's pain extends to her sister, Sarah, who shows signs of increasing instability.
Convinced her former life is irreparably destroyed, Hannah finds purpose and solace in life with her aunt and in a growing friendship with Englischer Martin Palmer. Will the countless opportunities in her new life persuade Hannah that her place is amongst the Englischers-- or will she give in to her heart's call to return home and face her past?
When the Morning Comes is book two in the Sisters of the Quilt series.
322 pages, Paperback
First published September 4, 2007
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Cindy Woodsmall
69 books1,118 followersCINDY WOODSMALL is an award-winning, New York Times, and CBA best-selling author of twenty-five works of fiction and one nonfiction book. Coverage of Cindy’s Amish connections and her novels has been featured on ABC Nightline and the front page of the Wall Street Journal. She lives in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains.
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September 30, 2017
The Good: A worthy sequel to When Calls the Heart, this book took me into the heart of the Amish culture, and the struggle of former Pennsylvania Dutch people in the "Englischer" world. I'm already looking forward to the next book!
The Bad: Nothing, really; I just save the highest possible rating for truly spectacular works.
Conclusion: Beverly Lewis may be the best-known Amish fiction author, but this book proves she isn't the only game in town! Fans of other Amish novels should definitely check out this trilogy; just make sure you read it in order.
The Bad: Nothing, really; I just save the highest possible rating for truly spectacular works.
Conclusion: Beverly Lewis may be the best-known Amish fiction author, but this book proves she isn't the only game in town! Fans of other Amish novels should definitely check out this trilogy; just make sure you read it in order.
May 21, 2021
Another riveting tale of Hannah, who is questioning her allegiance to her Amish heritage while simultaneously struggling and succeeding in the Englischer world. In this sequel to the first "Sisters of the Quilt", we spend more time with Hannah, but also follow up with her family and friends from the Owl's Perch Amish community and her ex-fiance and his family and friends, too. It's as fascinating as book 1 and I'm completely invested in these characters. The novel covers the 2 years since Hannah left Owl's Perch.
June 3, 2017
Clearly the author knows the Amish and Menonite people. I love that she put a list of characters in the front of the book and explained who they are, so you aren't lost from the start about who is being referred to. Great story. I will purchase more of these books.
Update...I had no recollection of reading this book in 2008, so after I finished the first in this series less than a month ago, it was like there needed to be more to the story, which of course, there was… the next two books! So I looked them up on Goodreads, and found that I had already read them. Ah well. Seldom do I reread books, but I just wanted to know what happened, so I pulled the next two books out and proceeded to read them... again.
These were not really too typical of many of the Amish books I've read. I went through a period where they all sounded so much like I just quit reading them. But I'm glad I'm going through these again. They're pretty good. They're not littered with a lot of Pennsylvania Dutch words to sound authentic. I liked that. They said, "Ja" (ya), which is typical, but hey, after living just 2 years in Minnesota, it took me nearly 20 years stop saying that myself! There was an occasional danke as well.
The stories within these books were good, always three or four at once.
This is where I will write a synopsis rather than a review. Writing these helps me to remember books I read, as evidenced by the fact that I don't remember ever reading this before.
And this is where the third book starts.
Update...I had no recollection of reading this book in 2008, so after I finished the first in this series less than a month ago, it was like there needed to be more to the story, which of course, there was… the next two books! So I looked them up on Goodreads, and found that I had already read them. Ah well. Seldom do I reread books, but I just wanted to know what happened, so I pulled the next two books out and proceeded to read them... again.
These were not really too typical of many of the Amish books I've read. I went through a period where they all sounded so much like I just quit reading them. But I'm glad I'm going through these again. They're pretty good. They're not littered with a lot of Pennsylvania Dutch words to sound authentic. I liked that. They said, "Ja" (ya), which is typical, but hey, after living just 2 years in Minnesota, it took me nearly 20 years stop saying that myself! There was an occasional danke as well.
The stories within these books were good, always three or four at once.
This is where I will write a synopsis rather than a review. Writing these helps me to remember books I read, as evidenced by the fact that I don't remember ever reading this before.
And this is where the third book starts.
April 21, 2009
Even better than the first. These books aren't earth shattering but they are definitely entertaining. The author must be doing something right as I keep wanting to read on in the series.
October 11, 2020
I enjoyed this novel about a young Amish lady who is shunned by her family and community in the aftermath of her rape. Even her fiance wants nothing to do with her, seemingly, although they both still carry a torch for each other. She moves to Alliance, Ohio where she finds her long-lost aunt who is dying of cancer. She meets a very attentive young man while she is studying to pursue her dream of being part of the medical community. She 'adopts' this young man, his sister and her two young children because of her very caring nature as part of her new family. I am going to pass this book along to a good friend of mine who is an avid reader of books of this genre. I think she'll like it and she will be much more conversant about the Amish/Mennonite culture than I am.
November 14, 2011
Story Description:
Her relationship with fiancé Paul Waddell in tatters, Hannah Lapp has fled her secluded Old Order Amish community in hopes of finding a new home in Ohio with her shunned aunt. Hampered by limited education and hiding her true identity, Hannah struggles to navigate the confusing world of the Englischers.
Back in Owl’s Perch, Pennsylvania, Paul is wracked with regret over his treatment of Hannah. Fearing for her safety, he tries to convince Hannah’s remaining allies–brother Luke, best friend Mary, and loyal Matthew Esh–to help search for his love. Hannah’s father, however, remains steadfastly convinced of her sinful behaviour. His blindness to his family’s pain extends to her sister, Sarah, who shows signs of increasing instability.
Convinced her former life is irreparably destroyed Hannah finds purpose and solace in life with her aunt and in a growing friendship with Englischer Martin Palmer. Will the countless opportunities in her new life persuade Hannah that her place is amongst the Englischers— or will she give in to her heart’s call to return home and face her past?
When the Morning Comes is book two in the Sisters of the Quilt series.
My Review:
The story opens with Hannah on the train thinking about the baby she had carried inside her only days ago. Her body ached from the absence of the life she’d had inside her.
Hannah disembarks the train in Alliance, Ohio but not another soul gets off with her, she is alone. The conductor tells her that he hopes she has made plans because the station in Alliance is locked 24/7. For hours she’s just traveled from Owl’s Perch, Pennsylvania to Alliance, Ohio and she felt lonely as the train pulled away from the station leaving her standing all alone on the platform. Hannah spotted a sign with the emblem of a phone on it and headed toward it to call 411 for her Aunt’s phone number. She made her way to the phone but soon realized there was no phone at all. What would she do now, she’ll freeze to death by morning?
Scanning the area around her and the dilapidated homes, Hannah soon realized that Alliance was as poor as she was. She tried the doors of some of the stores but, as expected, they were all locked. Too tired to do anything else, she slid to the ground in one of the more protected doorways for the night and as she dozed in and out of sleep she has memories of her mother teaching her how to sew and cook; Mary her best friend always standing by her no matter what, even when it meant she would lose her fiancé Luke, Hannah’s own brother.
The next morning, Hannah meets a young man who helps her hire a driver to search around town for her Aunt Zabeth and the story takes off from there. I was so mesmerized that once again, I turned everything else out in my mind, i.e. the phone, the t.v., other people talking to me, etc. I just couldn’t stop reading and next thing I knew I was on the last page of the book!!! Can’t wait to sink my teeth into the last and final book, number 3!!
Her relationship with fiancé Paul Waddell in tatters, Hannah Lapp has fled her secluded Old Order Amish community in hopes of finding a new home in Ohio with her shunned aunt. Hampered by limited education and hiding her true identity, Hannah struggles to navigate the confusing world of the Englischers.
Back in Owl’s Perch, Pennsylvania, Paul is wracked with regret over his treatment of Hannah. Fearing for her safety, he tries to convince Hannah’s remaining allies–brother Luke, best friend Mary, and loyal Matthew Esh–to help search for his love. Hannah’s father, however, remains steadfastly convinced of her sinful behaviour. His blindness to his family’s pain extends to her sister, Sarah, who shows signs of increasing instability.
Convinced her former life is irreparably destroyed Hannah finds purpose and solace in life with her aunt and in a growing friendship with Englischer Martin Palmer. Will the countless opportunities in her new life persuade Hannah that her place is amongst the Englischers— or will she give in to her heart’s call to return home and face her past?
When the Morning Comes is book two in the Sisters of the Quilt series.
My Review:
The story opens with Hannah on the train thinking about the baby she had carried inside her only days ago. Her body ached from the absence of the life she’d had inside her.
Hannah disembarks the train in Alliance, Ohio but not another soul gets off with her, she is alone. The conductor tells her that he hopes she has made plans because the station in Alliance is locked 24/7. For hours she’s just traveled from Owl’s Perch, Pennsylvania to Alliance, Ohio and she felt lonely as the train pulled away from the station leaving her standing all alone on the platform. Hannah spotted a sign with the emblem of a phone on it and headed toward it to call 411 for her Aunt’s phone number. She made her way to the phone but soon realized there was no phone at all. What would she do now, she’ll freeze to death by morning?
Scanning the area around her and the dilapidated homes, Hannah soon realized that Alliance was as poor as she was. She tried the doors of some of the stores but, as expected, they were all locked. Too tired to do anything else, she slid to the ground in one of the more protected doorways for the night and as she dozed in and out of sleep she has memories of her mother teaching her how to sew and cook; Mary her best friend always standing by her no matter what, even when it meant she would lose her fiancé Luke, Hannah’s own brother.
The next morning, Hannah meets a young man who helps her hire a driver to search around town for her Aunt Zabeth and the story takes off from there. I was so mesmerized that once again, I turned everything else out in my mind, i.e. the phone, the t.v., other people talking to me, etc. I just couldn’t stop reading and next thing I knew I was on the last page of the book!!! Can’t wait to sink my teeth into the last and final book, number 3!!
August 23, 2014
Suggested Age: 18+
Genre:Amish Fiction, Christian Fiction
When the Morning Comes is book two in the Sisters of the Quilt Trilogy. These are my three favorite Amish books of all-time. In fact, I enjoy this series so much that it is hard to review them because I’m afraid of not doing them justice.
If you made it through book one—you’re already familiar with the violence that was outlined in book one. I notice reviews here and there that mention put off by that event being in a Christian book and then particular sadness at the ending.
Towards the end of the last book and the start of this one is when you start seeing the rays of sunshine bringing some hope back into Hannah’s life. Her personal life is in shatters but she still has the love of God that is cushioning her heart and giving her comfort. Nevertheless…this word just sums Hannah up. If you’ve read the book—you’re going to get this word and the volumes that it speaks about Hannah, about the grace of God and about overcoming the trials of life.
I hope that you are taking away the wisdom and life applications that I have as I read this series. I learned so much about forgiveness and also about trusting in the Lord from this trilogy. I just can’t suggest this book enough—it is stellar!
This book picks up where “When the Heart Cries” leaves off. Hannah has left her home to escape the scrutiny and judgment of her family. She has lost her beloved Paul. She has lost her baby. Nevertheless…
Hannah settles into her aunt’s home and forges new friendship and a new life. Though her heart still aches for Paul—she starts to find some comfort in her aunt’s dear friend, Martin.
Back in Owl’s Perch, Paul is grieved at his treatment of Hannah. He still loves her and he starts to consider how he can find her and get her back.
Meanwhile, Sarah is becoming increasingly unstable. Like Hannah, Sarah is receiving very little support at home and her behavior is threatening to become dangerous. With his daughter’s lives in tatters, Mr. Lapp is convinced more than ever of his eldest daughter’s sin.
Nevertheless…Hannah has started on her journey of self-discovery and healing. What will the future bring for her? Will she find a life among the English or will she return to Paul? Will she ever be able to forgive her family for their judgment?
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January 25, 2018
When the Morning Comes is about a young girl in her Amish community. I can't remember the details of the story. I will give you what i can remember about it. I know it about Hannah Lapp. Does get what she wants or does she not.
She stays with her aunt for bit and ponders about going to live the englisher. It the Amish term for outsiders. Will she goes back with her fiance and her family she left behind. Doe her fiance love her or not? You would need to read the book to find out. I know it a sweet story.
You learn about how the Amish live and her why of life. I am fascinated by it myself, so that is why I enjoy reading book about the Amish and Amish fiction. Cindy Woodsmall does wonders for her books. She also does a good job with this one as well. It just been years since i read the book that I honestly can't remember much.
She stays with her aunt for bit and ponders about going to live the englisher. It the Amish term for outsiders. Will she goes back with her fiance and her family she left behind. Doe her fiance love her or not? You would need to read the book to find out. I know it a sweet story.
You learn about how the Amish live and her why of life. I am fascinated by it myself, so that is why I enjoy reading book about the Amish and Amish fiction. Cindy Woodsmall does wonders for her books. She also does a good job with this one as well. It just been years since i read the book that I honestly can't remember much.
August 27, 2014
Whereas the first book of this series was heartbreaking, 'When the Morning Comes' has a very hopeful feel to it. I loved how Hannah grew as she learned more about herself in the Englisch world. My heart did break for Sarah, though. In the first book, she came across as vindictive; but in this one, you got to see into her heart more . . . see the paranoia and other symptoms of her mental illness. That's one hope I have for the third book: that Sarah will be able to get the help she needs for her illness.
I'm also hoping that things work out in a particular way for Hannah, though the cover 'blurb' of the final book in the series leaves me doubting! I guess that means I'm invested in these characters! :D
I'm also hoping that things work out in a particular way for Hannah, though the cover 'blurb' of the final book in the series leaves me doubting! I guess that means I'm invested in these characters! :D
January 13, 2008
I don't think this one was as good as the first...I found some parts to be really childish and too easily wrapped up. Still, it was a good book, and I'm looking forward to the final book in the series to wrap up all that's happened.
February 8, 2012
Read this to finish out the trilogy and feel better about Hannah's ending but this series is too depressing for me. Watching how Hannah was punished by everyone in her life for her rape was very hard.
May 4, 2011
Even better than the first!
November 2, 2016
Did not finish. How many horrible events can happen to one person? I liked the first book but this was terrible.
May 14, 2022
Finally finished this book, not that it was bad, i thought it was pretty good. It just didn't hold my interest for long periods at a time. In my opinion Hannah Lapp does not need to look back to her past, but move forward with Martin. Her family, friends and the man she loved turned their backs on her, so she moves to live with her Aunt Zabeth, She is healing, so why go back to the life that destroyed her. But i guess i have to wait and see when i decide to read the last book in this series.
September 20, 2020
I am really enjoying this series. The author is keeping me involved in the story and the characters to the point I feel like I am there with them. Things aren’t turning out the way I am wanting or expecting which is keeping me wanting to know what is going to happen next. And now I look forward to the third book.
May 28, 2019
The Sisters of the Quilt series continues with the Morning Comes! I liked that this book picked up when the first one ended without backtracking. At times the story seemed slow but later my interest was piqued again so I'm anxious to read the next book.
April 5, 2011
The Sisters of the Quilt continues! I was so engrossed in this story that as soon as I finished the first book, I read When the Morning Comes before writing my review for the first. Hopefully I don't confuse the two stories together. In the previous book, When the Heart Cries, Hannah has to face the fact that her relationship with Paul will never be the same and she decides to leave the Amish community to go to Ohio and find the aunt that was shunned. She struggles with the fact that she has only an eighth grade education and no work experience. Determination to move on with her life is what makes Hannah such an amazing person. She moves on with her life and begins pursuing all that she's ever wanted, an education in medicine. She also gets to meet the aunt she never knew she had and forms a close relationship with her.
Back at home at her Amish community though is everyone she left behind. Paul is desperately trying to find her to make things right, and her sister Sarah is having an incredibly hard time coping with what has happened. Along with her what her sister is going through, Matthew is dealing with his own issues of love, Luke and Mary are trying to make it work, and her parents are struggling with the guilt of what they've done.
Cindy Woodsmall again had me so involved in this story that I felt like I could feel the hurt and struggles of Hannah like they were my own. I wanted to put the book down out of frustration and pain and then I wanted to never put the book down. There is so much heartbreak that is involved even though Hannah is building a successful life for herself. I am anxiously awaiting the last book in the series to come in the mail this week so I can find out the conclusion to this story! I don't know much about Amish fiction but I do know a good book when I find one and this series is so very touching and amazing that I feel I have to search out more Amish books!!
Back at home at her Amish community though is everyone she left behind. Paul is desperately trying to find her to make things right, and her sister Sarah is having an incredibly hard time coping with what has happened. Along with her what her sister is going through, Matthew is dealing with his own issues of love, Luke and Mary are trying to make it work, and her parents are struggling with the guilt of what they've done.
Cindy Woodsmall again had me so involved in this story that I felt like I could feel the hurt and struggles of Hannah like they were my own. I wanted to put the book down out of frustration and pain and then I wanted to never put the book down. There is so much heartbreak that is involved even though Hannah is building a successful life for herself. I am anxiously awaiting the last book in the series to come in the mail this week so I can find out the conclusion to this story! I don't know much about Amish fiction but I do know a good book when I find one and this series is so very touching and amazing that I feel I have to search out more Amish books!!
June 10, 2009
In Owl's Perch, Pennsylvania following the break up with her beloved Mennonite fiancé Paul Wadell after his betrayal left her reputation in ruins, Hannah Lapp leaves her family behind to live with her outcast Aunt Zabeth in Ohio. Her Amish father considers Hannah dead and her sister Sarah struggles with what she has done to her sibling. Paul wallows in guilt because he knows his actions not only destroyed Hannah's reputation, but their chance for a life together.
In Ohio, as Hannah tries to adapt to life amongst the English, Paul pleads with her brother Luke and her best friend Mary to inform him where she went so that he can atone for his sin. Meanwhile, Hannah begins to move on with help from her aunt and from handsome Martin Palmer.
The second Sisters of the Quilt tale is a fantastic tale that leads the audience to deeply feel for Hannah, but to a lesser degree the other Lapp family members and Paul. The story line is a tear jerker as readers will be so hooked they will want to offer solace and assistance to the heroine. Although it would help a bit to read Hannah's first tale (see WHEN THE HEART CRIES) to better understand the secondary characters like jealous Sarah, fans of modern day Amish tales will appreciate Cindy Woodsmall's fine character driven sequel.
In Ohio, as Hannah tries to adapt to life amongst the English, Paul pleads with her brother Luke and her best friend Mary to inform him where she went so that he can atone for his sin. Meanwhile, Hannah begins to move on with help from her aunt and from handsome Martin Palmer.
The second Sisters of the Quilt tale is a fantastic tale that leads the audience to deeply feel for Hannah, but to a lesser degree the other Lapp family members and Paul. The story line is a tear jerker as readers will be so hooked they will want to offer solace and assistance to the heroine. Although it would help a bit to read Hannah's first tale (see WHEN THE HEART CRIES) to better understand the secondary characters like jealous Sarah, fans of modern day Amish tales will appreciate Cindy Woodsmall's fine character driven sequel.
October 26, 2017
I love these books! I read this in about a day, and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. (NO, I didn't ignore my kids. At least, not much very much... They were fine okay?)
This book opens right where the last one ended, with Hannah on a train away from her people and searching for the aunt she's never met. Things start out rough, but eventually they begin going well for Hannah. She finds her aunt, she starts to educate herself and finds a job, and finally finds love as well. Meanwhile, everything is chugging along for everyone she left behind in Owl's Perch.
This book covers more than two years in the lives of all the major characters from the previous book, and Woodsmall does a fantastic job of keeping everything moving without feeling like she was skipping ahead too fast or getting bogged down in all the details. Honestly, I can't imagine how hard it was to piece together this book but Woodsmall did it beautifully. It was nice seeing Hannah grow into herself more, Zabeth was a wonderful character to introduce us to, and I think I really loved seeing Matthew and Luke building a business together and getting a little more comfortable with having Paul around.
This book opens right where the last one ended, with Hannah on a train away from her people and searching for the aunt she's never met. Things start out rough, but eventually they begin going well for Hannah. She finds her aunt, she starts to educate herself and finds a job, and finally finds love as well. Meanwhile, everything is chugging along for everyone she left behind in Owl's Perch.
This book covers more than two years in the lives of all the major characters from the previous book, and Woodsmall does a fantastic job of keeping everything moving without feeling like she was skipping ahead too fast or getting bogged down in all the details. Honestly, I can't imagine how hard it was to piece together this book but Woodsmall did it beautifully. It was nice seeing Hannah grow into herself more, Zabeth was a wonderful character to introduce us to, and I think I really loved seeing Matthew and Luke building a business together and getting a little more comfortable with having Paul around.
January 29, 2010
When the Morning Comes is book 2 in a three book series called Sisters of the Quilt. I haven't reviewed the first "When the Heart Cries" but I have read it and really enjoyed it. I enjoyed it so much that I requested When the Morning Comes before I was even halfway finished with When the Heart Cries.
In the first (When the Heart Cries) Hannah Lapp is 17 and madly in love with Paul Waddell. There is a big problem though. Hannah is Old Order Amish and Paul's family is Plain Mennonite. Paul owns a truck, is going to college to be a Social Services caseworker. Paul and Hannah become secretly engaged in When the Heart Cries. Several other things transpire that cause Hannah to leave home in search of the aunt she never even knew existed. {Trying to not spoil this first book for anyone.}
At the beginning of When the Morning Comes Hannah is newly arrived in Alliance, Ohio from her family's home in Owl's Perch, Pennsylvania. Hannah is determined to find her aunt, Zabeth (as in the tail-end of Elizabeth).
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In the first (When the Heart Cries) Hannah Lapp is 17 and madly in love with Paul Waddell. There is a big problem though. Hannah is Old Order Amish and Paul's family is Plain Mennonite. Paul owns a truck, is going to college to be a Social Services caseworker. Paul and Hannah become secretly engaged in When the Heart Cries. Several other things transpire that cause Hannah to leave home in search of the aunt she never even knew existed. {Trying to not spoil this first book for anyone.}
At the beginning of When the Morning Comes Hannah is newly arrived in Alliance, Ohio from her family's home in Owl's Perch, Pennsylvania. Hannah is determined to find her aunt, Zabeth (as in the tail-end of Elizabeth).
Read the reast here: http://kylees-journal.blogspot.com/20...
April 28, 2011
Another cliff hanger. I'm actually really glad that I purchased these books in a 1 book trilogy, because I can just flip right to the next story. The publisher did the right thing by packaging them together - I'm not sure I'd still be reading them otherwise.
Enjoyable story about an Old Order Amish girl who has left her home due to unfair persecution and ostracism, as she tries to make a life in the Englisher world. Really fascinating to see her try to find her place and she what changes she could and could not accept. I think what I really like about Hannah is that she's a thinker. She chooses to think and make her own decisions, even when it goes against everything that she knows, against everything that people say, because she feels like it's the right choice for her. There's not a lot of that in this world, and it can be a very lonely place - so it's nice to read about a character who experiences those same things, and makes mistakes but keeps fighting.
Hopefully the last book will tidy up the bows, and get a 4.
Enjoyable story about an Old Order Amish girl who has left her home due to unfair persecution and ostracism, as she tries to make a life in the Englisher world. Really fascinating to see her try to find her place and she what changes she could and could not accept. I think what I really like about Hannah is that she's a thinker. She chooses to think and make her own decisions, even when it goes against everything that she knows, against everything that people say, because she feels like it's the right choice for her. There's not a lot of that in this world, and it can be a very lonely place - so it's nice to read about a character who experiences those same things, and makes mistakes but keeps fighting.
Hopefully the last book will tidy up the bows, and get a 4.
March 25, 2013
This book was so good that I couldn't put it down. The author did such a good job of drawing you into the story that you almost feel like you are there living it. Book 1 in the series was about Hannah's life in an Old Order Amish world. When the "unmentionable" happened and she was shunned, your heart just broke for her. In book 2 she has started a new way of life as an Englischer. There are so many twists and turns - I would think I knew what was going to happen and then something completely different would happen. I laughed so hard when reading about Hannah learning to drive. Hannah has made a good life for herself but tragedy at home is calling her back to the Old Order. How will she be received? I can't wait to read Book 3. Hannah will have some big decisions to make and somebody's heart is going to get broken because she can't live in both worlds - she will have to pick one or the other and I can't wait to see what is next on her journey to find happiness where God wants her to be.
December 27, 2014
In the begining: totally don't care to read about college and all.... Boring :/
And why does Hannah start driving and all this... Last I knew she hated cars. And liked her faith.
*confused*
ETA: why does Hannah go all worldly and romantic for those old-man losers. Didn't paul mean anything to her???????? I hope someone drops dead because if she doesn't go home til the end of the book, I'm going to throw up ......This rating is dropping fast.
Letter to the author: Amish girls shouldn't drink and shouldn't be okay with all that comes w/ it. Photo shoots, really? This isn't some amish television show!!!!! (Hint: Amish television would have more characters with amish names, like the enlisch ones)
Death!!! We've got 106 pages left are things looking up????
No. It's been 2 years from home. She's still in scrubs, ewww....
This book is almost tied with that Christi miller one for worst. No scripture and in its place this nonsense. And when the first book was so good.......
*ha, at least she is driving home the last 2 pages. I will read the next book.
And why does Hannah start driving and all this... Last I knew she hated cars. And liked her faith.
*confused*
ETA: why does Hannah go all worldly and romantic for those old-man losers. Didn't paul mean anything to her???????? I hope someone drops dead because if she doesn't go home til the end of the book, I'm going to throw up ......This rating is dropping fast.
Letter to the author: Amish girls shouldn't drink and shouldn't be okay with all that comes w/ it. Photo shoots, really? This isn't some amish television show!!!!! (Hint: Amish television would have more characters with amish names, like the enlisch ones)
Death!!! We've got 106 pages left are things looking up????
No. It's been 2 years from home. She's still in scrubs, ewww....
This book is almost tied with that Christi miller one for worst. No scripture and in its place this nonsense. And when the first book was so good.......
*ha, at least she is driving home the last 2 pages. I will read the next book.
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August 12, 2014
Hannah's relationship with fiance Paul Waddell in tatters, Hannah has fled her secluded Old Order Amish community in hopes of finding a new home in Ohio with her shunned aunt. Her limited education and hiding her true idenity to navigate the confusing world of the Englischers. Back in Owl Perch, PA Paul is wracked with regret over Hannah. Fearing for her safety,he tries to convince her brother Luke, best friend Mary and friend Matthew Esh to help search for his love. Hannah's father remains steadfastly convinced of her sinful behavior. Her blindness to her sister Sarah who shows signs of instability. Her life is irrparably destroyed, Hannah finds solace with her aunt and grows a friendship with Martin Palmer. Will her opportunity in her new life persuade that her place among the Englischers or will she return home to find her peace? I really liked this book and plan to read more and hope there are more books after book 3. If you like Amish books you will like this series!!
October 17, 2012
TALK ABOUT A CLIFF HANGER! Dudette, you can not just leave me hanging like this, I don't know how I'm suppose to make it to September! Ugh!
This book was really great, better than the first, and I really enjoyed that one. There is real issues that are tough on life and hard, but there is goodness. There are more characters to fall in love with in this book and the personalities are so real and so great, that you do not know who to love more as a reader and feel just as confused as the character and then realize the things that you know that she/he doesn't and your heart breaks for them, but you still do not know which would be better! I could not read this book fast enough to find out what happens and each part is really unexpected and fascinating. I earnestly cannot wait for the next book!
This book was really great, better than the first, and I really enjoyed that one. There is real issues that are tough on life and hard, but there is goodness. There are more characters to fall in love with in this book and the personalities are so real and so great, that you do not know who to love more as a reader and feel just as confused as the character and then realize the things that you know that she/he doesn't and your heart breaks for them, but you still do not know which would be better! I could not read this book fast enough to find out what happens and each part is really unexpected and fascinating. I earnestly cannot wait for the next book!
October 11, 2012
In this second installment in the Sister of the Quilt series, Hannah has left the Amish community that judged and rejected her. Finding a kindred spirit in her shunned aunt, she makes a new life for herself. Going to school and studying to be a nurse, she finds a purpose for her life. Being befriended by people who accept her as she is, she finds peace. But back home, Paul regrets how he treated Hannah and longs to make amends, if he could only find her. Will that ever happen? Or is it too late to recapture the life she had before the attack that drove a wedge between Hannah and her family? Cindy Woodsmall has created a fascinating storyline with characters to match. You’ll want to read the first book in the series before you read this one. If you like Amish stories with substance and depth, you will want to be sure to read this series.
October 31, 2016
What an amazing storyteller Ms. Woodsmall is! I didn't want to put this book down (too bad housework and my job interrupted). In fact, within minutes of finishing the second in this series, I logged onto my library's Web site and placed a hold on the third. She's given me great ideas for my novel-in-progress, now in its second rewrite. My story concerns two women who flee their hometowns, one overcome by guilt, the other a social outcast, neither Amish. I won't be copying Ms. Woodsmall's ideas. But I can learn from the way she creates and sustains suspense.
It must be a pleasure to work with her, as an editor, agent or beta reader. I'm impressed that she showed such talent in her first novel, the first one of this series. I spotted no plot holes and nothing majorly or even moderately out of place. She's obviously good at what she does, and she has a solid team backing her. Bravo!
It must be a pleasure to work with her, as an editor, agent or beta reader. I'm impressed that she showed such talent in her first novel, the first one of this series. I spotted no plot holes and nothing majorly or even moderately out of place. She's obviously good at what she does, and she has a solid team backing her. Bravo!
June 11, 2012
This is the second book in a trilogy of Hannah Lapp and her circumstances after being brutally attacked and rejected by her family and her Amish community. She realizes she cannot survive is she stays so she departs Pennsylvania for Ohio to search for her aunt in the Englischer world. In the meantime her family and friends begin to find out the painful truths that emerge after her disappearance. She has some difficult times ahead of her but she is strong, she survives and begins to make her way in the Englischer world by studying in hopes of becoming a nurse. She meets someone, falls in love and is willing to completely leave her Amish ways behind to follow her dreams. This book shows how faith and determination can work in one's life. I highly recommend reading it.
March 23, 2015
When the Morning Comes is the second book in a trilogy. I can't wait to get my hands on the third book in the series to see how everything is tied together.
In this book Hannah has left her home in search of her aunt. She has a wonderful two years with her aunt while Hannah gets her GED and then enters a nursing program. She is still in such turmoil - it breaks your heart.
This book also keeps you apprised as to what is going on with Hannah's family and friends and I would imagine this is a set-up to bring it all together in the third book.
Gotta go! Must get my hands on the third book!
In this book Hannah has left her home in search of her aunt. She has a wonderful two years with her aunt while Hannah gets her GED and then enters a nursing program. She is still in such turmoil - it breaks your heart.
This book also keeps you apprised as to what is going on with Hannah's family and friends and I would imagine this is a set-up to bring it all together in the third book.
Gotta go! Must get my hands on the third book!
October 16, 2017
I picked this book up somewhere in my travels so I did not read the 1st one in this series. I could pretty much figure out the happenings in the first book. This one is about Hannah who is convinced her former life with the Amish is over and she flees to Ohio to live with an aunt that has been shunned from all family. Hannah struggles to fit into the world of the Englischers.
Interesting story as she makes new friends, gets an education and falls in love. What will it take to get her back home and into the life she grew up with?
Interesting story as she makes new friends, gets an education and falls in love. What will it take to get her back home and into the life she grew up with?
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