Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Anna`s Healing

GIVEAWAY

CHAPMAN, VANNETTA
ANNA`S HEALING

When a tornado hits the farms surround Cody`s Creek, Oklahoma, Anna Schwartz`s life is changed forever. She suffers a devastating injury and suddenly finds herself learning to negotiate her world from a wheelchair.

Three people -- Chloe Roberts, Jacob Graber, and Ruth Schwartz -- join forces to help Anna through her darkest days. Chloe, an Englischer, writes for the local paper. Jacob, recently arrived in town, stays on as a hired hand at her uncle`s. And Ruth, her grandmother, offers her deep faith and compassionate spirit.

Then one morning Anna wakes and finds herself healed. How did it happen? Why did it happen? And what is she to do now? Her life is again turned upside down as the world`s attention is drawn to this young Amish girl who has experienced the unexplainable.

My Review:

I'm so stunned by the pure beauty of this story that I'm stumped over what to say.

Almost. :-)

It's a powerful testimony of the way God meets us in the moment...even the difficult ones when we aren't sure He's paying attention. But no, I'm not satisfied with that summary. It's bigger than that. It's about how God sees the big picture while we're fixated on one tiny brushstroke. And it's about how He places people in our path so they'll be there when we need them the most.

My favourite character is Anna's grandmother, Ruth. She's the glue that holds the family together through the tragedy. Her faith is endless, her patience inexhaustible and her love all-encompassing. Everybody should have a granny like Ruth in their corner.

Anna and Jacob are both still trying to find their place in the world at the beginning of the book. Anna has ventured from home and a loving (but meddlesome) large extended family.  Jacob has a restless spirit that has led him from one Amish community to another with absolutely no desire to settle down permanently in any of them. And then he ends up in Cody's Creek by 'happenchance.' Though, in my humble opinion, the circumstances that lead him to Oklahoma are definitely God driven. So here are two...not quite lost, but certainly not found....souls thrown together in the midst of a chaotic time.

Their love story enthralled me. But it's so much more than a love story. It's a God story. Inspiration in every page as the reader lives all the struggles and fears right along with them. And oh my! But Jacob is an inspiration all on his own. So thoughtful and caring and tender. Be still my heart!

And then Anna's story takes an abrupt U-turn and there's even more story fodder to sink a reader's teeth into. A sublime read from start to finish.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of  Anna's Healing please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday April 10 2016. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

33 comments:

  1. Oh, I so want to read this. I love Amish books and Vannetta Chapman is among the very best authors of Amish fiction.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. That she is...I love both the books in this series (and one more to come, I believe.) Good luck, rubynreba.

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    2. Hi Ruby! Thanks so much for leaving a comment!

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  2. I've read one of Vannetta's books and would love to read another. This sounds like a great one to try. Count me in, Kav! :)

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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    1. She has an amazing gift and I'm so grateful she shares it with us. Good luck, Cheryl.

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    2. HI Cheryl.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Thanks so much for your kind review, Kav. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed Anna's Healing.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Vannetta -- and for writing such a beautiful story.

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  4. A story that leaves you speechless, Kav? Well, almost. Has to be an amazing one! lol I have GOT to read this -- especially since I am believing God to heal me just that way! I'm ashamed to admit that I haven't read any of Vannetta's books yet, and this one sounds like a good place to start! Thanks for the amazing review, Kav!

    dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Oh, it's definitely a good place to start. So many interesting elements in this story. Would make a fantastic book club read. Good luck.

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  5. I love Vannetta's books! Just finished Joshua's Mission and loved it! I would love to win and read this one, Kav! Thanks for your review and giveaway!
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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    1. You're like me, Jackie. Reading backwards. LOL Good luck.

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  6. I have not read this book but the review has definitely caught my attention - look forward to adding this to my collection to read.

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    1. Glad I could catch your attention, Connnie. It's an awesome read. Good luck.

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  7. Her books are always a good read. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom.

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  8. I love Vannetta's books, and would certainly love to read this one. Thank you for the opportunity, Kav!

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  9. Oh, wow, this made me even more interested in this book. I like it because it's different. I'd love to get this book.
    susanlulu@yahoo.com

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  10. I would love to win and read this book! Vanetta's books always leave me smiling and feeling peaceful.
    Great review and I thank you for the contest! 😊

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    1. She's a wonderful storyteller, isn't she? Good luck, Cathy.

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  11. Goodness, what an awesome review! "A sublime read" says it all. Jacob's Mission and Anna's Healing have moved to the top of my list. Thanks for the review.
    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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    1. This one really touched me, Pam. Good luck.

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  12. Vannetta is one of the best writers in the world and I love her books. ReadingMama922 at gmail dot com

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  13. You stumped over what to say....NEVER :-) You always deliver exquisite reviews Kav. This one is already on my want-to-need-to-read list! I have "Joshua's Mission" and this would go perfectly with it!

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Thanks, Trixi. And yes, you need to complete the set by reading this one. Good luck.

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  14. Looks like a wonderful read. truckredford(at)gmail(dot)com

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  15. You all are awesome. Thank you so much for your kind comments--they are a real encouragement to me!

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