Jennifer Beckstrand
Paperback | Pages: 320 pages Rating: 4.12 | 1373 Users | 145 Reviews
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| ISBN: | 1609366395 (ISBN13: 9781609366391) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Apple Lake Amish #1 |
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Kate Weaver was raised in an Amish home and has always been expected to choose baptism and strict observance of the Ordnung. But Kate is blessed with a beautiful singing voice, and when another path leads her to the academy for vocal training, she struggles to understand God's will for her life. She returns to Apple Lake, haunted by a violent encounter with a fellow student, and finds herself drawn to the peace and devotion of her Amish home. But can she give up her dreams? Or will her calling forever separate her from the people and the way of life she holds so dear? Nathaniel King has never wavered in his commitment to the community and the Old Order Amish Church into which he is baptized. He has been in love with Kate for as long as he can remember, and he is devastated when she leaves Apple Lake to attend the academy. When Kate returns, will she make his most profound hopes a reality--or will she break his heart all over again?Be Specific About Out Of Books Kate's Song (Apple Lake Amish #1)
| Title | : | Kate's Song (Apple Lake Amish #1) |
| Author | : | Jennifer Beckstrand |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 320 pages |
| Published | : | May 1st 2012 by Summerside Press (first published January 1st 2012) |
| Categories | : | Amish. Christian Fiction. Amish Fiction. Romance. Christian. Christian Romance. Fiction |
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Ratings: 4.12 From 1373 Users | 145 ReviewsAppraise Out Of Books Kate's Song (Apple Lake Amish #1)
Another Freebie :)This was a sweet read that at times had a bit too much drama for me. I like the unique plot points - Kate has yet to be baptized and has to choose between her music career or her Amish life in Apple Lake.Some aspects of the plot were a bit predictable, and I didn't follow some of the characters actions and motivations. The big conflict came about from a "big misunderstanding." If the male lead, Nathaniel, would have simply asked Kate to explain her actions, there wouldn't haveMY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOKKates Song is such a heartwarming story because Kate struggles between her singing and her Amish faith. Her main interest is Gods will for her life, but just what is His will? Is it her singing career or at home in her Amish community? And the Ordnung will not allow her to have both. Kates journey is a difficult one as she struggles to make a decision.Jennifer Beckstrand is a new author for me, and I am very glad I had the opportunity to read and review Kates Song. I love
I wanted to give this book 4 stars but the male protagonist traded in his brain for a skull of rocks. It was irritating to read. This book could've been 100 pages shorter.
* Before diving into the book itself, I feel the need to warn you that as much as this book is a romance novel at heart, it is also a little different from what I typically choose to read. In many reviews, I have seen readers call it a Christian Romance. That threatened to turn me away from this book immediately. Although I am a Christian, I do not consider religion to play a strong role in my life, let alone find it to be a topic I enjoy exploring for relaxing enjoyment. Thanks to Amazon.com
There were too many unrealistic responses by characters in this book 1. The parents lack of worry/outrage/questions at their daughters physical and emotional condition when she unexpectedly arrives home before completing her much fought for opportunity to attend school and study music among the English, 2. The uncharacteristic meanness and hatefulness/pettiness of the older brother and his wife, and 3. The young man who loves her has the patience and determination to wait for her, but not the
This was my first jennifer Breckstand book. This was also Breckstands first book in the Apple Lake series. I really enjoy Breckstand's writing style and found her characters to have depth and her story well developed.Kate Weaver is still on her rumpringa. She left home 2 years prior to attend a music academy and develop her beautiful voice that God blessed her with. This schooling and pursuit of her musical talent goes against the Ordung. After a traumatic event during her second year at school,
The story of an Amish girl who longs to use the musical gift God has given her yet doesn't want to forsake her Amish upbringing and family is compelling, yet there were many aspects of this novel that were frustrating for me. For the most part, this book was a light, easy read with a storyline that made it difficult to put down in places, but I struggled to relate to the actions of some of the characters. I don't wan to spoil too much, but the main conflict revolves around a big misunderstanding
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