Sunday, August 26, 2012

A Season for Tending By Cindy Woodsmall

In a community where conformity flourishes, seeds of Rhoda’s odd behavior were planted long ago. Can she cultivate her relationships with the same care and tenderness that she gives her beloved garden?

Old Order Amish Rhoda Byler’s unusual gift and her remarkable abilities to grow herbs and berries have caused many to think her odd. As rumors mount that Rhoda’s “gift” is a detriment to the community, she chooses isolation, spending her time in her fruit garden and on her thriving canning business. 

Miles away in Harvest Mills, Samuel King struggles to keep his family’s apple orchard profitable. As the eldest son, Samuel farms with his brothers, the irrepressible Jacob and brash Eli, while his longtime girlfriend Catherine remains hopeful that Samuel will marry her when he feels financially stable. 

Meanwhile, Samuel’s younger sister Leah is testing all the boundaries during her rumschpringe, and finds herself far from home in Rhoda’s garden after a night of partying gone badly. But Leah’s poor choices serve as a bridge between Rhoda and the King family when a tragic mistake in the orchard leaves Samuel searching for solutions.
Rhoda’s expertise in canning could be the answer, but she struggles with guilt over the tragic death of her sister and doesn’t trust herself outside her garden walls. As the lines between business, love, and family begin to blur, can Rhoda finally open up to a new life? And what effect will this odd, amazing woman have on the entire King family?
Cindy Woodsmall is a New York Times and CBA best-selling author of ten works of fiction and one work of nonfiction, whose connection with the Amish community has been featured widely in national media and throughout Christian news outlets. She lives outside Atlanta with her family.
All of my Amish book lover followers are going to want to pick up a copy of this latest book by Cindy Woodsmall A Season for Trending. It was by far her best book yet. I would be in heaven in the middle of an apple orchard. I  just loved  Samuel King and I fell in love with Rhoda Byler (Rhodes) as well. There is so much going on in this book that you will not be able to put it down. I give this book 5 stars.  I can not wait for book two in the series to come out. Sherry Gore even provided a  couple of recipes at the end of the book, you will not want to miss those as well. Yum-O

I must warn you, you are left hanging at the end. That just makes you want to read the next one so bad!

17 comments:

  1. I love Cindy's books! A Season for Tending is on my list of books to buy! I can't wait to read it! Thanks for your review of it Mary!

    Blessings!
    Judy

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  2. I love to read and I do love to read a good AMISH book and this looks like it would be a good to read .Love to win .Blessings <3

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  3. At last purity instead of trash in books, this looks to be a good read even for my 14 year old grand daughter that is being home schooled..

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  4. I'm a big fan of Cindy's books. This one sounds really good. I'm adding it to my wish list! Thanks for a great recommendation, Mary!

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  5. I certainly would like to read it. Am crossing my fingers :)

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  6. I would love to have a copy. Fixed finances make 'new books' a real luxury. A friend and I usually take turns buying books and share them.

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  7. I saw this on the shelf today and considered buying it. Sounds like a great book. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. I would love to win this book. I have almost all of Cindy's books. I was lucky to meet her a couple of years ago. She is a very gracious and sweet lady.

    Thank you for the opportunity to win a free book. :)

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  9. I love your books Cindy! Would love the chance to win this one, thanks.

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  10. I love cindy's books. would love to win

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  11. very good review Mary..looks like one Id like to read..

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    1. James, you Won! I will get it in the mail to you right away! Congrats!

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  12. I have been trying hard to win this book, but no luck yet. Know it will be good. Thanks for the review Mary. Maxie

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  13. Love Cindy's books! Would love to win! Thank you for the chance

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  14. Cindy's books are great.I would love to win this book.Great review.Thanks

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  15. I would love to win and I have shared on fb.

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  16. I love to read and lately I have been wanting to read more Amish books. This sounds like a great book and I thank you for the opportunity!

    Blessings,
    Jo
    azladijo(at)aol(dot)com

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