After tragedy strikes the family of young Naomi Miller, her friend Rebecca Bachman does all she can to help. But things get complicated when Rebecca's brother, Micah, returns from a combat tour in Afghanistan. For one thing, he chose to serve in the military even though he served as a medic and never picked up a gun. For another, he is under the Meidung--the shunning-- because of that and none of the Amish are permitted to speak to him or eat with him. And finally, he is not only Rebecca's brother, he is Naomi's husband! But how can Naomi pick up where their marriage left off after he turned away from her and his people to enlist in the army? How can Naomi and Micah even begin the process of healing their relationship when he will not repent of what he has done and the Amish will not forgive him for what he has done? Naomi despairs of ever again having a happy married life with her husband.
But God has a way of working on the hearts of His people--especially at Christmas time. When an unexpected turn of events sets things right, miracles happen to the Amish community, to the Miller family, and to Naomi and Micah, miracles that transform everyone.
Here is warm and tender story of faithfulness, love, and reconciliation at the most wonderful time of the year.
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Murray Andrew Pura was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and has traveled extensively throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Ordained as a Baptist minister in 1986, Pura has served five churches in Canada and headlined numerous speaking engagements in Canada and the United States. He has five books published, was a contributor to the Life With God Bible, has been a finalist for The Paraclete Fiction Award, The Dartmouth Book Award, and The John Spencer Hill Literary Award, and has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2010 Kobzar Literary Award of Canada.
I have to say this is Mr. Pura's best book yet in my opinion. I read it in no time it is a fast read and it is well written. I was very pleased with this Christmas story. This is a book that you can read while wrapped in a quilt and drink your hot chocolate and enjoy in an afternoon.
I recommend this book and I give it 5 stars.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.
This is the book I really want to read. I was looking at my Christmas list of must have books and An Amish Family Christmas in the very first one listed!! I can't wait to read it. Thanks again Mary for your great review and giveaway!
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Judy B
Thanks for telling us about this book.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT !! Sounds like be a great book to read !!!! Blessings ,Dana "Girl"
ReplyDeleteLoved Murray Pura's books and would love to win this one!
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ReplyDeleteOh, I love Amish, and I love Christmas, so this is my kind of book. Thank you for your review Mary.
ReplyDeleteYour review is enough for me, I want to read this book because it really sounds like a great book! Thnx Mary for the review!
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, after reading your review, I am ready to do exactly what you suggested, book in hand, warm blanket in comfy chair, hot chocolate.....I am ready to read! Thank you for the chance to be a winner!
ReplyDeleteAn Amish Family Christmas sounds like another fantastic book by Murray Pura!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this to read! Curled up in my recliner with my blanket and cup of mocha.
Sounds like a great book! I would love to read it because I have yet to read any of his books yet!!
ReplyDeleteAn Amish Family Christmas sounds so good . I love Murray's books and know I will love this one. Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to win this book . Blessings
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Thanks for the opportunity to enter to win this Amish book by Mr. Pura, Mary! Sounds like a great read on a cold winter's night!
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DeleteAn Amish Family Christmas sounds wonderful.Please me in contest .Thank you for the opportunity to win .
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds wonderful. An Amish Family Christmas is definitely going on my TBR list. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read this Christmas Amish novel. I like the military angle. It seems like it would be awfully hard to shun a military man.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a chance to win a copy of An Amish Family Christmas! Sounds like a great book to read!
ReplyDeleteMurray Pura is a fantastic author. I love his Amish books. This book sounds awesome. Thank you for the chance of this giveaway and please enter my name.
ReplyDeleteBarbara Thompson
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I am loving these Christmas books! This sounds like another great one! Thank you, Mary!!
ReplyDeleteGreat review as always, Mary!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary for another great review. I agree Murray knows how to get your attention with his good stories. Very talented. I would love to win this book of his.
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I love Murray's novels. This is another one that I'll be picking up soon.
ReplyDeleteI love Christmas books but written by Murray will make this book very special. I look forward to reading this book.
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This is a book that I have been hoping forever to read...It sounds wonderful. Sonja.nishimoto (at) gmail (dot) com
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