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Bethany House The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3

Grace Byler leaves Bird-in-Hand in a fancy car to search for her mother in Ohio. But what if Lettie Byler doesn't wish to be found? Meanwhile, Lettie continues her private quest to find the missing piece of her life. As clues take her from state to state, she is increasingly torn between the family she has left behind and the yearning for her long-lost child. Struggling to come to terms with a grave medical diagnosis, Heather Nelson is determined to forgo traditional medicine--to her father's chagrin--in hopes of finding answers and healing in Amish country. But first, she offers to drive her Amish friend, Grace Byler, to Ohio Amish country. Will mother and daughter, and one seriously ill graduate student, find the answers they long for? Or will "the telling" cause them all further pain?
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Customer Reviews for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
Review 1 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5
5 out of 5

enjoyable book, wish there were more

Date:May 2, 2012
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Lexi
Location:Ontario, Canada
Age:35-44
Gender:female
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Sure, the average reader could figure out the ending by the second chapter. That made no difference to me though!
Lewis' warm, comfortable and easy-going style is always a joy to read; this book was too. It would be great if there were more books to come; following Heather's health & Jim, Heather's Dad & Naturopath, Grace & Yonnie, as well as Grace's siblings and best friend's relationships, too.
This was a delightful book! I always enjoy reading about the Amish life and Beverly Lewis brings her stories to vivid life in her. The Amish have all my sincerest respect!
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Review 2 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Loved the series...

Date:May 21, 2011
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Caren Collis
Location:Warren, MI
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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This was an exceptionally good series. I just wish there was a book 4. I would like to see what happens to Heather and also Grace. Love Beverly Lewis's writing.
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Review 3 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5
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It was great

Date:January 28, 2011
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Joan Simpson
Location:Garnett, KS
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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This was such a moving story it got me in the first chapter and I read it straight through. I always feel closer to God after I read a book like this. It makes you put your life in the right order. Thank you Joan
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Review 4 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Beverly Lewis knows how to fill out the story.

Date:March 8, 2011
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Jane Ford
Location:the corn fields of OHIO
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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They are a set of books you can't put down! The charactors are real people. You find your self concerned and careing and wanting things to work out for good. The showing the plain and the fancy worhing out in one story keeps your interest. loved the endings!
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Review 5 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:January 10, 2011
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Shelly
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I appreciated being able to purchase this book in a set. My daughter loves this series and went to reading it right after she received it.
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Review 6 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
This review is fromThe Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3.
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Excellent conclusion to the series

Date:December 29, 2010
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Elizabeth Cain
Age:18-24
Gender:female
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This is the best book of the series. I loved the emotion and description within it. A very worthwhile read, I would recommend the entire series because the Telling is worth it. Great novel Beverly Lewis!
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Review 7 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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3 out of 5
3 out of 5

Date:September 18, 2010
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Alberta Kenworthy
I enjoy Beverly Lewis" books and was anxious to read the final book in this series. I found the ending very predicatable about half way through. It was a little disappointing in this respect, but the series was good.
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Review 8 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:August 17, 2010
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Denise Martin
I can't remember when I first "met" Beverly Lewis, but I can hardly wait to read about her characters as books are released. I was very anxious about Lettie Byler, and had to remind myself that it is "only a book".When I read her kneeling confession, I was trying to hide my tears from my husband so I wouldn't have to explain what I was bawling about. When Mammi Adah repented about taking Lettie's baby from her and when she confronted Heather about her history, I was elated!Please tell Mrs. Lewis that she cannot drop the story of Heather and Grace. I MUST know how the story ends.
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Review 9 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:June 11, 2010
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Paul And Jean Tye
I love Beverly Lewis books and have all of them. I love her walk with the Lord and how she brings in the salvation message and closer walk with the Lord. The Telling was a great book. I have the series and my heart ached for Lettie's search for her daughter. I'm the mother of 5 children and can't imagine having to give up one of my children. Lettie's heartache and search were understandable. I lost a child thru a crib death and without the Lord I would have had a difficult time going on. The way the Lord sustained not only Lettie, but Grace, Judah, the grandparents, and Heather in her search for healing in her body was beautifully writen. I loved how God took care of all the families involved and how the Lord helped Lettie thru her confession but Judah's love for her was priceless in the end. I highly recommend this book.
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Review 10 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5

Date:June 9, 2010
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Margaret Besler
An excellent book and good finish to this series. The story is very poignant and draws on ones emotions.
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Review 11 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:June 6, 2010
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Susan Baroun
I really enjoy reading all of Beverly Lewis' books. This series was really good. I had read the first two in the series and couldn't wait for "The Telling" to come out this spring. It was worth the wait,really had problems putting the book down as I wanted to find out how this series would end. Every series of her books I have bought have been past on to several family members and friends who enjoy reading these books as much as I do. I always look forward to her new series of books coming out.
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Review 12 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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Date:May 15, 2010
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Lauri Gordon
A great concluding book in the series. Mrs. Lewis writes with such thought and love to convey a wonderful message.
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Review 13 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5

Date:May 13, 2010
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Sylvia Knox
It was so interesting from the beginning to the end. So much of it is helpful and can apply the lessons to our own life.
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Review 14 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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Date:May 12, 2010
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Vickie Oaks
I loved this book...only bad thing, I wish there were going to be more in this series.
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Review 15 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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3 out of 5
3 out of 5

Date:May 12, 2010
A nice, totally predicatable closing to the series. Interaction between Roan and Heather, Mr. Byler's forgiveness of his wife, and Lettie's kneeling confession - something modern churches might benefit from; were engaging. All three books could have been one nice stand alone novel. Too much filler.
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Review 16 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:May 10, 2010
This book is good and was not a disapointment. I had kind of figured out some of what would happen.
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Review 17 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5

Date:May 10, 2010
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Barbara Rosel
Loved the first two books, and could hardly wait to read the last book, and wasn't dissappointed.
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Review 18 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:May 8, 2010
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Ruth Hallock
Excellant finish to that series. Love the ending. The book kept you guessing on how it was going to end.
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Review 19 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
This review is fromThe Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3.
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5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:June 22, 2010
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Carey Harrison
Wow! This was her best book yet. Beverly always keeps your interest up with the many characters she includes chapter to chapter. Even though I had guessed who her long lost daughter would be, I sat on the edge of my chair through the entire book. I also shed many a tear as Beverly makes you feel that you are right there with her characters. Don't miss this one!!!
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Review 20 for The Telling, Seasons of Grace Series #3
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5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Date:May 6, 2010
Loved this book Love to read Beverly's books Think this series could have gone on to a book 4 Passed this one on to friends to read who also like to read her books
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