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  1. LizD1
    AL
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The Christmas Quilt
    March 26, 2015
    LizD1
    AL
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Christmas Quilt, Quilts of Love Series #11.
    The Christmas Quilt: Quilts of Love

    by, Vannetta Chapman

    The Christmas Quilt is a sequel to Simple Amish Christmas. It is also a book in Quilts of Love and they can be read along. I did not have any problems following the story or the characters.

    They was some things that drew me to The Christmas Quilt , I am a quilter and I love Chapmans books. I have not read any of her books that I did not love. While I was reading this story I laughed and cried with them. I could not read fast enough to find out what was going to happen next. There are two Amish Ladies who are both expecting their first child. There is a quilt being made in this story and I love that each quilt square is connected to Scripture and a story. I love that Chapman has weaved Gods work throughout the story, and a lesson learning to trust and rely on God. I really enjoyed this story and I know you will too. Thanks Vannetta Chapman for another good one.

    I was given this book by the author for my honest review which I have given.
  2. Carole Jarvis
    Jonesboro, Georgia
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Wonderfully enjoyable and inspiring
    May 30, 2014
    Carole Jarvis
    Jonesboro, Georgia
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    This review was written for The Christmas Quilt, Quilts of Love Series #11.
    Each stand-alone novel in the Quilts of Love series features a quilt with a meaningful story behind it. This delightful series has a cozy, down-home feel to it, but with a surprising amount of emotion and depth. While I have enjoyed several Quilts of Love stories, The Christmas Quilt is one of my favorites.

    This novel captures a lot of what I look for in a Christian fiction novel: a well-written story with characters who are real and that I care about, who face struggles and doubts honestly, and who grow spiritually as they live out a faith that is genuine. Vannetta takes us on a return visit to Annie and Samuel from 2010's A Simple Amish Christmas, but this story easily stands alone.

    I loved how this story involves two married couples who are both expecting their first child. At first, Leah and Adam struggle with foolish misconceptions as Leah feels unloved, while Adam fears that he won't measure up as a father. But Annie and Samuel's deep love is beautifully expressed by Samuel in a conversation about the bond of a long marriage: "I think each year that passes, two hearts become more entwined, like two vines growing side by side. Eventually it must become difficult to know where the beat of one stops and the beat of the other begins."

    I am unashamedly a fan of Amish fiction for three simple reasons: faith, family and community - and Vannetta has done a masterful job focusing on these elements in The Christmas Quilt.

    The nine-patch crib quilt that Annie is making for Leah - featuring Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Sam - becomes a major character. Readers will be moved by the touching way that Annie and Leah, inspired by the fruit of the Spirit qualities from Galatians 5, tell stories as they quilt of people in their lives who reflect each of these nine qualities. I also applaud the way prayer was shown to be of such primary importance in the characters' lives, as easy and natural as God intended it to be.

    The Amish believe in taking care of their own when needs arise, and they are amazingly successful at it. To support Leah and Adam when they are faced with high medical costs, the community puts together a benefit auction, for "It is biblical for all of the community to minister to our children - and to us - in our time of need" (Adam). And the essential role of family is beautifully summed up in Jacob's words: "Each of you are responsible for praying for these precious kinner, and also for helping raise them, for children need an entire family, not merely a mamm and dat."

    The Christmas Quilt is a feel-good read that both entertains and inspires, perfect for Christmas or any time. Highly recommended to those who enjoy inspirational fiction.

    This book was provided by Litfuse Publicity in exchange for my honest review.
  3. ConnieR
    ME
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    God's many gifts
    October 1, 2013
    ConnieR
    ME
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Christmas Quilt, Quilts of Love Series #11.
    The Christmas Quilt is a long-awaited return to the family we visited in A Simple Amish Christmas: Annie and Samuel, Leah and Adam, Rebekah and Jacob. Annie and Leah are anticipating the births of their first children. Annie decides to make a quilt for Leah's twins, and her decision to get it done before the babies are born becomes a mission for her and Leah. There are many nuggets of wisdom in this story for newlyweds, for new moms, for seasoned parents...as we travel this journey with them. Once again Vannetta Chapman has woven God's gifts to us into the fabric of her book, gently guiding the readers into a sweetly simple faith grounded in trust that He knows what He's doing in our lives, and everything that we go through will become some sort of blessing.
  4. Judy K Burgi
    Kendallville, IN
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Heartwarming Read!
    September 30, 2013
    Judy K Burgi
    Kendallville, IN
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Christmas Quilt, Quilts of Love Series #11.
    This is a book that will stay with me for awhile. Author Vannetta Chapman really knows how to capture your heart. She has taken a fictional story and made it believable. The characters wrap themselves around your emotions and hold you captive until the very end.

    I believe this is the best Amish fiction book that I have ever read in the emotions department. The Christmas Quilt in this book tells quite a story and you can't read about it without crying.

    Two couples both connected by family ties but yet so different. One couple portrays the love, tenderness and caring that one expects in a marriage. One couple struggles with insecurities and distance between each other.

    Sometimes it takes an event to occur in our life in order for everything to work itself out. In all circumstances it takes God's word, praying, forgiveness, and faith to see us through.

    I do believe this book might change your life. The lessons learned and the bonds that are formed are priceless. I pray that you will pick up a copy of this book. You will be Blessed!
  5. Miss Mimi
    Springfield, MO
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Wonderful tale of grace and spiritual growth
    October 18, 2013
    Miss Mimi
    Springfield, MO
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Christmas Quilt, Quilts of Love Series #11.
    The Christmas Quilt is the anticipated sequel to A Simple Amish Christmas. We find the continuing story of Annie, Samuel, Leah and Adam. Both Annie and Leah are pregnant and looking forward to the birth of their babies. The story reveals a growing conflict between Leah and Adam, who allow the pressure of a complicated pregnancy and their own immaturity to lead to a loss of communication. When Leah goes into pre-term labor and must stay in the hospital, Adam makes the hard decision to ask Annie to stay with Leah. This book shows the growing faith of both Leah and Adam as they strive to deal with all the changes and stresses of the situation. The author cleverly uses a quilt to help Leah and Annie learn to focus on the peace and joy of the moment by incorporating the Fruit of the Spirit into the simple pattern. Together Annie and Leah pray and quilt their way to a new understanding and spiritual maturity. We see Adam work through his own immaturity and lack of understanding of his bride and marriage as he, too, grows in spiritual wisdom and faith. We watch as the community comes together to make provision for the hospital bills and expenses this young couple have incurred. Vannetta Chapman takes us into the very heart of a young couple as they grow in the Fruit of the Spirit. It is a joy to be allowed to spend time with these characters as they grow and mature. We watch God unfold His gentle plan for their lives and in the meantime we profit from the beauty and gentleness of the story.

    A special thanks to the author, Vannetta Chapman and Abingdon Press for a pre-release copy to read, enjoy and review!
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