Tuesday, September 16, 2014

The River

THE RIVER

LEWIS, BEVERLY
THE RIVER

She looked once more at the dreaded river. Since Anna's death, it had been such a barrier . . . a place and a moment she could not seem to move past.
           
A line I can't move beyond...
The River

Tilly and Ruth, two formerly Amish sisters, are plagued by unresolved relationships when they reluctantly return to Lancaster County for their parents' landmark wedding anniversary. Since departing their Plain upbringing, Tilly has married an Englisher, but Ruth remains single and hasn't entirely forgotten her failed courtship with her Amish beau.

Past meets present as Tilly and Ruth yearn for acceptance and redemption. Can they face the future in the light of a past they can't undo?

My Review:

Fascinating study of a fractured Amish family as they struggle to overcome past hurts. Tilly and Ruth are on the outside looking in, yearning for a close relationship with their parents and siblings without giving up their lives as Englishers. It's a delicate balance that few manage to achieve. Every member of the family reacts to the young women differently. Kindness and condemnation make their homecoming an emotional one.

Tilly has the most difficult time and I championed her from the very beginning. A tenuous relationship with her father continues to decline and culminates in an astonishing revelation. The author figuratively hit me over the head with a two-by-four. I'm still reeling. A spellbinding tale about family and faith and second chances.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of The River leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday September 21 2014. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!


 Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

18 comments:

  1. Hi Kav, Beverly Lewis does have that way of drawing me into the story to the point where I can still "see" the scenes and characters when I am not reading.

    ~Tammi

    dandtdearing{at}earthlink{dot}net

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    1. I agree, Tammi. She is a master storyteller. Good luck!

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  2. thanks for the chance to read this novel, kav

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  3. Love honest stories about difficult family relationships!
    I have never read anything written by this author, but probably I should!

    Thanks for the giveaway, Kav.

    janka(dot)halcinova(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Oh -- you definitely should. She writes real struggles with such compassion and hope. Good luck, Janka!

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  4. Kav, believe it or not, I've not ready anything from Beverly Lewis yet. Maybe a win with this one could help me rectify that! :)

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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    1. Ohhhh --- yes, you need to get started, Cheryl. Good luck!

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  5. The Lewis books are wonderful and I know this one will be a winner just like the rest. I would love to read it, Kav, thank you for the opportunity.

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. I've enjoyed all the books I've read by her too. This one was really good in an angsty kind of way. :-) Good luck, Melanie.

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  6. I've yet to read a novel by Beverly Lewis...
    dlkamstra at gmail dot com

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    1. This book is a good one to start with. Good luck!

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  7. I enjoyed your review. I find that where family and faith are found... there will always also be found second chances. This looks to be a very good read, one to add to my "Must Read" list! Thank you for the chance to win...and for your honest review.
    Blessings!
    Kelly Y.
    kelly *at* dkcountryarts *dot* com

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    1. You're right about those second chances, Kelly. Where would we be without them? Good luck!

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  8. I would love to read this book. It sounds interesting. Amish fiction is my favorite. I love the cover too.
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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    1. I have a soft spot for Amish fiction too. Reading a wonderful one right now that I can barely put down. It'll be offered as a giveaway next week. :-) Good luck, Maryann.

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  9. Oh my Kav for reviewing this one. I have tried to win it but no luck yet. I got to meet Beverly in April on my Birthday. I love all of her books and really want this one. Thanks for the give-away.
    > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

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    1. How wonderful to have been able to meet Beverly Lewis!!!! Good luck, Maxie.

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