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A SHINING LIGHT
The kind people of Amana have been her guiding light, but her greatest trial is yet to come...West Amana, Iowa, 1890
After Andrea Wilson receives the devastating news that her husband has been lost at sea, she returns home to Iowa with her young son, Lukas. But what she finds there causes more heartache: The family farm has burned and her father has died, leaving Andrea with nothing.
Andrea must rely on the kindness of the people from the nearby Amana village who invite her to stay with them for a time. She discovers much generosity and contentment among the Amanans--especially from the tinsmith, Dirk Knefler, who takes her son under his wing. But is the simple, cloistered life in Amana what Andrea wants for Lukas's future? Is she willing to give up the comforts and freedom of the outside world? And when yet another round of shocking news comes her way, will Andrea ever be able to find the serenity and hope that have eluded her for so long?
My Review:
I find the Amana colonies enthralling and everything I know about them is courtesy of this amazing author and her incredible research skills. I really enjoyed viewing the colonies through Andrea's eyes -- as an outsider looking in. I struggled right along with her as she tried to find a place to belong. Miller has crafted a compelling story of loss and hope in the midst of a fascinating setting.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of A Shining Light please 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 June 7 2015. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!
A Shining Light sounds fascinating. I would love to read this one, Kav! Thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeletemauback55 at gmail dot com
You're welcome, Melanie. Good luck.
DeleteI have read and loved all of Judith Miller's Amana colony novels, and was not aware that she had written another. I also find them so intriguing! Thx so much for the giveaway opportunity!
ReplyDeletedianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com
I know, this one slipped by me too, Diana. I stumbled upon it at my public library and though -- whoa, how'd I miss this release? Some books just seem to quietly slip onto the bookshelves without much fanfare. Good luck.
DeleteThis sounds like such an interesting novel! I haven't read anything by Judith Miller before; please enter me in the giveaway. :-) My e-mail address is: aliciagraceroque (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks for hosting this!
ReplyDeleteOh, Alicia, you'll enjoy her writing style and the Amana colonies are so interesting. Good luck.
DeleteOh my goodness I read all the Amana books years ago. How did she write a new one I missed. This series was a differnt type of book than usual but very good I enjoyed it very much. I would love to have a chance to catch up with the newest one.
ReplyDeleteDeanne Patterson
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I have not read any of Judith Miller's Amana colony novels, and it sounds like I am missing some wonderful stories! Thank you so much for sharing your review and giveaway, Kav.
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I love Judith Miller's stories! (I began this early Saturday and lost it somewhere!) Would like to be entered for drawing. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net
ReplyDeleteI love Judith Millers books and this one sounds wonderful! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBlessings Joy
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I'm not familiar with the Amana colonies... I would love to read Andrea's story.
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