Book Reviews on The Forgiving Jar
By Wanda E. Brunstetter New York Times Bestselling Author
This is a series of three books starting with The Forgiving Jar, The Hope Jar, and The Healing Jar. I have read the first two and I must say they are awesome. Wanda make you feel like you are watch the story unfold right before your eyes. It is hard to put down want you stared reading it. I have most of her books you may say she my favorite author. When I am feeling down and feeling give up, I pick one of her books up and it seem to help me. I really like it that she adds Bible verses in her books. I love reading about the Amish and there way of life. I think we should all take a lesson from them.
The Forgiving Jar
Sara returns to her grandparents' home in Strasburg for Thanksgiving. She is hoping that her grandparents will let her stay with them till she finds a job and a place to stay. She was working at a dentist office till the dentist retired. She arrived early at her grandparent home to find that they weren't home. So, she decided to go to the barn and see if grandfather was in there feeding the animals. He wasn't there so she talks to the dog and played with a while when she heard someone behind her and when she turns around, she found Michelle behind her she asks her what she was doing there. She told Sara that she had come back to apologize to Sara grandparents for lying to them about being Sara. She told Sara that her grandparents had forgiving her, and they invite her to stay with them because she had no place to stay tell she found a job too. Sara had a hard time believe Michelle for lying to her grandparents about be her she couldn't see how her grandparents could forgive her. It had taken an accident to bring them closer and be come friends. As the story go on Sara find work at a flower shop and Michelle find work at restaurant but she had to find a way to get to work so Sara help her out and took her to work on her way to work and pick her up when she was done. It works out great for the both. To find out more about this story I recommend you read the book it is amazing and emotional. I cried at some of the parts in this story and I can't wait to the third one come out to find out what happens. I would give this book 5 stars. My thanks to Barbour Publishing for the opportunity to read the advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review is 100% mine.
By Wanda E. Brunstetter New York Times Bestselling Author
This is a series of three books starting with The Forgiving Jar, The Hope Jar, and The Healing Jar. I have read the first two and I must say they are awesome. Wanda make you feel like you are watch the story unfold right before your eyes. It is hard to put down want you stared reading it. I have most of her books you may say she my favorite author. When I am feeling down and feeling give up, I pick one of her books up and it seem to help me. I really like it that she adds Bible verses in her books. I love reading about the Amish and there way of life. I think we should all take a lesson from them.
The Forgiving Jar
Sara returns to her grandparents' home in Strasburg for Thanksgiving. She is hoping that her grandparents will let her stay with them till she finds a job and a place to stay. She was working at a dentist office till the dentist retired. She arrived early at her grandparent home to find that they weren't home. So, she decided to go to the barn and see if grandfather was in there feeding the animals. He wasn't there so she talks to the dog and played with a while when she heard someone behind her and when she turns around, she found Michelle behind her she asks her what she was doing there. She told Sara that she had come back to apologize to Sara grandparents for lying to them about being Sara. She told Sara that her grandparents had forgiving her, and they invite her to stay with them because she had no place to stay tell she found a job too. Sara had a hard time believe Michelle for lying to her grandparents about be her she couldn't see how her grandparents could forgive her. It had taken an accident to bring them closer and be come friends. As the story go on Sara find work at a flower shop and Michelle find work at restaurant but she had to find a way to get to work so Sara help her out and took her to work on her way to work and pick her up when she was done. It works out great for the both. To find out more about this story I recommend you read the book it is amazing and emotional. I cried at some of the parts in this story and I can't wait to the third one come out to find out what happens. I would give this book 5 stars. My thanks to Barbour Publishing for the opportunity to read the advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review is 100% mine.
Many of y'all know me, and know that one of my favorite genres to read is Amish fiction. Among that Amish fiction, there is this really amazingly talented author who never fails to hook me, keep me focused on the story, and make me feel as if I was a character within the pages as I follow the ups, downs, ins and outs of her beloved characters' lives. That author is Wanda Brunstetter. She is phenomenal. So, I looked forward to opening up the next book in her Prayer Jars series. Let me tell you this: She did not disappoint me. In fact, I was blown away with this story.Â
Ms. Brunstetter has woven a tender story with this book. It's full of secrets and twists, but also full of hope, longing, forgiving and grace. Sara and Brad's characters are tenderly chiseled together to create a few sparks of romance blooming within the book, and Michelle's character.....well, let me say that at first, I wanted to hate her, for assuming a life that wasn't her own. But, through the words of Ms. Brunstetter, through the forgiving grace of God, I was able to see why she did it, and much like the story line suggests, and forgive her for it, the same as if she truly did it to me.Â
The way Ms. Brunstetter makes me feel at the end of the book, like she wrote solely for me (which, of course, I know she did not but that's how good her writing is!), has once again left me ready for her next book in the series so I can feel this way again. The Forgiving Jar is a tender story, one that makes the reader sit and reflect about forgiving and letting go of the pain and the past, and focus on the here and now. Anything less than a 5 star praise for this book, would not be doing it justice. Well done, Ms. Brunstetter. Well done.Â
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Shiloh Run Press and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*
Ms. Brunstetter has woven a tender story with this book. It's full of secrets and twists, but also full of hope, longing, forgiving and grace. Sara and Brad's characters are tenderly chiseled together to create a few sparks of romance blooming within the book, and Michelle's character.....well, let me say that at first, I wanted to hate her, for assuming a life that wasn't her own. But, through the words of Ms. Brunstetter, through the forgiving grace of God, I was able to see why she did it, and much like the story line suggests, and forgive her for it, the same as if she truly did it to me.Â
The way Ms. Brunstetter makes me feel at the end of the book, like she wrote solely for me (which, of course, I know she did not but that's how good her writing is!), has once again left me ready for her next book in the series so I can feel this way again. The Forgiving Jar is a tender story, one that makes the reader sit and reflect about forgiving and letting go of the pain and the past, and focus on the here and now. Anything less than a 5 star praise for this book, would not be doing it justice. Well done, Ms. Brunstetter. Well done.Â
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Shiloh Run Press and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*
The Forgiving Jar is the second book in The Prayer Jar series. While The Forgiving Jar could be read as a standalone, I suggest reading The Hope Jar first. It will provide you with Michelle's complete story and help you understand her motivations. I thought The Forgiving Jar was well-written with gentle pacing. I did find the story to be a little slow in the middle. I was drawn into the story and wanted to find out what would happen with Sara and Michelle. Sara has a hard time grappling with the concept of forgiveness. Her mother kept secrets from her and then Michelle impersonated her. Sara has trust issues and does not understand how her grandparents can easily forgive Michelle for her deception. We get to see how the slips of paper in an old canning jar help Sara understand the importance of forgiveness and being a Christian. The slips in the canning jar were encouraging, inspirational, guiding and thought provoking. With Michelle and Sara living in the same household, it is rife with tension. Mary Ruth talks with Sara about the issue. After that, Mary Ruth prays and leaves the issue in God's hands. There is romance in the story as Michelle and Ezekiel King draw closer to each other. One of my favorite phrases was âturn your cares into prayers.â I did have trouble with Sara. She has a giant chip on her shoulder plus she is extremely resentful of Michelle. As time goes by, Sara along with Michelle mature. I liked seeing the women evolve, learn from their mistakes and grow in their faith. I look forward to reading The Healing Jar when it comes out. The Forgiving Jar is a sweet, heartwarming story that will touch your heart.
