Helpful Score: 2
Naomi's Gift is the 4th book in the Kauffman Amish Bakery series. In earlier books, we've watched Naomi pursue, and have her heart broken by, two different Amish men. In this novella, Naomi has grown up a bit, but has decided that God doesn't want her to marry or have a family of her own. When handsome widower Caleb and his cute daughter Susie arrive for a Christmas visit with his family, he and Naomi are thrown together and attracted to each other immediately. The story moves along nicely, and we learn about Amish Christmas traditions.
There are two negatives about this book. I never understood Sadie Kauffman's extreme interference and harsh attitude toward Naomi. Sadie's portrayed as a gossip, but her actions go way overboard. No motivation is really given. I began reading this book for a NetGalley review, then purchased the Kindle version to finish the book when the NetGalley version was archived. Both versions were full of double words followed by words being left out. I could guess the missing word, but it was very distracting.
The book included a recipe, family trees, discussion questions, and a list of Amish/English phrases.
If you're looking for a quick, cheerful Amish Christmas story to read during this busy holiday season, consider Noami's Gift.
With thanks to Zondervan via NetGalley for my review copy.
There are two negatives about this book. I never understood Sadie Kauffman's extreme interference and harsh attitude toward Naomi. Sadie's portrayed as a gossip, but her actions go way overboard. No motivation is really given. I began reading this book for a NetGalley review, then purchased the Kindle version to finish the book when the NetGalley version was archived. Both versions were full of double words followed by words being left out. I could guess the missing word, but it was very distracting.
The book included a recipe, family trees, discussion questions, and a list of Amish/English phrases.
If you're looking for a quick, cheerful Amish Christmas story to read during this busy holiday season, consider Noami's Gift.
With thanks to Zondervan via NetGalley for my review copy.
Sweet little Christmas story! Highly recommended!
wonderful
About this book:
Sometimes the most unanticipated gifts are the most precious of all.
In the Amish community of Bird-In-Hand, Pennsylvania, twenty-four-year-old Naomi King has had her heart broken twice, and she has all but given up on marriage and family.
The she meets Caleb, a widower with an eight-year-old daughter.
Its the Christmas season, theres magic in the air, and the deep feelings Caleb stirs in Naomi make her believe she may receive the gift of true love after all.
Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where youll meet the women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery in Lancaster County. As each womans story unfolds, you will share in her heartaches, trials, joys, dreams and secrets. Youll discover the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle but also how it can clash with the English way of. Most importantly, you will be encouraged by their hope, their faith, and the importance they place on their family.
Series: This novella is connected to the Kauffman Amish Bakery series and is the second book is the Christmas Stories line. Ill be reviewing the first book in this Christmas line later this month.
Spiritual Content- Scriptures are quoted; Church going; Prayers; Talks about God & Him getting is through hard times; Hs when talking about God are capital.
Negative Content- N/A
Sexual Content- a semi-detailed kiss; Love, falling in love, and the emotions.
-Naomi King
-Caleb Schmucker
P.O.V. switches between them
178 pages (with a recipe at the back!)
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
While Naomis Gift was a novella, dont let that stop you from reading it! It was a perfect length with such a sweet storyline!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
Sometimes the most unanticipated gifts are the most precious of all.
In the Amish community of Bird-In-Hand, Pennsylvania, twenty-four-year-old Naomi King has had her heart broken twice, and she has all but given up on marriage and family.
The she meets Caleb, a widower with an eight-year-old daughter.
Its the Christmas season, theres magic in the air, and the deep feelings Caleb stirs in Naomi make her believe she may receive the gift of true love after all.
Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where youll meet the women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery in Lancaster County. As each womans story unfolds, you will share in her heartaches, trials, joys, dreams and secrets. Youll discover the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle but also how it can clash with the English way of. Most importantly, you will be encouraged by their hope, their faith, and the importance they place on their family.
Series: This novella is connected to the Kauffman Amish Bakery series and is the second book is the Christmas Stories line. Ill be reviewing the first book in this Christmas line later this month.
Spiritual Content- Scriptures are quoted; Church going; Prayers; Talks about God & Him getting is through hard times; Hs when talking about God are capital.
Negative Content- N/A
Sexual Content- a semi-detailed kiss; Love, falling in love, and the emotions.
-Naomi King
-Caleb Schmucker
P.O.V. switches between them
178 pages (with a recipe at the back!)
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
While Naomis Gift was a novella, dont let that stop you from reading it! It was a perfect length with such a sweet storyline!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
