Margo E. (mgerick) -
Helpful Score: 5
Beverly Lewis is an author who never disappoints. She always has a unique story line - not just your standard love story -- this book has several interwoven plots and well-developed characters. I always learn something new about the Amish culture from her books. Can't wait for the next book in this series.
Jill F. (GAmomJill) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
If you haven't read this one from Beverly Lewis you are missing out. Once I got started on this one I could not put it down! There is always a secret involved that makes you wonder what will happen next. Her characters always have a major decision to make in their lives. Highly recommended!
Helpful Score: 4
I absolutly LOVED this book. I picked it up for something to occupy my time on a plane ride home but I never anticipated to get hooked. Now I HAVE to read the second book. READER BEWARE: Extremely addictive!
Nichole R. (NikkiDawn) -
Helpful Score: 3
I truly enjoyed reading this book. Beverly Lewis has done an excellent job creating a romance between a couple that love God first & then each other. While creating a backdrop for their courtship, she explains rituals & rules. I finished this book with an incredible desire to read the next books to follow.
Laura (imjustso) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 21 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is a sweet, gentle story with believable characters and an interesting plot. Although it's classified as religious fiction, and does certainly have a strong Christian theme, I didn't feel like the author was creating a story with the sole purpose of shoving religion down my throat. Books 2 and 3 weren't available on PBS so, within a couple of hours of finishing it, I had purchased them on Amazon. That's saying a lot about how good the story is, as I am a cheapskate and seldom purchase books that aren't on clearance.
Madge C. (dmconn1) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 234 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Beverly Lewis steps back in time as she describes a character who is seeing changes within the Old Order Amish community she is part of. The story takes place in 1966. A very quick read. This is the first book of three in "The Courtship of Nellie Fisher" series. If you enjoy reading about Amish fiction, you won't want to miss this book. Beverly Lewis does not disappoint.
Amy D. (amymarine) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book and the entire series. It was a wonderful glimpse into the mysterious world of the Amish. The complex and many characters in the book kept the story colorful and intriguing.
Karen K. (kkowert) -
This story revolves around Nellie, a young girl that is struggling with the death of her sister and trying to get on with her life with a new love. Caleb, who strongly wants to keep the old ways of the Amish is courting Nellie at a time when some in the community are questioning traditions of their faith and lifestyle. While talk of tractors and other controversies swirl around this Amish community in the 1960s, Nellie and Calebs families are at odds. What will happen to Nellie and Caleb? I look forward to reading the other books in the series to find out.
This is a quick, entertaining read with rich details about the Amish way of life.
This is a quick, entertaining read with rich details about the Amish way of life.
Connie A. (jazzysmom) -
As with all the Beverly Lewis stories, this too is a beautiful book. If you read just one you will be hooked. At first i didn't think there would be enough to hold my interest and now i want to read them all.
Heather S. (suitechic1979) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 17 more book reviews
Great book by Beverly Lewis. It was fun to read and so excited to read the other books in this series!
Victoria T. (justicepirate) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 350 more book reviews
An Amish village is stirring in the mid 1960s with people being drawn to a new gospel that goes against the Ordnung teachings.
Nellie is grieving her sister Suzy's death, as is the rest of her family. She has had a crush on Caleb for a long time and he seems to be drawn to her lately. Nellie bakes goods on a regular basis at her own little store. She is very into the Old Order and cannot fathom why there are sudden changes in some of her own family members towards the reading of scriptures that she has never heard and praying directly to God as if personal, without a rote involved.
This book took me a while to get into, but halfway through it was so good and I liked it and would have tears forming in the corners of my eyes!
Nellie is grieving her sister Suzy's death, as is the rest of her family. She has had a crush on Caleb for a long time and he seems to be drawn to her lately. Nellie bakes goods on a regular basis at her own little store. She is very into the Old Order and cannot fathom why there are sudden changes in some of her own family members towards the reading of scriptures that she has never heard and praying directly to God as if personal, without a rote involved.
This book took me a while to get into, but halfway through it was so good and I liked it and would have tears forming in the corners of my eyes!
Marcia K. (marwan) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 496 more book reviews
Very enjoyable.
An excellent book. Beverly Lewis writes great Amish stories. Recommend her books to everyone.
Marianne S. (sfc95) -
Another good book by Beverly Lewis. I am ready to read the second book, these books get you hooked \so easily and are easy to read in one sitting
Kathy K. (kitkat58) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 18 more book reviews
Once again beverly lewis did not diappoint me. Great read can't wait for the second one in the series.
Shirley J. (nannyjames) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
I like this book a loot but was a little disappointed in the end but have just started the next in the series so maybe it will answer the questions that I felt I was left with. The whole series has been very different from her other books.
Dolores H. (redroses12) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Excellant book . Will be interesting to see if down the road Nellie and Caleb get together .Recomend it to anyone to read
Beverly J. (bevrich) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 78 more book reviews
I didn't think this book was as good the rest of her books but still enjoyed it. Have read book 2 in the series and waiting for the others.
Sarah B. (tbimom) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
Excellent read. Great series
Jennifer M. (mccullar) reviewed The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Bk 1) on + 55 more book reviews
Very good book. picked up about pg 200's for me. but now i can't wait for the next one to come out!
