I can only assume that Beverly Lewis quickly resolved everything because she 1 was either getting tired of writing OR 2 had writer's block OR 3 was trying to meet her publisher's deadline and quickly sorted out all the issues to finish the book on time. But, since the ending is predictable, there may not have been a reason to draw out the resolution unnecessarily.
Still, the reader "misses out" on the characters' resolutions. Nevertheless, the book is a good read. It's kind of like watching a favorite movie you know the ending to, but watch it anyway because you enjoy the story. The Guardian is worth reading. Listened to The Guardian Home to Hickory Hollow 3 by Beverly Lewis When schoolteacher Jodi Winfield goes for a morning run, the last thing she expects is to find a disheveled little girl all alone on the side of the Pennsylvania road, clad only in her undergarments, her chubby cheeks streaked with tears.
But Jodi is mystified when no one seems to know of a missing child, and the girl herself is no help, since s Listened to The Guardian Home to Hickory Hollow 3 by Beverly Lewis When schoolteacher Jodi Winfield goes for a morning run, the last thing she expects is to find a disheveled little girl all alone on the side of the Pennsylvania road, clad only in her undergarments, her chubby cheeks streaked with tears.
Might the answers lie there? I love this book. I give it 5 stars and a Wonderful read! I don't quite understand the title--perhaps it was chosen to fit the series. Yes, it is true that Jesus is our guardian, but usually these titles also have a plot application as well.
It is true that Jodi is a bit of a guardian to Sarah until she return her to her family, but it's not a huge part of the plot. In one sense, I felt like the book could have been over or so pages in--I'm glad the author didn't choose to belabor Sarah being returned to the correct family as I thought might happen I don't quite understand the title--perhaps it was chosen to fit the series.
In one sense, I felt like the book could have been over or so pages in--I'm glad the author didn't choose to belabor Sarah being returned to the correct family as I thought might happen. I enjoyed getting to know both Maryanna and Jodi through their friendship with each other. I'm glad both found true love. I was glad to see Jodi and Trent work through their differing desires on having or not having children and come to an agreement rather than breaking up over their different "wants" out of life.
I was surprised that an Amish school agreed to hire an non-Amish teacher, even for a few months. The Guardian is a very sweet story about the connections we can find with people who are different than us. The beginning is exciting with the missing little girl, but thankfully, that is resolved fairly quickly. Next, we get into the heart of the book where we explore how both Jodi and Maryanna are getting over their grief and learning how to move forward.
I loved the healing Jodi found in the Plain community and how Maryanna's eyes were opened to see what was right in front of her. I really ap The Guardian is a very sweet story about the connections we can find with people who are different than us.
I really appreciated how Jodi got to teach for them and was genuinely respectful of their ways and culture. I liked that there was no tension over her having any modern teachings.
She simply learned what she needed to, followed their curriculum, and did a good job. The ending was beautiful and romantic. The peaceful, simplicity made it all the more enjoyable. Overall, I liked the growth and relationships that developed throughout this gentle tale. It was interesting to read an Amish book where the Englishers and the Amish actually mix together and help each other out. Jodi was definitely an answer to Maryanna's prayers and it was interesting how Jodi learned the ways of the Amish enough to be a teacher for a couple of months.
She styled herself after the Amish - hair in a tight bun at the back of the head and dresses that were plain colored. Jodi loved the kids and they loved her.
Of course after the school found an Amish teacher, her tim It was interesting to read an Amish book where the Englishers and the Amish actually mix together and help each other out. Of course after the school found an Amish teacher, her time in Hickory Hollow was at an end and she went back to Vermont.
But her beau spent a year in Japan teaching and he told Jodi to plan a wedding so she planned it in Maryanna's backyard in the gazebo. Best of all, Maryanna and Joshua get married!! A story in Amish country and in the style of the popular author. A young "English" woman Jodi comes to Lancaster County to house sit for her cousins and while running along a country road finds a little girl alone on the side of the road.
She was not aware of any report of a missing child who doesn't speak English and she proceeds to care for her and tries to find where she belongs. Her search leads her to and Old Order Amish home where she discovers friendship and a new outlook on life afte A story in Amish country and in the style of the popular author. Her search leads her to and Old Order Amish home where she discovers friendship and a new outlook on life after losing her beloved sister and her faith in God.
The story goes deep into the lives of families in this isolated community where new life springs out of tragedy and Jodi also finds new meaning to her life as she contemplates her own marriage. This book had all I needed to want to never put it down, suspense and romance! Then in the middle of it it all there is the peace and tranquility of Hickory Hollow.
The countryside was so quiet that I could hear the clippity clop of the horse buggies on the lane through the pages. I fell in love with the both of the characters Jodi and Maryanna. They both were strong willed but were willing to listen to instruction and guidance. Each one going through a different struggle but making it through w This book had all I needed to want to never put it down, suspense and romance!
Each one going through a different struggle but making it through with the help of God. Jodi especially spoke to my heart with her willingness to listen and respect the Amish way of life. A wonderful, wonderful book!
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Nor does the description talk about how Jodi becomes so attached to, and involved with, the family. While predictable at times, I still enjoyed this book. Beverly Lewis is one of my absolute favourite authors! This is part of a series but it can be read as a stand-alone.
Wonderful As always this is a wonderful read. I loved visiting with MaryAnne and Jodi and little Sarah. So much wisdom in this book. It gave me anxiety just thinking about it. I've read many of Beverly Lewis's books and I liked that The Guardian had some unique elements to it. The teaching storyline was interesting to me. The book felt too long and I really had to push myself to finish it. Wow, I really enjoyed this book!
It made me feel so good. If the Amish would ease up on their dress code and allow a little glitter I could really get on board! I was surprised at how quickly and easily the initial crisis was resolved Readers also enjoyed. Videos About This Book. More videos Christian Fiction. Adult Fiction. About Beverly Lewis. Beverly Lewis. Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. Beverly Lewis, raised in Pennsylvania Amish country and both a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician, has been an award-winning author for over a dozen years.
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Best-selling author Beverly Lewis has received numerous awards for her books depicting Amish life. While taking her morning run, Amish schoolteacher Jodi. Come home to Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania--the beloved setting where Beverly Lewis's celebrated Amish novels began--with new characters and new.
Lewis' Home to Hickory Hollow series, but it easily stands alone. This was kind of a hard book to read from a mother's stand-.
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