I always enjoy books by my favorite Amish author Beverly Lewis and The Atonement was no exception. The main character, Lucy, volunteered and served in many charities, mainly to stay busy and to make amends for her past actions. She had much to learn about grace and forgiveness. Very good and well written story. Highly recommended.
Lucy, a 25y ear old young Amish-woman feels that at 25 years old That she is past marriageable age.She has made mistakes and big ones and constantly is doing charity work to atone for her mistakes. Can God forgive her and can she forgive her parents and herself? She will not let herself get closer than a friend to any young men. She really wants to get married and have children, but she feels too guilty to allow herself that privilege.
The Atonement by Beverly Lewis is a new Amish fiction novel. Lucy Flaud is twenty-five years old and spends the majority of her time doing volunteer activities (a lot of them) around Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. Lucy is trying to atone for a past mistake (is such a thing possible). Her father, Christian Flaud is grieving (after three years), but only his wife knows what he is truly grieving. Christian starts attending a local grief support group where he meets Dale Wyeth. Dale owns a local hardware store and is looking for a simpler life style (off the grid). Christian volunteers his assistance (to teach him) and Dale starts spending time around the Flaud farm. Slowly, Lucy gets to know Dale and they become friends. People are worried, though, that the friendship will lead to more. The family is experiencing some issues with the twins, Lettie and Faye. They are enjoying their rumspringa, but they are taking it too far (and the parents are afraid to step in for fear it will push the girls away from the Amish community). Lettie is also not helping matters by continually questioning Lucy (prying and causing trouble). How will things resolve for the Flaud family? When will Lucy learn that forgiveness does not come from deeds?
The Atonement is not my favorite Beverly Lewis book. It had a slower pace (the book went on way too long) that I did not enjoy. The Atonement had a good message (about forgiveness) and it is an easy to read novel. I just felt that it was lacking (not up to Beverly Lewis' usual standards). This will not, though, stop me from reading the next Beverly Lewis book (I have read all of her books). I give The Atonement 3.5 out of 5 stars.
I received a complimentary copy of The Atonement from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.
The Atonement is not my favorite Beverly Lewis book. It had a slower pace (the book went on way too long) that I did not enjoy. The Atonement had a good message (about forgiveness) and it is an easy to read novel. I just felt that it was lacking (not up to Beverly Lewis' usual standards). This will not, though, stop me from reading the next Beverly Lewis book (I have read all of her books). I give The Atonement 3.5 out of 5 stars.
I received a complimentary copy of The Atonement from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.
