Going Home

This was a little different. A young woman who left her home when she was young. To live in the Enlish world. Even married, made a living entertaining, in which she was not aloud in the Amish Faith. She wanted her daughter to be raised by her parents. She fault her faith, she meet a wonderful young man who would not let her forget her faith. He shared many things with her. When plan on leaving once her daughter adjusted to the Amish life. But she never thought she would join the church. Everyone needs to read the Brides of Webster County. I love Amish and Mennonite books. Learning there way of life. Fighting the Enlish and There faith also. I have read everyone of Wanda's Books. I love her series. This past summer I bought all her books I had not read. I wanted to read all of her series. Which you always found exciting. Never knowing what going to happen. The great thing is my whole family looks forward to reading the books. So we get our money worth. But I am one who cannot turn loose of her books. I love to keep them and collect them. If you have not read the Amish and Menonite books you do not know what you are missing.

This was a great story. I enjoy a view into the world of the Amish. The characters come alive.

In "Going Home," Wanda Brunstetter has once again transported her readers to a kinder, more gentle way of life. "Going Home" tells the story of Faith Stutzman Andrews, a young woman who was raised Amish but left everything she knew to pursue her dreams in the modern world. Now a widow with a young daughter to raise, Faith retuns to Missouri to live with her Amish family with one goal in mind, only to find her life taking one unexpected turn after another. As she examines her heart, Faith finds her intial goal is forgotten and replaced by what truly matters most to her. Wanda Brunstetter has a rare gift. Her characters are "real" and we can all relate to the situations they find themselves in -- fear of rejection by those we love; perseverance in times of trial; faith and prayer in times of uncertainty. Ms. Brunstetter leaves her readers enveloped in a blanket of hope and a feeling of spiritual refreshment at the end of "Going Home." I loved the "surpise" recipe at the end of the book as much as the book itself, and can't wait for the next book in the series!

Reviewed by Lori Plach for Reader Views (8/07) Faith Stutzman Andrews has it all. Or does she? She is a successful singer and comedienne. She has a delightful daughter named Melinda. Her agent, and often abusive husband, Greg has recently died and Faith must now make some choices that will change Melinda's and her lives forever. Feeling she has no place else to go, she returns to Webster County, Missouri and her Amish family. Greg's parents are too busy with their life in Los Angeles to be saddled with Faith and Melinda. Faith's plans are to familiarize young Melinda to the stability of Amish community. After all, Faith was raised Amish until she left for the lights of stardom. She then hopes to return to the exciting life of being an entertainer. She so loves to be accepted and appreciated for her talents. She has never felt accepted by her people, especially her parents who are very strong in their Amish faith and don't like her "goofing around' with her jokes and having fun. Noah Hertzler is a familiar face from the past. He was friends with one of her brothers when she was growing up in Webster County. Noah is not your ordinary Amish gentleman. He does not have any desire to be a hog farmer like his father. He is perfectly happy being a Christmas tree farmer with his "English" friends. He has an unusual hobby for an Amish man; he often bakes desserts for his friends, family and others who could use some cheering up. He very often shares a Scripture verse he finds fitting, on a tag, along with the baked goods. Noah has a strong relationship with God where Faith's has deteriorated. He soon forms a bond with young Melinda who finds his humor and personality much to her liking. The Stutzman family has grown while Faith has been gone. Faith now has a new little sister who is virtually the same age as Melinda. The two become fast friends in addition to being aunt and niece. Just as Faith is preparing to leave Melinda and her Amish roots, an accident occurs which will change their lives forever. Will Noah and Faith find out that "going home" is God's leading them both to happiness and acceptance for their unique talents? Wanda Brunstatter has done it again by weaving a tale which will have you waiting for more chapters. "Going Home" is the first in her new series called "Brides of Webster County." I can't wait to visit Webster County again soon. Home is where the heart is with these kind people who appreciate the simple things in life.

I really enjoyed this book. Can't wait for the next one. We pass the book around and everyone loved the book.