The Postcard

i love all of her books

Was my first amish book and very teaching in there life style. Made me respect them more after reading it and also made me read more amish books know

I got this book because I'd read a few of Beverly Lewis' books and enjoyed them. I was not disappointed! This story begins with a tragedy- and the main character is trying to cope with it. Then suddenly, a stranger steps into their life and starts uncovering a dark family secret. Meet Rachel, who was widowed at an early age because of a driving accident. Meet her daughter Annie, a rambunctious, talkative 6-year-old girl who always manages to say the wrong thing at the wrong time! Meet Susanna, Rachel's overprotective mother. She's determined to have Rachel find her "hidden gift" and will go to any length to accomplish that. And finally, meet Philip. He's a writer for a magazine, and he's on a mission. But he never dreamed that he'd be on this mission! A tale of suspense and mystery that is worth reading! Can't wait to read the sequel!

The Postcard begins with Rachel Yoder an Amish women finishing off a letter to her cousin. Rachel and her family jump in the buggy and begin going to town. While stopped at an intersection named the Crossroads Rachel's letter is taken away by the wind. While catching it Rachel's family is in a terrible accident and only her daughter survives. Rachel having witnessed this terrible tragedy becomes blind. Now forced to rely on her parents who run an Amish bed and breakfast, Rachel distances herself from everyone on everything, the only spot of joy in her colourless world are her daughter and the tape recorded messages her cousin sends. Meanwhile Philip Bradley a columnist for a newspaper decides to write an article on an Amish Christmas. While staying at Rachel's parents bed and breakfast, Philip becomes enthralled by the lifestyle and Rachel. While fixing a drawer in his bedroom he stumbles upon a postcard written in old order Amish. Returning it to Rachel's mother , Philip is brushed off. Finding this a little odd, for Rachel's mother has always been polite courteous and eager to please. Philip still in possession of the postcard searches for someone to translate the message. Finding it to be a love letter from one of Rachel's deceased relatives he plans to return it to the women named in the letter, finding this hard to do so he enlists the help of Rachel. Rachel reluctant to do so agrees and so together they unravel the mystery surrounding the postcard.

I read The Postcard in one day! Kept my attention is puttin it lightly! I cried so hard I woke my husband up. The sequel The Crossroad is even better! But will make no sense without The Postcard. A must READ!

This is a fine book which I can enthusiastically recommend about the life of the Amish in Pennsylvania. Superstitions such as pow-wowing and sympathy healing are thoroughly delved into. The differences between religion and good works vs. a close personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ are another theme. Despite these serious issues, the writing is light-hearted and thoroughly enjoyable Christian fiction.

This book had suspense, mystery, and romance all wrapped up in one! I would recommend this book to anyone! If you like Beverly Lewis, then this one you will love. If you have never read any of her books, jump right in! This is the best one yet!