A Book Review

This is my latest read. I just finished it up. The back reads:

Emma Miller arrears to be the most blessed girl in Indiana. She teaches school, enjoys the attention of a wonderful man, and has a loving family. But this Amish girl has more on her mind than buggies and bonnets; she longs for adventure and wants to see the world. So when her sister Abby convinces her to spend the summer with relatives in Charm, Ohio, Emma jumps at the chance. In Charm, she meets an Englisher who has come to town to escape her chaotic life, and despite their differences, the two become fast friends. Emma finds herself pulled between two worlds, and her ultimate decision will impact not only herself but everyone she knows.

I would give this book an nine out of ten stars (and that's only because I reserve the higher awards for only the best of the best of the best!)

This book (by Annalisa Daughety) was cute, grabbed my attention almost right away.I really connected with this book because Emma was feeling like she didn't belong in her world and like she was the only one who felt that way. Until she meets Kelly and Noah and through her friendship with them learns that they both have those feelings as well. I know that in my head but when you get lonely or have hard times it is nice to have a reminder that you are not the only one, even if the reminder comes in the form of a fictional book.

 

There was one specific section of the book that stood out to me:

     Once they were seated, Emma bowed her head. Once she was finished praying, she looked up. "This looks delicious."

     Kelly nodded. "Can I ask you a question?"

     Emma gave a tiny smile and nodded. "Sure."

     "How do you know what to say to God? The last time I tried to pray, I just felt silly."

     Emma's brown eyes were thoughtful. "I can understand why, if you only pray once in a while, it might feel that way." She pointed at her white head covering. "This kapp is to help remind me to constantly pray. When you begin to talk to God often throughout the day, not just before a meal, or when you need help with something, I think it gets easier."

     "So it's okay to feel like that at first? I just never know what I am supposed to say. What if I don't use the right words?"

     Emma shook her head. "The words you use and the words I use might be different. But each of us have a different relationship with Him, so He understands." She smiled



I love that! "The words you use and the words I use might be different. But each of us have a different relationship with Him, so He understands." It's such a nice reminder that we are all going through different things so our relationship with Him is different but we are ALL going through things and he understands that. I guess I will have to work on it. Thanks for listening to my ramblings. Thanks for reading.

-erin-