A Man of His Word (Hearts of Middlefield Series, Book 1)
by Kathleen Fuller
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Author: Kathleen FullerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-09-01
ISBN: 1595548122
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
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- ISBN13: 9781595548122
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Book Review: A Gentle Persuasion
Summary: 5 Stars
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Kathleen Fuller wrote the first book in the trilogy, An Amish Christmas: A Choice to Forgive/A Miracle for Miriam/One Child (Inspirational Amish Christmas Romance Collection). Her contribution to that book is tightly written with excellent use of language. A Man of His Word (Hearts of Middlefield Novels) is another realistic portrayal of life in the Amish world with hints of the Amish language to help us outsiders taste the flavor of the Amish life. It also gives us a chance to look into the hearts of young people who have grown up within the Amish culture with its strict rules and unique mores.
Having found Fuller's part of An Amish Christmas: A Choice to Forgive/A Miracle for Miriam/One Child (Inspirational Amish Christmas Romance Collection) a sparkling piece of writing, I expected the same of A Man of His Word (Hearts of Middlefield Novels) When I received the book, I found on the back cover a summary of the book. Little was left in the plot to surprise me. The strongest element of the story was the characterization. Moriah is a lovable altruistic young woman, who is believable even in her perfection. Her struggles with the conflicts she faces provide the impetus that keeps the novel progressing.
Comparison and contrast always add interest to a story. The clever portrayal of twins adds intrigue to the romance. Levi, the bad one, always gets what he wants. Mild suspense results as we readers are led to want marital bliss for Gabriel, who obeys all the rules of his culture. Will he live within the rules of his religion? How many sins will Levi's misdeeds cause Gabe to commit? In our culture where values are different, it is necessary to suspend our rules of morality in order to understand what is going on in this book.
A MAN OF HIS WORD contains several sentences which need to be reworded. For example, the Amish in the book speak the latest jargon, such as "no problem" in response to "thank you." I wonder whether people in an isolated community preferring to remain anachronistic would use the current lingo. The omission of the word "of" after "couple" detracts from the authenticity also. Traditionally we write "couple of things" instead of "couple things." Careful attention to verb usage (such as the verb "lie") and sentence structure (involving more fragments than necessary) would make the reading of this book more enjoyable.
I recommend the book for its light enjoyable reading, its authentic setting, and its portrayal of genuine feelings. Most of all, it is beneficial for its examinations of ethics in situations where it is difficult to follow the rules of morality taught from youth. A MAN OF HIS WORD is a stellar scrutiny of the motives leading to situational ethics. Something is either right or it is wrong. The standards should be true be true benchmarks. Kathleen Fuller has done a superb job of holding up our morality to scrutiny by looking into the Amish world. From the Amish we can learn a valuable lesson.
Every society has values that are in place before we are born. When we fail to uphold them, we lose our integrity. As a culture abandons inherent principles, society is degraded. Read it and pass what you feel to the next generation!
Summary of A Man of His Word (Hearts of Middlefield Series, Book 1)
Moriah's heart will only be safe with a man of his word.
Newly wed and newly pregnant, Moriah is abandoned by her husband Levi. He's left her, his family, and their faith without a backward glance. The community, stunned, rushes to the young woman's aid.
But there is someone who feels more than just sympathy for Moriah. Gabriel Miller--Levi's twin--longs for an intimate commitment that might someday bind them to one another. Convinced of the impossibility of his dream, Gabriel settles for a mere friendship with the woman he loves.
Moriah bravely goes on with her life, adjusting to her new role in their tight knit Amish community and preparing for the birth of her child. She is unaware that her brief marriage, once idealized as the happiest time of her life, may have been only a shadow of the kind of love God has created for her. A love that can mend the soul, renew her heart, and give her a future filled with home . . . if she'll only let it.
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