An Unexpected Amish Christmas
(Surprised by Love)
October 26, 2021
Recovering from a horse and buggy accident that took the lives of his family, Jacob Zook is struggling to regain both his spirit and his body. While his legs remain stubbornly opposed to moving, he exercises his hands by writing, and finds the perfect outlet for his grief in inspirational letters to the Amish newspaper. When Keturah Esch, a woman who works at the Green Valley Farmer’s Market, responds with gratitude, Jacob has no idea that his hardship is about to become a blessing…
Dealing with her own loss, and responsible for her three siblings, Keturah’s new correspondence with the anonymous letter writer becomes a source of joy. And when a shy young man confined to a wheelchair begins to visit the market, Keturah is happy to make his acquaintance—never knowing that Jacob is afraid to reveal himself as her pen pal. After all, what can he offer her, when he can’t even walk? Can faith bring two lonely people together in perfect union? As Christmas approaches, Jacob and Keturah get a chance to make their gifts to each other worthy of the blessing of love…
A crackling fire, the promise of snow, the delicious smell of fresh-baked cookies and fallen pine needles…when Christmas is coming, every heart lifts in song.
An Unexpected Amish Christmas is a touching and heartfelt
story that brought tears and smiles as the tale unfolded. Jeremiah is
struggling to accept his confinement to a wheelchair but desire to inspire
others by writing to others suffering also. When he wrote to Keturah Esch,
after seeing that she and her three younger sisters had lost both of their
parents in an accident, he was surprised to receive a response.
This charming tale gave way to touching moments along with
awkward and embarrassing times. I truly appreciate how Good brought this story
full circle with the characters in an unusual way. It was a delight to catch up
with other vendors at the Green Valley Farmers Market along with Mrs.
Vandenberg
who was invested in the market and lives of the market
vendors. The picturesque description of Christmas decorations at the market and
the scents mentioned made me wishing there was a market like that to attend
during this time of the year. There’s a gentle weaving of Biblical scriptures
that inspired and encouraged the primary characters to continue on with life,
let go and find a renewed peace and place of belonging after their world had
been shattered with the death of their parents.
Being a fan of Rachel J. Good’s touching story this one is a
favorite in her Surprise by Love series with the challenges the main characters
faced and how their story developed showing growth in their lives. I look
forward to more superb books from Good.
Thank you to Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for an
advance copy of this book without any obligation to write a positive review. I
have shared my own opinion.
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