"Sarah's Orphans"

(Plain and Simple Miracles)

by Vannetta Chapman
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Description

Sarah Yoder belongs to a Plain community in Oklahoma, but her days are far from simple. Life suddenly gets complicated when a series of tragic events unfold, leaving her in charge of the household.

Alone with her younger siblings, Sarah is exhausted but finally at peace. Then she nearly runs over a small Hispanic boy with her buggy...and somehow finds herself sheltering two more orphans.
Paul Byler moved to Cody's Creek to help his brother in a time of need. But now that Joseph has recovered from his heart attack, Paul's ready for a quiet place of his own. The only problem? His new property lands him next door to the orphaned Yoder family—and a calling from God he can't seem to ignore.
A story of extraordinary grace and love in the face of desperate need, Sarah's Orphans is the third standalone novel in the Plain and Simple Miracles collection by Vannetta Chapman.

 

Biography

Vannetta Chapman writes inspirational fiction full of grace. She has published over one hundred articles in Christian family magazines, receiving more than two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups. She discovered her love for the Amish while researching her grandfather’s birthplace of Albion, Pennsylvania. Her novel Falling to Pieces was a 2012 ACFW Carol Award finalist. A Promise for Miriam earned a spot on the June 2012 Christian Retailing Top Ten Fiction list. Chapman was a teacher for 15 years and currently writes full time. She lives in the Texas Hill Country with her husband. For more information, visit her at www.VannettaChapman.com

My thoughts ~

Growing up in an unstable family, Sarah has had to accept her father's death and her mother's abandonment, leaving her to raise her younger brothers alone. In addition, Sarah discovers two young Hispanic children living in an old leaky trailer, victims of their mother's desertion. Sarah rescues the children and takes responsibility for them as well as her own family. Her Amish community is supportive and compassionate, working with her as she parents several children on her own until her grandmother moves in to assist. Unexpected help comes from a new neighbor who is very helpful with farming duties.


Vannetta Chapman creates unique Amish fiction, not the ordinary Amish romance. She puts her heart and faith into her writing, with grace and compassion. Topics in this book are varied, evoking numerous emotions, heartache, despair, hope, and the beauty of compassion from the Amish community. Social and personal issues are paramount in this compelling novel. 

I loved this novel as it moved seamlessly through very difficult circumstances to redemption by the grace of God. Words can't quite convey what I'm feeling about this book. I'm still absorbing the issues demonstrated in this very special Amish novel. I highly recommend Sarah's Orphans!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author and Harvest House in exchange for my honest opinion. All expressed opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.  
 

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