
The Hope of Refuge
Book 1 in the Ada's House Amish Romance Series
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Narrated by:
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Cassandra Campbell
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By:
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Cindy Woodsmall
The first book in the Ada's House series, The Hope of Refuge is a moving story of love, hope, and new beginnings from New York Times best-selling author Cindy Woodsmall.
The widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore is struggling against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When her stalker ransacks her home, Cara and her daughter, Lori, flee New York City for an Amish community, eager for a fresh start. But she discovers that long-held secrets about her family history ripple beneath the surface of Dry Lake, Pennsylvania, and it’s no place for an outsider. One Amish man, Ephraim Mast, dares to fulfill the command he believes that he received from God - “Be me to her” - despite how it threatens his way of life. While Ephraim tries to do what he believes is right, will he be shunned and lose everything, including the guarded single mother who simply longs for a better life?
A complete opposite of the hard, untrusting Cara, Ephraim’s sister Deborah also finds her dreams crumbling when the man she has pledged to build a life with begins withdrawing from Deborah and his community, including his mother, Ada Stoltzfus. Can the run-down house that Ada envisions transforming unite them toward a common purpose - or will it push Mahlon away forever?
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great
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Many books in the genre are superficial and a bit too syrupy. I also don't think the research is that good. Yet, after reading the three quilt titles by Woodsmall, I was interested in reading another series. I spent an extra credit on this, and it was worth it. Woodsmall writes of a young woman who is doing all she can to raise her daughter alone after the death of her husband out in the Englisher world. She knows nothing of her connection to the Amish, but for an address in her mother's journal. She flees there to escape a violent stalker.
The closed Amish community ostracizes her, except for one young man. He initially tells her to believe, but after seeing her more closely, remembers this same young woman as a child. He gradually brings the community around, while all the sad and sordid past is brought to the fore.
This is a book about betrayal, loss and redemption. It is not sappy or corny. Rather, it appears that Cindy Woodsmall has a real heart for the outcast who suffers. The Amish are often fearful of an outsider, and with good reason. There is a need to keep those adults who join the church close to the fold. Right or wrong, most who choose baptism stay happily in the faith. Yet, Woodsmall challenges the sect to be more forgiving, and not to rush to conclusions too soon.
The narrator was quite good; I think she liked the book. I am not certain, but do think some of her pronunciation was not correct. This bugged me only a bit. She had a pleasant voice, and read with compassion without being maudlin.
Cindy Woodsmall is more thoughtful than any others
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one of my firsts love this story and series
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Wonderful book, first of a great series!
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If you could sum up The Hope of Refuge in three words, what would they be?
Entertaining Inspiring RelaxingWho was your favorite character and why?
Ephraim. He was theHave you listened to any of Cassandra Campbell’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, but I was impressed that one Narrator could do such a nice job voicing so many different characters!Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When the Bishop apologized to Cara.Any additional comments?
Definitely recommend this read to anyone who is fascinated with Amish living.Well Done! A LOT of characters!
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this author is amazing
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Awesome Read
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The narrator, C. Campbell gave distinctive differences between the different characters in the book.
The Hope Refuge
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Great suspense!
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