5. When a tragedy occurred in this story, Hannah blamed her husband and pulled away from him emotionally as well as physically. What are some ways we can work through a tragedy without blaming someone else?
6. Bonnie felt guilty for something she’d done when she was a teenager and was afraid to tell Allen about it. Is there ever a time when we should keep information about our past from a loved one?
7. Allen had a hard time forgiving Bonnie for not telling him about her past. He not only felt betrayed but wasn’t sure he could trust her anymore. How can being unwilling to forgive others affect our relationship not only with that person, but also with God? What does the Bible say about forgiveness?
8. The Amish believe strongly that once they are married, God wants them to stay together until death separates them. What impact do you think it would have on an Amish community if one of their members left their spouse and perhaps even got a divorce?
9. What differences did you see in this story between the Amish in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and the Amish who live in Christian County, Kentucky?
10. What verses of scripture did you find the most helpful in this story? In what ways might you apply them to your own life?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Wanda E. Brunstetter is a New York Times bestselling author who enjoys writing Amish-themed, as well as historical, novels. Descended from Anabaptists herself, Wanda became deeply interested in the Plain People when she married her husband, Richard, who grew up in a Mennonite church in Pennsylvania. Wanda and her husband now live in Washington State but take every opportunity to visit their Amish friends in various communities across the country, gathering further information about the Amish way of life.
Wanda and her husband have two grown children and six grandchildren. In her spare time, Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, beach-combing, stamping, and having fun with her family.
In addition to her novels, Wanda has written two Amish cookbooks, two Amish devotionals, several Amish children’s books, as well as numerous novellas, stories, articles, poems, and puppet scripts.
Visit Wanda’s website at www.wandabrunstetter.com, and feel free to e-mail her at [email protected].
Other Books by Wanda E. Brunstetter
KENTUCKY BROTHERS SERIES
The Journey
The Healing
The Struggle
INDIANA COUSINS SERIES
A Cousin’s Promise A
Cousin’s Prayer A
Cousin’s Challenge
BRIDES OF LEHIGH CANAL SERIES
Kelly’s Chance
Betsy’s Return
Sarah’s Choice
DAUGHTERS OF LANCASTER COUNTY SERIES
The Storekeeper’s Daughter
The Quilter’s Daughter
The Bishop’s Daughter
BRIDES OF LANCASTER COUNTY SERIES
A Merry Heart
Looking for a Miracle
Plain and Fancy
The Hope Chest
SISTERS OF HOLMES COUNTY SERIES
A Sister’s Secret
A Sister’s Test
A Sister’s Hope
BRIDES OF WEBSTER COUNTY SERIES
Going Home
On Her Own
Dear to Me
Allison’s Journey
Amish White Christmas Pie
Lydia’s Charm
The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club
NONFICTION
The Simple Life
A Celebration of the Simple Life
Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Cookbook
Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Cookbook, Vol. 2
Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Cookbook: Desserts
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Double Trouble Series—Mattie & Mark Miller
The Wisdom of Solomon
Rachel Yoder—Always Trouble Somewhere 8-book Series
WHEN A YOUNG AMISH COUPLE FACES INSURMOUNTABLE ODDS,
Wanda E. Brunstetter is back and better than ever with an exclusive 6-consecutive-month release of her brand-new Amish serial novel, The Discovery.
The Discovery
Will the faith and love shared by this Amish couple be enough to bring them back together again, against all odds? You’ll need to read all 6 serial novels to discover if Meredith and Luke’s love will survive.
STARTING FEBRUARY 2013
The Discovery: Part 1 – Goodbye to Yesterday
Instead of experiencing newlywed bliss, Meredith and Luke Stoltzfus are faced with the hardest challenge of their young lives. Financial struggles. Arguments. A confirmed pregnancy. A last-minute trip to South Bend, Indiana. A drug addict on the run. A deadly encounter at a Philadelphia bus station…is only the beginning of the story.
THE STORY OF THE DISCOVERY CONTINUES WITH…
The Discovery: Part 2 – The Silence of Winter
Available March 2013
The Discovery: Part 3 – The Hope of Spring
Available April 2013
The Discovery: Part 4 – The Pieces of Summer
Available May 2013
The Discovery: Part 5 – A Revelation in Autumn
Available June 2013
The Discovery: Part 6 – A Vow for Always
Available July 2013
Go to www.facebook.com/TheDiscoverySaga to learn more!
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