Member Reviews
A darling set of stories set around a beloved quilt makes this title an excellent read for those looking for a clean and soft read. Filled with Godly respect, Amish traditions, and beautiful scenery, I recommend this for anyone who is a fan of these authors. |
Such a wonderful setting for an Amish romance. Even when you don't think you will ever find love the Lord provides what you need just in time. A sweet story of a widowed man and a woman who helps care for herself a child and home that fall in love despite their circumstances. |
I was given an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I absolutely loved this book! It is actually three stories that continue through the entire book and each one centers around a Christmas quilt! |
Another lovely 3 stories from the Brunstetter girls. Luella has been caregiver for a dying woman and her young son. When dying Denna gives Luella her favourite Christmas quilt, she makes Luella promise to pass it down to her daughter. Luella isn't sure she will ever marry. But as time goes by, whilst loking after Denna's young son, her feelings grow for the husband, Atlee Zook.. Karen Allgyer and her husband moved to a slow-paced village to raise their children, but Karen longs for the closeness of family to help her through the challenges of motherhood and marriage. Her last baby gives the family more challenges and will they survive. The Christmas quilt is there to sooth the soul and remain in the family. When the unexpected happens on the day of her wedding, Roseanna feels that she will never give her heart away again. But things happen and she does trust another, but is it forever, or will the past come and change her life again. The Christmas quilt again is a very treasured piece, handed down through the women in Luella's family. Lovely stories, give them a go. |
Reviewer 98309
Beloved Christmas Quilt: Three Stories of Family, Romance and Amish Faith is about a quilt with the scripture of Psalm 31:3 on the back and connecting three generations. The three stories and generations include: Luella's Promise by Wanda Brunstetter. Luella takes care of a terminally ill woman, Dena. Dena gives Luella a precious gift of her cherished quilt. She hopes Luella to one day pass it down to her future daughter. However, Luella is not even confident enough that she will ever be married and have a daughter. Karen's Gift by Jean Brunstetter. Karen is married, has three girls and is expecting. They move away from the family and friends, leaving Karen overwhelmed. Will she be able to deal with the stress? Roseanna's Room by Richellel Lynn Brunstetter. Roseanna's world completely changes on her wedding day. Will an old friend coming back to town bring her happiness again? I enjoyed all three of the stories. They are all very sweet and I love how the beloved quilt was able to connect Luella, Karen, and Roseanna. The verse of Psalm 31:3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me is so inspiring and a beautiful reminder. If a reader is looking for some faith, inspiration and loves Amish fiction, then this book is most definitely for them. Great read! I highly highly recommend this book and would give it 100 stars if I could. I received this book from the publisher but was not required to write a review. This review is 100% my own honest opinion. |
Marcia S, Reviewer
Three beautiful and well written Amish stories. Each selection is well written with a good plot and lovable characters. |
Such a sweet set of novellas! Probably my favorite thing about the book as a whole is how they are all tied together, from one generation to the next. It is so wonderful to see how the little babies from the first story grow up and play out in future stories. While not necessarily a Christmas book, the story crescendos all happen over Christmas...but this would make a great any-time-of-the-year book! |
Julie Z, Reviewer
The Beloved Christmas Quilt is a book I can see myself returning to again and again for the feeling of joy and comfort I found reading it! Wanda Brunstetter, along with her daughter in law Jean, and granddaughter Richelle, have woven together 3 stories, that consecutively follow 3 generations of Amish women in the same family. This really draws the reader in to the family's lives and helps the reader identify with the characters. In Wanda's installment, we meet Luella, a young Amish lady caring for her friend Dena who is very ill with heart disease at a young age. Luella cares for Dena's son and makes meals for the son and for Dena's husband. When Dena passes, Atlee (her widower) and Luella continue to spend time together despite her parents feelings about their age difference. Luella and Atlee eventually prevail and prove that love is greater than any age difference. In Jean Brunstetter's story, we read about Luella and Atlee's daughter Karen and her husband Seth and their children. They have moved to another Amish settlement a few hours from Karens' and Seth's parents in Lancaster county. Karen is having a difficult time adjusting to being away from extended family, especially when their youngest is born with a disability. She and Seth go through a difficult period while they learn what it truly takes to make marriage work. In Richelle Brunstetter's story, we are taken an additional twenty years in to the future, to meet Roseanna, Karen and Seth's oldest daughter, as she prepares for her wedding day, which has a very distressing outcome. When Roseanna's husband to be runs from the wedding, Roseanna faces a rough time of coping. Throughout these generations, there is a quilt that is passed down, with a psalm that ultimately brings each generation great peace and comfort. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. |








