This is a very well written book. You can feel all of the emotions and see all of the scenery in your mind, it feels like you are there. This book hooked me on the first page and I finished it in one sitting. I really enjoyed reading it. Thank you Kensington Books Zebra via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. This is my honest opinion of this book. I highly recommend this book.

5 stars
The Reconciliation by Susan Lantz Simpson is fantastic Amish read. The storyline is different than other Amish books I have read, perhaps that is why I loved it so much! I instantly connected with the characters. The plot line is Amish; however, anyone Amish or not will be able to relate to these issues Becky, Atlee and Lena face.
This is the first book I have read by Simpson, but it will not be the last! She writes characters that are true to life, who struggle with their faith, their future and question whether the choices they make are correct.
I highly recommend this book. As an added bonus, there is no swearing or sex, so the book is readable by anyone.
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This was a really great read. I think at some times in life, most of us need to reconcile for some mistakes in life, learn to live and cope and make the best of what has happened.

This book has you thinking and it is a great read!

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What a enjoyable Amish book about forgiveness.. Rebecca Zook ran out of the church the day of her baptism. She left the Amish and ran to New York. There she met Vinny who conned her into a marriage that she believed was true. When she became pregnant he told her to get rid of the baby. She ran out of there apartment with a broken heart. When she returned she found her husband dead of a overdose of drugs. Frightened and confused she boarded a bus back home. She did not know if her family would except her back. This is a beautiful written story of a young Amish girl who made a mistake and had to forgive herself before she could reach out to others for Love.

For by Grace we are saved. Isn't that wonderful! I sure think so! What a wonderful message in this book.
For Becky Zook this was a hard lesson for her to understand. But really not so hard. She just had to open her heart. I feel that I am a lot like her. Too stubborn for my own good at times. I'm too proud to ask for help or I can do it myself. Becky thought she didn't need anyone's help because she made too many mistakes or wasn't good enough. Those are my thoughts as well at times.
Bless Atlee. He is such a good man. His Faith and patience are much stronger than mine and Becky's. Atlee stuck by Becky and never gave up on her. Now that is what I call a very determined man!!
Fear is our biggest enemy. I have this a lot. Fear is what keeps us from moving on. Just what Satan wants us to do.
I'm glad that Becky was finally able to let go and trust God's judgement and ways. Just learn to trust and believe and then will surely fall into place.
Lena was a wonderful supporting character. She was just what Becky needed. I would love to have her for a big sister myself. Someone that I can tell things to that won't go blabbing to others.
I'd like to shake Fannie until her test rattles. She reminds me of someone at my work.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley. No compensations were received and all opinions are my honest opinion.
I recommend this book very strongly

This is not your usual Amish book - the main character in the story, Becky, could be “your” daughter!
Becky comes back home in disgrace after becoming pregnant by a young man who was a drug addict and lied to Becky about their marriage.
Becky had dated a lot of boys during her youth and she had to apologize to the girls and boys she had hurt during that time in order to gain back people’s trust.
When a pregnant widowed neighbor needs help with her housework and two young girls, Becky steps in to help and finds out that she has a gift that could help her community.
Atlee, an older boy, becomes friends with Becky he enjoys her company and he wants to deepen the relationship - but Becky is afraid.