A Patchwork Past, Leslie Gould
A Patchwork Past, Leslie Gould
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A Patchwork Past

Author: Leslie Gould

Narrator: Stina Nielsen

Unabridged: 9 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/30/2021


Synopsis

Could the past be a patchwork for mending the present?

When wild child Sophie Deiner—the daughter of an Amish bishop—is forced to return to Nappanee, Indiana, quilt-shop owner Jane Berger is one of only a few who welcome her back. It’s the last place she wants to be, but Sophie’s recent
illness requires that she lay low for a while.

As Sophie recovers, she befriends a group of migrant workers and is appalled when one of them is detained and threatened with deportation. Sophie begins advocating on their behalf but soon finds herself opposed by an ex-boyfriend,
who is the farm foreman.

As Sophie finds respite from the world in the quilt shop, Jane begins to tell her the story of her Amish ancestors who rescued survivors of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, many of whom were Irish immigrants. And Sophie is more convinced
than ever that she needs to fight for the powerless. But when digging deeper makes conditions even worse, has she chosen a fight she can’t win?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deanne on March 13, 2022

A Patchwork Past is the second book in the Amish based series Plain Patterns. What I enjoyed about the book is it is a unique Amish book and covers topics I've never seen covered in Amish books before. Another thing that drew me to the book is not only is it a unique topic but it's based on true event......more

Goodreads review by Kristina on April 07, 2021

A Patchwork Past by Leslie Gould is the second novel in the Plain Patterns series. A Patchwork Past can be read as a standalone. I found A Patchwork Past to be a unique Amish novel. It is not like other Amish novels. I like how it tells two stories and ties them together. Sophie Deiner needs rest fr......more

Goodreads review by Kelly-Ann ~ Sassy Bookish Mama on May 14, 2021

A Patchwork Past is the second book in the Plain Patterns series. I have not read the first one and I had no problem following this one so definitely can be read as a stand alone. When this book came up for review I jumped at the chance just because I really enjoy Amish stories. It is the genre that......more

Goodreads review by Kav on April 03, 2022

I love the way this author tackles tough topics while keeping her Amish characters believable and relatable. In the case of A Patchwork Past, the complexities of immigration and prejudice propel both the contemporary and historical plots. Sophie is our present day heroine, who has been living Englisc......more

Goodreads review by Paula on April 05, 2021

A Patchwork Past is a detailed and exciting story about Sophie, who has left her Amish community. She has a serious autoimmune disease that drains her energy, so she returns home to her parent's home to get rest. While home, she reconnects with old friends and makes new friends, A well written story......more