The Christmas Singing, Cindy Woodsmall
The Christmas Singing, Cindy Woodsmall
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The Christmas Singing
A Romance from the Heart of Amish Country

Author: Cindy Woodsmall

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 4 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/04/2011

Synopsis

Experience the holidays with the Plain folk and discover the power of second chances in this touching story from the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Bridge of Peace.
 
Gideon Beiler has loved Mattie Eash since they were children. But when faced with unexpected circumstances, he makes up an excuse to end their engagement. He doesn’t want to lie to her, but he believes that telling Mattie the truth will be more hurtful.  
 
Brokenhearted, Mattie moves from Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania to Ohio, where she pursues her longtime dream of becoming a cake decorator. She finds a new beau—a man offering the secure relationship Gideon has denied her.  
 
When Mattie is forced to return to Apple Ridge, she and Gideon must confront the suffering created by his dishonesty--and address the powerful emotions that continue to bind the two childhood friends.After Gideon coldly broke her heart, can the warmth of the season revive Mattie’s faith in love?
 

About The Author

Cindy Woodsmall is a New York Times best-selling author whose connection with the Amish community has been featured on ABC Nightline and on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. Her ability to authentically portray her characters comes from her real-life connections with Amish Mennonite and Old Order Amish families. Cindy lives in Georgia with her family. Visit her website at CindyWoodsmall.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mayda on November 22, 2018

Mattie has a pretty fulfilling life. She has her own cake shop and she enjoys making special cakes for people, but there is something - and someone - she avoids even thinking about. She came to this town to start her shop, where she had relatives, running away from her home when the love of her life......more

Goodreads review by Morgan on December 27, 2023

Another heartwarming, second-chance story I reread every Christmas! I don’t love it *quite* as much as the first book, but it’s still sweet, and always brings a smile to my face.......more

Goodreads review by Kav on October 23, 2024

This slim little book packs a wallop and proves that Cindy Woodsmall can do concise without losing out on the depth and detail she is known for. Mattie is such a fun character -- and very different from your typical Amish heroine. Love her dreaminess, her klutziness, the way she can turn disaster in......more

Goodreads review by Christine on February 01, 2022

Such a wonderful Amish Audiobook from the library. Mattie's heart was broken several years ago by Gideon. When she comes back home after a fire to her bakery, will she finally find out the real reason for the break up? This book went a tiny bit long in the characters learning the truth, but it was s......more

Goodreads review by Meagan on January 09, 2012

THE CHRISTMAS SINGING By Cindy Woodsmall Three years have passed since Gideon’s betrayal broke Mattie’s heart. Mattie’s moved on leaving her parents, friends, and Gideon behind in Pennsylvania. Living near her older brother in Ohio Mattie’s bakery is successful and she has a new boyfriend, one that wi......more

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