The River, Beverly Lewis
The River, Beverly Lewis
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The River

Author: Beverly Lewis

Narrator: Christina Moore

Unabridged: 8 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/02/2014


Synopsis

Top Author in Amish Fiction Formerly Amish, Tilly Lantz Barrows and her younger sister Ruth Lantz find themselves plagued by the memories of their family's trauma when they return to Eden Valley for their parents' landmark wedding anniversary. Each woman carries a burden of past guilt, unknown to the other, along with unresolved relationships with their six married brothers ... and aging parents. Headstrong Tilly urged Ruth to flee the People as well, welcoming her into the fancy English world. Neither had joined the Amish church. Tilly has since married and is the mother of identical twin girls. But Ruth remains single, still smarting from a failed courtship with her first beau. When she sees Will Kauffman again, old feelings resurface, leaving her to ponder anew how things might be different had she stayed in Lancaster County. Meanwhile, Tilly is faced with a life-altering discover that calls everything she knows into question. As past meets present, Tilly and Ruth struggle to find redemption and embrace acceptance. Can they face the future in the light of a past they can't undo.

About Beverly Lewis

Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, has more than 19 million books in print. Her stories have been published in twelve languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today. Beverly and her husband, David, live in Colorado, where they enjoy hiking, biking, making music, and spending time with their family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy

A touching story of family, forgiveness, and healing. Once readers start on the first page, they won't stop until they reach the end.......more

Goodreads review by Shari

Tilly Barrows and Ruth Lantz are two formerly Amish sisters, who each left the community for different reasons. They are still plagued by unresolved issues when they are called back home by their eldest brother Melvin for their parent's anniversary. Tilly is married and the mother of two twin girls,......more

Goodreads review by Sirena

I have read quite a few Amish books and many by Beverly Lewis. I have enjoyed reading most of her books but this one was a chore to finish. I kept hoping it would get better which is why I read it one night -- albeit with alot of breaks. It's a story about 2 Amish sisters who turned English several y......more

Goodreads review by Kim

Boring. I had to force myself to continue reading so I could write review. I have read and enjoyed other Beverly Lewis books - this one, not so much. The story dragged on. The Ruth/Will story line had no guts - it too was boring, the whole book was boring! And then to find out the real reason her fath......more