The Shunning, Beverly Lewis
The Shunning, Beverly Lewis
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The Shunning

Author: Beverly Lewis

Narrator: Marguerite Gavin

Unabridged: 7 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2007

Synopsis

In the quiet Amish community of Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, time has stood still while cherished traditions and heartfelt beliefs have flourished. But a secret lies buried that could shatter the tranquility its inhabitants have grown to love.On the eve of her wedding, Katie Lapp hears startling news from her anguished parents. Nothing could have prepared her for the devastation their confession brings. Feeling betrayed, Katie watches as the only life she has ever known begins to unravel, leaving in its wake a furrow of pain but also a future of hope.The Shunningis the first book in a trilogy that re-creates the simple life of the Amish. Its themes of hope and reconciliation show us that even when we think we are far away, God's love is always present.

About Beverly Lewis

Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, is an author with more than seventeen million books in print. Her stories have been published in eleven languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today.

About Marguerite Gavin

Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphone Awards and Publishers Weekly Awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four-hundred titles to her credit, her narrations span a variety of genres, including nonfiction, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children's fiction.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather on December 19, 2008

In Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania Katie Lapp is a 22 year old amish woman who is unmarried and feels like she does not belong in her community since the death of her first love Daniel. Katie is strong willed and reluctantly agrees to marry the widowed bishop of their community who has young children a......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on May 26, 2009

You immeadeatly fall in love with Katie. She is sweet and wants to be a good Amish woman, but she feels like she has never quite fit in. I wish she had made different choices, but its overall an easy read, and at times you wish you could reach in and hug the characters.......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on April 07, 2021

Beverly Lewis is a long time novelist of Amish fiction. Since visiting Holmes County, Ohio, (The second largest Amish Community in the country, I think.) I have developed quite an affection for the Amish people. I have read everything that I can get my hands on regarding the subject, including this......more

Goodreads review by Abbey on April 30, 2023

when he has blueberry eyes and fakes his own death in atlantic city 😍......more

Goodreads review by Michèle on July 18, 2010

I am an history buff, so always interested in special communities, and the Amish. So as an anthropological trip in Amish county, the book was fulfilling. The whole confession-shunning process is followed in this very severe Amish community. But as a novel, about authority and belonging, the character......more

Quotes

“The narrator of this audiobook series, Marguerite Gavin, is wonderful. Gavin...has a very captivating voice…Overall, the Heritage of Lancaster County series is wonderful.” Audiobookfans.com

“A thoughtful, insightful look at the Amish way and the courage it takes not to follow the individual voice of the heart.” Gazette (Colorado Springs)

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