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Wanda E. Brunstetter

Autor(a) de The Storekeeper's Daughter

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About the Author

Wanda E. Brunstetter began writing when she was a child. She became more serious about writing and completed coursework on writing for children at The Institute of Children's Literature in 1980 which was also the year of her first publication. Brunstetter is a professional ventriloquist and has mostrar mais published several ventriloquist books. Brunstetter's first novel was published in 1997. She enjoys writing about the Amish because of their peaceful and simple lives. Her book, Lancaster Brides, was on the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) bestseller's list for seven months. Her book Lydia's Charm made The New York Times Bestseller list for 2010 and her title The Healing made Publisher's Weekly Best Selling List for 2011. Also her title Goodbye to Yesterday made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2013. Brunstetter's title, The Decision, made the Publisher's Weekly Best Seller in 2015. mostrar menos
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Obras de Wanda E. Brunstetter

The Storekeeper's Daughter (2005) 835 cópias
The Quilter's Daughter (2006) 785 cópias
A Sister's Secret (2007) 711 cópias
The Bishop's Daughter (2006) 697 cópias
A Sister's Test (2007) 671 cópias
A Sister's Hope (2008) 560 cópias
A Merry Heart (1997) 536 cópias
Going Home (2007) 514 cópias
Looking for a Miracle (2001) 495 cópias
A Cousin's Promise (2009) 455 cópias
On Her Own (2005) 448 cópias
A Cousin's Prayer (2009) 446 cópias
The Hope Chest (2002) 427 cópias
Plain and Fancy (2002) 424 cópias
White Christmas Pie (2008) 419 cópias
Allison's Journey (2005) 385 cópias
Dear to Me (2005) 374 cópias
The Journey (2011) 356 cópias
A Cousin's Challenge (2010) 351 cópias
Kelly's Chance (2004) 294 cópias
The Healing (2011) 287 cópias
The Struggle (2012) 265 cópias
School's Out (2007) 242 cópias
Betsy's Return (2007) 234 cópias
Sarah's Choice (2010) 220 cópias
Back to School (2007) 219 cópias
Healing Quilt: (2014) 209 cópias
Woman of Courage (2014) 184 cópias
Goodbye to Yesterday: Part 1 (2013) 179 cópias
The Decision (2015) 178 cópias
Out of Control (2008) 174 cópias
The Seekers (2017) 168 cópias
The Silence of Winter: Part 2 (2013) 164 cópias
The Hope of Spring: Part 3 (2013) 154 cópias
A Revelation in Autumn: Part 5 (2013) 152 cópias
New Beginnings (2008) 151 cópias
The Pieces of Summer: Part 4 (2013) 149 cópias
A Vow for Always: Part 6 (2013) 148 cópias
The Hope Jar (2018) 142 cópias
The Gift (2015) 139 cópias
The Hawaiian Quilt (2016) 128 cópias
The Forgiving Jar (2019) 127 cópias
The Crow's Call (2020) 124 cópias
The Discovery Saga Collection (2013) 123 cópias
The Restoration (2016) 120 cópias
The Celebration (2018) 119 cópias
Just Plain Foolishness (2008) 112 cópias
The Blessing (2017) 109 cópias
A Happy Heart (2008) 109 cópias
The Lopsided Christmas Cake (2015) 108 cópias
The Mockingbird's Song (2020) 102 cópias
Brides of Webster County 1-4 (2008) 102 cópias
Amish Friends Cookbook (2007) 101 cópias
The Healing Jar (2019) 96 cópias
The English Son (2016) 95 cópias
The Hawaiian Discovery (2018) 93 cópias
Amish White Christmas Pie (2012) 93 cópias
The Brides of the Big Valley (2019) 92 cópias
Jumping to Conclusions (2009) 85 cópias
The Robin's Greeting (2021) 85 cópias
Growing Up (2009) 84 cópias
The Stubborn Father (2016) 80 cópias
The Farmers' Market Mishap (2017) 78 cópias
Indiana Cousins Trilogy (2011) 78 cópias
The Divided Family (2016) 77 cópias
The Betrayed Fiancée (2016) 73 cópias
Sisters of Holmes County (2007) 73 cópias
Love Finds A Way (2012) 73 cópias
The Selfless Act (2016) 71 cópias
Twice Loved (1639) 68 cópias
The Missing Will (2016) 65 cópias
The Blended Quilt (2020) 65 cópias
The Walnut Creek Wish (2021) 57 cópias
Holiday Hope (Everlasting Song / Twice Loved) (2005) — Autor — 55 cópias
What a Pair! (2012) 46 cópias
The Sugarcreek Surprise (2022) 44 cópias
The Wisdom of Solomon Lapp (2009) 43 cópias
The Return to the Big Valley (2021) 43 cópias
The Apple Creek Announcement (2022) 38 cópias
Letters of Trust (2023) 33 cópias
Letters of Comfort (2023) 30 cópias
Bumpy Ride Ahead! (2012) 28 cópias
The Neighborly Thing (2002) 27 cópias
The Prayer Jars Trilogy (2021) 27 cópias
Green Fever (2013) 25 cópias
Bubble Troubles (2013) 24 cópias
Amish Hawaiian Adventures (2019) 24 cópias
Sisters by the Sea (2023) 23 cópias
Clowning Around (2003) 18 cópias
Talking for Two (2001) 17 cópias
Humble Pie (2014) 16 cópias
Letters of wisdom (2024) 14 cópias
Grandma's Doll (2005) 8 cópias
The Amish Millionaire (2021) 5 cópias
A Christmas Prayer (2018) 5 cópias
Annas Geheimnis: Roman (2009) 3 cópias
Mother's Love (2004) 3 cópias
Journey 1 exemplar(es)
The Daughter's Secret 1 exemplar(es)
Love Finds A Way 1 exemplar(es)
The Crows Call 1 exemplar(es)
Sister's secret 1 exemplar(es)
A Cousin's Choice 1 exemplar(es)
Healing 1 exemplar(es)

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Letters of Wisdom is the third book in the Friendship Letters series by Wanda E. Brunstetter. This wonderful Amish series does follow through as the series progresses, so it is best to read in order. The author does a nice job of giving background information, so this book is also a good stand alone story. This series follows three friends that go through personal struggles and reach out to each other for support through letters. This story focuses on Irma and her family. The story is so realistic and covers the topic of abuse. The author has delicately written a story that shows the struggles Irma has as she feels overwhelmed with being a mother, facing her estranged family after her abuser/stepfather passes away. With hopes of putting her past behind her and moving forward, Irma finds herself in an even darker place.

This story contains wonderful yet hurting characters. I enjoyed the way the author has written such an easy to read story as it touches on hard topics. The story is well written and easy to imagine. I appreciate the way Irma’s husband steps up to make sure she gets the help she needs and the family heals from this situation. I like how her mother and siblings come together after her stepfathers death and try to help each other. I admire her stepsister for trying to reach out to her to help her understand their mother better.

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this story, this is my honest review.
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eccl | outras 4 resenhas | Mar 18, 2024 |
This third book in the "friendship letters" series of Amish fiction ties together the lives of three Amish women. Friends as children, they now have gone their own ways as adults and stay in touch through a series of letters. These letters are a key part of the story, but do not form the main body of the novel. Common characters appear in these novels, but they can all be read as standalones.

In this novel, Irma finds difficulty coping with her active children, her husband's busy job that takes him away from home, and her tragic childhood past of physical and emotional abuse by her stepfather. She hopes that attending her stepfather's funeral will allow her to put these memories to rest. Irma's mother would like to re-establish her relationship with Irma, but things between them continue to be strained and Irma is unyielding. As Irma sinks into despair and continuing inability to cope with her life, she finds it harder and harder to deal with her children in a calm and positive way. Hopefully Irma will decide to seek help before things spiral out of control.

This is a work of Christian fiction, written by an experienced author in the genre. Themes include motherhood and marriage, physical and emotional abuse, family, and depression. The author addresses sensitive topics in a professional manner, and shows the Amish in a realistic way instead of "sugar coating" their culture and way of life.

I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
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LadyoftheLodge | outras 4 resenhas | Mar 13, 2024 |
Book 3 of this series carried a powerful message. It really touched my heart to see the silent suffering of those who were victims of abuse and how if continues to affect them years after the fact. Doretta is Irma's friend who shares her thoughts and feelings with Irma through her letters. Irma opens up to Doretta after her stepfather's passing, a man who abused her during her younger years. After marrying and moving away, Irma attends the funeral of her stepfather and this brings out her feelings towards him and her mother, whom she felt did not stop the abuse. As her feelings start coming to the surface, she finds it harder and harder to show loving discipline to her children, but rather responds in a harsh way. Sharing her feelings with her friend Doretta, Irma reads the suggestions that are shared with her.
It's a touching story that seems very realistic and you can feel the emotions that are shared in the story. I really was glad that I read the book. A moving story of love and forgiveness.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Sonja.Hoeke.Nish7358 | outras 4 resenhas | Mar 13, 2024 |
Letters of Wisdom by Wanda E. Brunstetter is the third book in The Friendship Letters series. It can be read as a standalone, but I believe it is best to read the series in order. This will allow you to know the characters and their backgrounds. I thought the story was well-written with realistic, developed characters. Irma Miller struggles to take care of her children while her husband is away auctioneering. She has three children, and the two boys are active. She looks forward to receiving letters from her dear friends, Doretta and Eleanor. They send words of encouragement along with helpful books. Irma had a pleasant childhood until her father passed away and her mother remarried. Her stepfather was abusive, and Irma never understood why her mother did not intervene. We get to see how a victim of abuse can become an abuser. Those who have suffered mental and/or physical abuse may find the story hard to read. There were portions that I was unable to read. Irma’s husband, LaVern, is a gem. It is obvious that he loves his wife and kids (and wants what is best for them). I like how the abuse was addressed. I was not aware that there were Christian counselors. Abuse, guilt, self-worth, bitterness, resentment, and forgiveness are themes addressed in the story. Letters of Wisdom is a character driven story. I liked how the characters told the story. I enjoyed catching up with the characters from the first two books. Letters of Wisdom is an emotional tale with an overwhelmed mother, helpful letters, a hardworking husband, energetic tykes, finding forgiveness, and a gracious God.… (mais)
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Kris_Anderson | outras 4 resenhas | Feb 21, 2024 |

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