Book Review - The Sound of Sleigh Bells

A book review by Kelly.

Publisher's Info
Beth Hertzler works alongside her beloved Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as contact of sorts between Amish craftsmen and Englischers who want to sell the Plain people’s wares. But remorse and loneliness still echo in her heart everyday as she still wears the dark garb, indicating mourning of her fiancé. When she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth’s soul responds and she wants to help the unknown artist find homes for his work–including Lizzy’s dry goods store. But she doesn’t know if her bishop will approve of the gorgeous carving or deem it idolatry.

Lizzy sees the changes in her niece when Beth shows her the woodworking, and after Lizzy hunts down Jonah, the artist, she is all the more determined that Beth meets this man with the hands that create healing art. But it’s not that simple–will Lizzy’s elaborate plan to reintroduce her niece to love work? Will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she’s always dreamed of and a second chance at real love–or just more heartbreak?

Author Bio
Cindy Woodsmall is the author of When the Heart Cries, When the Morning Comes, and The New York Times Best-Seller When the Soul Mends. Her ability to authentically capture the heart of her characters comes from her real-life connections with Amish Mennonite and Old Order Amish families. A mother of three sons and two daughters-in-law, Cindy lives in Georgia with her husband of thirty-one years.

Kelly's Thoughts
I have really begun to enjoy reading Cindy Woodsmall's books about the Amish. The Sound of Sleigh Bells did not disappoint. It was another great book. I enjoyed the story line and felt connected to the characters. In the story you see two characters that have faced hardship with different attitudes. The one who turns to God for healing is able to reach out to those around him. He helps the others to see that opening up and allowing God to heal you from the inside is better than living in bitterness. It is a good read for Christmas or anytime of the year. The story is fun to read and is captivating from the very beginning. It is a great book and I highly recommend it.

You can find the book at Waterbrook Multnomah or my favorite Amazon.

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This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.