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The Crossroad (Amish Country Crossroads #2)

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I have enjoyed this series even more than the Heritage of Lancaster series. Rachel seemed like a real person, a friend that I could sympathize and rejoice with. Hopefully, Beverly Lewis will tell us more of what happens with Rachel now that she has found her way in life again.

Although The Postcard and this book, The Crossing do not come close to the interest Beverly Lewis drew in her 3 book series, Shunning, Confession and Reckoning, this book was good enough to hold my interest and a fitting conclusion to the Postcard. It seemed shallow compared to the other 3 books, and had a very predictable outcome. I do hope Beverly will write more of the quality found in the Shunning series. END

I was very eager to open this book, and it took me a little over a day to read this. I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed The Heritage of Lancaster County and The Postcard. I thought that towards the end Rachel would shut the door on Philip, only to see that somehow God told Philip to go back to where Rachel lives, and then have his whole life changed to the Amish ways. I eagerly await more fictional books on the Amish. I only got started.

I thought this was a wonderful ending to the story of Rachel. I read it within a week, but I didn't read quite as fast as I did the Heritage of Lancaster County. But still very good. Allthough I wish the author would have went to more detail about Rachel and Phillips life at the end. I still thought it was good and I'm looking forward to her next book.

An amazing read and a real page turner. Philip has to return to New York and the hustle and the bustle. Rachel learning to cope with her blindness and her mother's urging to visit with the local healer and his black box.

Philip while home begins to research about Rachel's self-inflicted blindness and how to bring her eyesight back.

He returns to Lancaster county for Christmas to see if he can help Rachel regain her sight. And to see if the feelings he has for her are reciprocated. Trying to bridge the gap that has separated them is no easy task but Philip is willing to try anything. Among the people he tries to live but finds it very hard.

Rachel's parents aren't much help either. Trying to keep their daughter safe from outsiders they practically shun him.

Philip and Rachel are relucent to see where these feelings could lead them and unsure of how their two worlds could mesh together. Neither share with each other what is in their hearts. Until a visit with a friend shows Philip that he need to tell Rachel everything he feels for her.

This book is the perfect sequel (and conclusion) to the story of Rachel Yoder and Philip Bradley.

It left no end untied, no strings hanging, and basically ended on a very high note.

What more can I say? Read it!

THis is the perfect conclusion to "The Postcard" mainly because it wraps everything up so well. There's no major drama, or mystery, like the first one. Rachel is intent on overcoming her blindness by faith, not by a powwow doctor. Philip has come to realize that there is something missing in his big-city life.

The title refers to the crossroad Philip must face in making his decision, and to the physical crossroad Rachel must face in order to move beyond her accident of a few years ago.

This is a moving tale with a great ending...enjoy!

You will smile and take stock of your own life as you read this series, the Amish lifestyle at home, at work, at play and at church. The Crossroad holds a key to a very tragic happening and has a lot to do with all that comes after, the crossroad is one of the greatest books Beverly Lewis has written, but they are all very good. You can not go wrong buying this book, my daughters and I could hardly wait on each other to read her next book in this series. I think Beverly Lewis has the ability to create a lifelike you are there quality in her books, Great Work Beverly please do not stop giving us the pleasure of your great books. Margie B. White

I read until my eyes began to feel the strain. I rested them for the night and finished the next morning. It is a wonderful ending to The Postcard. I enjoyed this series more than the Shunning series.

Rachel's struggles became very real to me. I was so taken with her character. This is a must read.

It is very easy to read as the language of the Plain people is very straight forward and direct. No big fancy words with obscure meaning. I loved the ending. All of the characters are realistic to me. Faith, love and family and the simplicity of life. How how complicated we have made things in our quest to make things better.

I thought your shipment of Crossroads by Beverley Lewis was great. Timely, as well as a great price. I would order again.