A Hope for Hannah (Hannah's Heart) [Paperback]

Jerry S. Eicher (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hannah's Heart | Publication Date: June 1, 2010

Growing more popular with each new novel (over 100,000 copies in combined sales), author Jerry Eicher continues the Hannah series with this intriguing glimpse into a young Amish couple’s early marriage.

Hannah Byler is now married. She and Jake live in a small Amish community near Montana’s Cabinet Mountains, and the rough log cabin is far from everything Hannah holds dear. Anxious about her new role as wife and soon-to-be mother, Hannah understands she must learn to control her anxious heart if her marriage is to survive.

Just as the young couple settles into their new routine, Jake loses his timber job and answers the call to ministry. With winter pressing in and money scarce, Jake and Hannah discover hardships can either drive them apart or draw them closer. Determined to find hope despite fearful conditions, they struggle to survive in this harsh land and bear their responsibilities with grace.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (June 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736930442
• ISBN-13: 978-0736930444
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

As a boy, Jerry Eicher spent eight years in Honduras where his grandfather helped found an Amish community outreach. As an adult, Jerry taught for two terms in parochial Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He has been involved in church renewal for 14 years and has preached in churches and conducted weekend meetings of in-depth Bible teaching. Jerry lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, September 3, 2010

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Stephanie Rollins "Bookreviewsrus" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Hope for Hannah (Hannah's Heart) (Paperback)

Jake and Hannah have been living in the wild Montana mountains in a newly-formed Amish community. Times are tough. Between fighting off bears and facing a lack of food and jobs, Hannah feels the need to move back to Indiana. Then, Hannah becomes pregnant. That makes the need for Indiana and stability more pressing.
To their surprise, Jake is chosen to be a bishop in the small community. Jake is shy and backwards, but to everyone's delight, he is quite a preacher/bishop. Funny thing is that the community has a fear of Jake going to a "liberal" church because of his charismatic preaching ability. Liberal means Mennonite in this situation.
Hannah feels inept at being a preacher's wife. Can't they just go back to Indiana to live a normal, quiet, stress-free life?
Contrary to many reviews, this book clearly is not just a regurgitated version of the books by Eicher. The basis to this book is that both Hannah and Jake have to lean on God through times of not-enough. Also, they have to accept their positions in the church body. None of that was in the other books.
There is a lot to relate to in A Hope For Hannah. If God has every led you down a path that was not of your choosing, you will understand the emotional struggles of Hannah and Jake. The parents in this book were steadfast in their support. They also believed in subtle tough love. This is a great book that I did not want to end. Add this to your reading list!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars hope for hannah, September 5, 2010

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This book came in perfect condition and before the stated shipping arrival. This author has improved in his story telling. I enjoyed reading this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Montana, Mountains, and More, July 17, 2010

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Diane Brown "The Readers Cove" (Fort Collins, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Hope for Hannah (Hannah's Heart) (Paperback)

4 Stars

A Hope for Hannah
By Jerry S. Eicher

Harvest House Publishers

Reviewed by Diane A. Brown


Sometimes, when dreams come true, they fall short of expiations.

This second book is an improvement over the first in the series (A Dream for Hannah). The struggles of newly married and expectant parents Hannah and Jake Byler seem to multiply at every turn. With a cold Montana winter closing in, Hannah faces both physical and mental challenges that become over whelming.

There is some deeper character development and the story line is more consistent. The descriptions were clear and believable. The dialogue seemed a bit wordy in places but in the long run, the necessary points were brought out.

I felt the story had good teaching potential for the growing, impetuous young heart. The need for honesty, communication and trust between couples was emphasized as a vital ingredient for a successful marriage.

When Hannah's world is crashing down around her the future looks bleak. Will things get worse before they get better? A good read for the growing young heart