Plain Pursuit (Daughters of the Promise, Book 2) [Paperback]

Beth Wiseman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2009

Carley has given up chasing her dreams. Now her dreams are chasing her.

Carley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian's family on their farm deep in Amish country. She'll get an article out of the visit--and maybe some of Lillian's newfound peace will somehow rub off on her.

Just when Carley is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain community, Lillian and Samuel's son falls ill. But the local doctor who can offer the most help has been shunned by the community and forbidden to intervene.

As David's condition deteriorates, Dr. Noah determines to do whatever it takes to save the boy's life. Carley is caught in the middle--drawn to Noah, wanting to be helpful in the crisis--and confused by all their talk about a God she neither knows nor trusts.

Carley must decide what in life is worth pursuing . . . and what to do when she's pursued by a love she never expected.

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About the Author

When best-selling novelist Beth Wiseman was introduced to the Amish, she gained an appreciation for their simple way of life and began writing love stories featuring this beloved group of people. Her first novel was the best-selling Plain Perfect. Beth and her family live in Texas. Visit bethwiseman.com

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; Original edition (April 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595547193
• ISBN-13: 978-1595547194
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Beth is a Carol Award Winner, Inspirational Readers Choice Winner, INSPY Winner, and the best-selling author of the Daughters of the Promise series and the Land of Canaan series. All of her books have held spots on the ECPA (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association) bestseller list and the CBA (Christian Book Association) bestseller list. She grew up in Houston, Texas and now resides in a small town west of Houston with a population of around 300. She lives with her husband, two dogs, two cats, two pot bellied pigs, two chickens and a pygmy goat. Her two grown sons also live in Texas.

Beth has been writing in some capacity for most of her life. She's a former award-winning journalist with eleven honors, including 'First Place News Writing' for The Texas Press Association. However, writing love stories with a spiritual message is where her heart is.

When Beth isn't writing (which is seldom these days) she enjoys traveling, cooking, fishing, reading, or just settling in for a good movie. Her best times are spent with family and friends!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story + A Few Recipes Too!, July 8, 2009

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Mayflower Girl "amazon-junkie since 1996" (Albany, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plain Pursuit (Daughters of the Promise, Book 2) (Paperback)

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I've been a fan of Christian Amish fiction since I first picked up one of Beverly Lewis's books over 10 years ago. Beth Wiseman's "Plain Pursuit" continues in Beverly Lewis's tradition. Not only does one get to have a glimpse of life among an Amish community... one also has a strong message of faith, of trusting in God. The book tells the story of a Houston reporter, Carley Malek, who recently lost her Mom in a car accident. She is forced to go on vacation by her editor, and ends up visiting a friend in Lancaster county who had converted to the Amish faith and married a widower with a young son. Their son has a health crisis which brings Carley in touch with a handsome ex-Amish doctor.

What draws me to books like this, as well as Beverly Lewis and even Grace Livingston Hill (a Christian Romance author from the early 1900s) is the underlying story of faith.... of learning to trust in God and trust God. I think Beverly Lewis does a better job of interweaving faith into her novel, yet the message was still there in Beth Wiseman's book. I appreciated the glossary in the beginning...although I know many of the terms from having read numerous Amish fiction books, there were still a few new ones. I also really appreciated the few recipes in the back... raisin puff cookies, bread (five loaves!), meatloaf, and baked corn casserole. I also get so hungry reading the descriptions of the yummy food, that the recipes were a welcome bonus!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, delightful, excitiing read, April 20, 2009

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V. Spalek (Columbus, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Plain Pursuit (Daughters of the Promise, Book 2) (Paperback)

Plain Pursuit, second in the series, is just as riveting as the first book Plain Perfect. Ms. Wiseman has a way of making the characters real and full of life. You feel involved with them as they go through the trials of life. The characters you know and loved from the first book are carried through to this book. Ms. Wiseman lets you know more about Samuel and Lillian and their new family which is just where she left me hanging with the end of the first book. You feel a connection with the characters and just want to know more, I couldn't put the book down. I had to finish it in one day because I had to know how it ended. I can't wait until the rest of the series comes out. I would recommend this book to everyone, young and old.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wunderbaar Book, May 10, 2009

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Zachary Payne (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Plain Pursuit (Daughters of the Promise, Book 2) (Paperback)

This is a don't miss book. I loved it. You feel like you are sitting on the porch in Amish country and experiencing life with them. I particularly enjoy the interaction between a non-Amish friend and the Amish. It helped me see how it would feel to go from my world to theirs. Beth writes so well that you feel the breeze, see the beauty of the land and hear the peaceful quiet. Noah was my favorite character. I think I too fell in love with him. He makes you want to be all that God wants you to be. I did not want my time with them to end. I look forward to book 3.