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When the Heart Cries (Sisters of the Quilt, Book One) Hardcover – 2006

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  • Hardcover: 328 pages
  • Publisher: Waterbrook Press; Edition Unstated edition (2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0739475312
  • ISBN-13: 978-0739475317
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (219 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,619,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsSterling debut novel
By Amazon Customer on November 30, 2006
Format: Paperback
Cindy Woodsmall's past and present ties to the Plain Mennonite and Amish community are evident throughout the novel. She presents a lifestyle beautiful and sweet in its simplicity, but sometimes legalistic to the point of lacking compassion. So when Hannah Lapp, a young Amish woman, falls in love with a young Mennonite man and the problems begin, I was convinced.

Hannah's youthful exuberance, impulsiveness and rebellion against the rather stifling lifestyle lead to a few innocent indiscretions. These cause further problems later, when "the unthinkable" happens, an event hardly mentionable for those that follow the Old Ways. Her parents love and support her, but they are too loyal to the traditions of men, to the letter of their law without the spirit.

They allow their daughter, a victim, to be villified.

With excellent prose and occasional Pennsylvania Dutch terms for flavor, Cindy Woodsmall has given us a charming and powerful coming-of-age novel filled with humor and pathos. After watching the heroine's loves and losses, we are left not with a happy, contrived ending, but a realistic one of hope for the future for the courageous young woman--and for an excellent sequel to this sterling debut novel.
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5.0 out of 5 starsCindy Woodsmall's debut novel, WHEN THE HEART CRIES, gets the Sisters of the Quilt series off to a promising start
By FaithfulReader.com on March 4, 2009
Format: Paperback
Move over, Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter. Cindy Woodsmall's debut novel, WHEN THE HEART CRIES, gets the Sisters of the Quilt series off to a promising start, with plenty of Amish intrigue, romance and tragedy.

Hannah Lapp is the 17-year-old daughter of an Old Order Amish family who is in love with the older and more worldly Paul Waddell. She lives on a farm in Owl's Perch in Perry County, Pennsylvania, where life is lived in old-fashioned ways. Paul is Mennonite and, even worse, a college student, which is anathema to Hannah's strict Amish parents. Loving and enjoying time with Paul has shown Hannah the welcome conveniences of electricity and cars, as well as the value of an education (many Amish girls' educations end at eighth grade). Hannah longs for modern accouterments like personal computers and the Internet. Despite her parents' misgivings and the upheaval in her life that loving Paul will bring about, Hannah accepts Paul's marriage proposal.

Then, tragedy strikes when Hannah's stroll along a deserted road leads to a disastrous assault. Her family and Amish community --- rather than consoling and helping her as a victim --- casts her in the role of a promiscuous sinner. They demand she repent of her wrongdoing. Hannah's younger, envious and troubled sister Sarah adds fuel to the fire by misrepresenting Hannah's activities. Worse yet for Hannah, her fiancé is slow to understand the truth, and only a few friends stand by her. Heartbroken and disillusioned, Hannah flees the community to find a long-lost relative, leaving plenty of loose ends dangling to be picked up in the sequel, WHEN THE MORNING COMES.

Some nice subplots abound, leaving room for fleshing them out in future installments in the series.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA wonderful story
By Ann M. Macpherson on January 2, 2007
Format: Paperback
Having grown up in neighboring Berks County in Pa, I was very familiar with the Amish and Mennonites. I enjoy reading stories about them and agree with other reviewers that this "new" author has done much research. She is very accurate with the traditions, the faith as well as Pa.Dutch which my family also spoke. It was an enjoyable story in spite of the trauma which happened to Hannah, the main character. I also look forward to the sequel and will be eager to read about Hannah's future (or not) with Paul and will enjoy watching her grow and mature in her new life.

This is a wonderful new author who definitely will be added to my list of "must read" authors. Her story is easy to read, keeps you interested throughout the entire book and makes you want more----all great elements in a good book. She's a contender-----and will be enjoyed in the future, I am sure.

I hope she write the sequel soon----------I'm ready to read it.
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3.0 out of 5 starsToo sad for me
By Tiffany A. Harkleroad VINE VOICE on December 4, 2011
Format: Paperback
Hannah has a secret that would shock her Old Order Amish family; she is in love with a Mennonite boy, and is considering leaving the Amish faith to marry him. But when she is attacked by an English man, her world, her faith, and her family are rocked. Her parents choose to not report the attack, but the consequences prove to be devastating to Hannah.

Call me a sap, but I typically prefer Amish novels to be a tiny bit lighter, and have a happier ending than this one. I was actually a bit depressed reading this book. I have read other Amish books that deal with heavy, serious topics, but still have a peaceful feeling to them. I found no peace at all within this book.

From a character and plot standpoint, the book is solid and leaves me no room to criticize. The characters are very well developed, particularly Hannah, and the scenes are written quite well. Hannah's pain is palpable throughout the progression of the story. And I like that the story touches on the differences between the Amish and Mennonite communities. So, from a writing standpoint the book is excellent. I personally just did not care for the story.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Good book

Published 9 days ago by Abbey L Farmer
5.0 out of 5 starsThis one didn't disappoint in the least

I am a huge fan of Cindy Woodsmall's work. I am also a fan of all Amish setting books. This one didn't disappoint in the least. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Jennifer E
5.0 out of 5 starsHeartbreaking

Couldn't put this book down! The awakening of love, the horrors of life and the softness and love of friends permiate this book!
On to book 2.

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Published 5 months ago by Susan E. WAGNER
5.0 out of 5 starsWell written

I cried reading this book. That has not happened in a long time. I am not a religious person but for some reason reading about the Amish and their beliefs doesn't bother me. Read more

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Very good book!!

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Great book, loved it

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Published 9 months ago by malinda montjoy
5.0 out of 5 starsWhen the heart cries

This is the second so time I have read this book..,I shed as many tears as I did the first time. Hannah's plight and how rumors can destroy is true in everyday living. Read more

Published 9 months ago by granny73
5.0 out of 5 starsNice escape

Enjoy escaping with Cindy Woodsmall.

Published 10 months ago by Amazon Customer

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