The Crossroad (Amish Country Crossroads #2) (Paperback)

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In the sequel to The Postcard, hysterically blind Rachel Yoder lives quietly in her Amish community in Lancaster County, PA, with her parents and her daughter. As her faith grows, her contempt for the local "powwow" doctor increases, and she refuses to be treated by him. Meanwhile, in New York City, writer Philip Bradley can't get Rachel out of his mind. His investigation into hysterical blindness and his newfound sense of peace in the Lord takes him back to Rachel to find out once and for all if they have a chance. For all collections.
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A Captivating Tale Set in the Heart of Amish Country!

After the dramatic conclusion to his discovery of a long-lost postcard, journalist Philip Bradley simply cannot forget the Amish people he met while on assignment in Pennsylvania particularly Rachel Yoder and her young daughter, Annie. Rachel's cheerful outlook, in spite of her blindness, and her appealing, uncomplicated lifestyle beckon Philip amid the high-paced existence of his New York career.

Philip's newfound knowledge of the true reason for Rachel's loss of sight spurs him on to uncover what he can about the possibility for a cure. In Lancaster County, Rachel has her own ideas about the way her vision might be restored, and it doesn't include the local healer and his black box. Now, Rachel firmly believes the God she serves is the only One who can grant her sight, but as the memories of the trauma she suffered begin to resurface, Rachel questions whether she can bear the agonizing road to recovery.

Drawn back to Lancaster County over the Christmas holidays, Philip struggles with the vast gulf separating him from the beautiful Plain woman. Rachel has suffered unbearable heartache; will his growing affection for her only bring more of the same? Or must Philip and Rachel sacrifice a future together for the sake of all they know and love?

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764222120
• ISBN-13: 978-0764222122
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #537,235 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A fitting ending to "The Postcard", November 14, 1999

By	Bonnie McKinzie (Garden Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fun, heart warming book to read., January 6, 2000

By	T.D. (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Crossroad (Amish Country Crossroads #2) (Hardcover)

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.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Safely read at The Crossroad., November 30, 1999

By	Matterhorn Magic "William" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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.