The Preacher's Daughter (2005)

by Beverly Lewis

Series: Annie's People (1)

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I had read this series several years ago and really loved it. The author describes the lives of the Amish so well that I thought it would be such a nice way to live! (

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GrannyNanny | Sep 18, 2012 |

Another good start for another series by Beverly Lewis. Annie's pen pal in Colorado is not only an Englisher, but one from a wealthy family who would spare no expense for their daughter's wedding. She was right in calling it off and trying to find herself in a simpler world. Louisa doesn't abandon everything, but still makes an effort to fit into Annie's world. I liked that Annie's friend, Esther, was the first of the three main characters to come to real faith in the Lord. (

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eliorajoy | May 24, 2011 |

The Preacher's Daughter is a heart warming, heart-breaking view of Amish life from the eyes of a young Amish woman. Annie has always felt apart from the main sect but when her California pen pal comes to visit all comes to the forefront. She is torn between her "English" art, friends and the Mennonite side of her family and her father, the Preacher of their community. Add in a years old mystery and you have the makings of a beautifully written trilogy.

macygma | Jul 22, 2008 |

A beautiful look into the life of the Amish people, their beliefs and their culture, written from one who grew up in that atmosphere. At times, their ways were almost not believable. The friendship between Annie and Louisa was very real and gives good opportunity to see differing lifestyles side-by-side. Each character had situations that were identifiable to the reader. (

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musicworks | Jun 2, 2008 |

Simple tale of friendship begun by two girls living very far apart, living very different lives, yet united by their singular love of art (

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wannabereader | Jan 12, 2008 |

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Annie's People (1)

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The Preacher's Daughter

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The preacher's daughter

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

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Library Journal Best Christian Fiction (2005)

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Annie's People Book 1- A new series from The New York Times bestselling author of the ABRAM'S DAUGHTERS series! The Preacher's Daughter begins a remarkable journey of heartache and homespun delight--a series readers will find impossible to forget. Paradise, Pennsylvania, is likened to a little slice of heaven on earth...but for Annie Zook--the preacher's eldest daughter--it seems like a dead-end street. She is expected to join the Amish church, but at 20 she is "still deciding." Because of the strict rules that guide the Plain community, she must continually squelch her artistic passion, although it has become her solace. In her signature style, with character depth and unexpected plot twists, beloved novelist Beverly Lewis once again opens the door to the world of the Amish.

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"Annie Zook--the preacher's eldest daughter--is expected to join the Amish church, but at 20 she is 'still deciding.' Because of the strict rules that guide the Plain community, she must continually squelch her artistic passion, although it has become her solace"--Provided by publisher.… (more)

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