A Road Unknown by Barbara Cameron (Review)

A Road Unknown (Amish Roads series, Book 1)

by Barbara Cameron

(I received this book for review purposes.)

Genre- Christian / Fiction / Romance / Amish  
Published by- Abingdon Press 
Copyrighted- 2014
Number of pages- 304
Age Group- Adult
Description of book- paperback, listed price- $14.99, ISBN: 978-1-4267-4059-6

In A Road Unknown, by Barbara Cameron, Elizabeth Bontrager is looking for her own happiness after having helped her mother and father with her younger siblings for most of her life.

She is currently living in Goshen, Indiana, but she is planning on moving to Paradise, Pennsylvania to live with her English friend, Paula.  She has fun living with Paula, but two men interrupt her fun and peace.  One of them is English and the other is Amish and is also her new boss.

What will Elizabeth do with her new life, stay in Paradise or go home to Goshen? 

About the Author- Barbara Cameron has written more than 35 fiction and nonfiction books.  She can be reached at www.barbaracameron.com and www.amishliving.com.

My Thoughts- I have read all of the books in the Quilts of Lancaster series, by Barbara Cameron and enjoyed them very much.  A Road Unknown, the first book in the Amish Roads series was excellent as well. 

While I really enjoy learning about Elizabeth Bontrager and her new life in Paradise, well named I thought, since she does find her own piece of paradise, I especially liked the back of the book that had recipes, glossary of Amish words, study guide, description of this series and a excerpt from the next book.  This information made me hungry, was very helpful for me to understand the words I did not know, and to think about and understand the message Cameron was writing.  I cannot wait to try some of the recipes.

It was very interesting to read a book where an Amish person lived with the English.  I thought it would be frowned upon, but if she is in her Rumschpringe, then I guess it would be o.k.  It was good that Saul and his family did not object to it.  Paula, who was English, was a very nice person and I am glad she was the one that Elizabeth stayed with.    

This is a very good book.  I hope you enjoy it as well.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received A Road Unknown, by Barbara Cameron, for free from Abingdon Press.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.  All links were current when posted.

Annie’s Christmas Wish by Barbara Cameron (Review)

Annie’s Christmas Wish (Quilts of Lancaster County, Book 4)

by Barbara Cameron

(I received this book for review purposes.)

Genre- Christian / Fiction / Romance 
Published by- Abingdon Press 
Copyrighted- 2013
Number of pages- 304
Age Group- Adult
Description of book- paperback, listed price- $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4267-3389-5

In Annie’s Christmas Wish, by Barbara Cameron, Jenny needs to go back to New York City to accept an award.  Her Amish family is going with her.  Her stepdaughter, Annie, is really excited to go there.  She has been wanting to go there for years.  Jenny’s career is writing and over time that is what Annie has decided she would like to do too.

Aaron, one of Annie’s friends, comes along and wonders if the city will pull Annie away from him.  What will happen to the relationship Annie and Aaron began to develop before they traveled to New York City?

About the Author- Barbara Cameron currently lives in Florida and has written more than thirty-five nonfiction and fiction books.

My Thoughts- I have enjoyed reading the other books in the Quilts of Lancaster County series, so I was excited to read Annie’s Christmas Wish, by Barbara Cameron.

I have always enjoyed reading about the Amish lifestyle, because they base their lives on God’s word and their culture is based on agriculture.  Their faith in God has always seemed so strong and they show it in what they do. 

Cameron did an excellent job of portraying the Amish and what it would be like for them in a big city.  It would certainly be a change for a young lady like Annie who had never been to a large city.  I was glad to learn about Annie’s strength and dedication to her faith in God and her family.

This would be an excellent book to read during the Christmas season or any time.  Find a copy today.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Annie’s Christmas Wish by Barbara Cameron for free from Abingdon Press and the Early Reader Program.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.  All links were current when posted.

Her Restless Heart Bible Study by Barbara Cameron (Review)

Her Restless Heart: A Woman’s Longing for Love and Acceptance 

(Book Two in the Faith and Fiction Series)

by Barbara Cameron

(I received this book for review purposes.)

Genre- Religion / Christian Life / Women’s Issues 
Published by- Abingdon Press 
Copyrighted- 2013
Number of pages- 190
Age Group- Adult Women
Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4267-6170-6

The Her Restless Heart Bible study, by Barbara Cameron, is the second book in the Faith and Fiction series.  This study takes six weeks and is based on the book, Her Restless Heart.

This study centers on Mary Katherine and some of the people she spends time with.  Cameron adds excerpts from the book and many different questions for us to study ourselves and the Bible.  Some of the topics discussed are, the hungry heart, wounded heart, and satisfied heart.

About the Author- Barbara Cameron currently lives in Florida and has written more than thirty nonfiction and fiction books.

My Thoughts- Her Restless Heart Bible Study was a thought provoking study.  I learned that while I may have a little bit of restlessness in my life that I am content in my heart.  I know that I have God to thank for it.

I had read the book, Her Restless Heart, which corresponds with the study, but I found that if I hadn’t read it that I would not have missed anything.  Barbara Cameron did a wonderful job of including the important excerpts and then tying it all together.

My favorite parts of the study were the excerpts and the “Talk with God” and “As You Go” sections at the end of each daily section.  Each one gave me a lot to think about on how I want to live my life. 

I would recommend this Bible study to all women, whether you are restless or not.  You will learn a lot about yourself.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Her Restless Heart Bible Study by Barbara Cameron for free from Abingdon Press.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. All links were current when posted.