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I just finished Vannetta Chapman’s
latest book Anna’s Healing. Anna
Schwartz has moved from her home in Goshen, Indiana to Cody’s Creek, Oklahoma
to live with her Uncle Samuel, Aunt Erin, and her grandmother, Ruth. She is helping with the corn harvest when a
tornado touches down. The horses take
off and Anna is thrown from the wagon.
Jacob Graber, a young Amish man who is a traveling farm worker, finds
her first and saves her from the second tornado. Anna is airlifted to Tulsa where it is discovered
she has suffered a spinal injury. She
has a complete break in her lower spine.
The doctor states that she will not be able to walk. Anna is confined to a wheelchair and the
family as well as the community work on revamping her Uncle Samuel’s home to
suit a wheelchair. Anna’s accident turns
out to be a blessing for the family. It
changes her dour Uncle Samuel and Aunt Erin.
They start becoming more sociable, friendly, and a stronger faith.
Anna’s friend, Chloe Roberts is
there for Anna. Chloe met Anna while
writing an article on produce stands in Amish country for Mayes County
Chronicle. They become friends and
starting spending more time together.
She also introduced Anna to her mother who is involved in making quilts
for Project Linus. Anna starts making colorful
little quilts for the project. Jacob and
Anna grow closer during this time, but Anna does not feel that she would be a
good wife. Jacob states he is willing to
wait.
Nine months later after being ill
for some time and everyone thinking Anna would not recover, Anna wakes up and
can move her feet. She gets up and can
walk. Everyone is shocked and
thrilled. The doctor does a new MRI and
Anna is completely recovered. The media
flock to her uncle’s farm as well as people who want her to heal them. Is it a miracle? How
did it happen? How will this affect Anna’s
family and friends?
Anna's Healing is well-written
and interesting. Is there such a thing
as miracles? The book is heavy on
scripture as Anna’s Mammi frequently quotes scripture and prayer. Can
prayer and a strong faith make a difference?
I did not enjoy Anna’s Healing as well as Vannetta Chapman’s other
books. I found some things to be a
little odd in the book. For instance
they let Anna goes off by herself when people are trying to get her (and they
have a Governor’s special task force protecting her and the farm). This book will leave with you questions and
you will think about it after you have finished reading the book (which is what
books are supposed to do). Some sections
in the books were easy to read and others were more difficult (like slogging
through a mud). Overall, I enjoyed
Anna’s Healing and I look forward to reading more books by Vannetta Chapman. I give
Anna’s Healing 4 out of 5 stars.
I received a complimentary copy
of Anna’s Healing from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I am currently reading Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini. I was able to use my points to get it through FirsttoRead.com. I hope everyone has a lovely afternoon! Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
The Avid Reader
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