Anna's Amish Fears Revealed
Book Summary
Anna Byler is paralyzed by fear and anxiety. While the young Amish woman is devastated after Simon Kauffman leaves the Amish community, she finds little comfort in her new relationship with Jesus to fill the void Simon left in her life.
Still wrestling with accepting God’s comforting peace, Anna sets out on a journey to uncover the truth behind Simon’s disappearance and then his untimely return to Willow Springs. But her discovery leads her to question both Simon and God’s ultimate promises.
Can this woman of faith find the courage to have a peace-filled assurance in every aspect of her life?
Anna’s Amish Fears Revealed is the inspirational third book in The Amish Women of Lawrence County series of women’s fiction novels. If you like spiritual explorations, real-life challenges of emotional bravery, and basking in God’s light, then you’ll adore Tracy Fredrychowski’s exploration of hope.
My Thoughts
Anna’s Amish Fears Revealed byTracy Fredrychowski is the third book in The Amish Women of Lawrence County series. Each book in the series can be read on its own, but you will get the full experience if you read them in order. The main character, Anna has had difficulties since her fiancĂ©, Simon Kauffman took off a few days before their wedding. Her fears are now ruling her life. Stress, worry, doubt, hopelessness, and anxiety cause Anna to have panic attacks when she goes out in public or encounters people in the yarn shop, she owns with her sister. Anna’s difficulties have worsened since Simon has returned to Willow Springs. Anna needs to turn her worries over to God and let Him guide her. Simon has returned to his hometown and plans on becoming a baptized member of the New Order Fellowship. He has a goal he needs to accomplish within six months and part of his plan includes Anna. He wants to speak to Anna and explain things to her. He finds it challenging since she keeps running from him. As Simon’s mother reminds him, it will happen in God’s timing, not his. Simon needs to be patient and pray.
We get to catch up with Emma and Rebecca from
the first two books in the series. The
Amish community is divided since some members left the Old Order Amish and
joined the New Order Fellowship. Anna
and her siblings worry about their father, but they are unable to speak with
him since they were put under the bann for joining the New Order Fellowship. We
follow the characters as they work through their troubles with help from family,
friends, and God. We get to see Anna,
Simon, and others as they struggle with their faith. It is hard to be patient and to turn over our
worries to Him. The story shows the
importance of having a solid spiritual base, to study The Bible, and the power
of prayer. We also see the value of
having a loving family, friends who share your faith, and a caring
community. I like the author’s writing
style. I did feel the pacing was a
little slow and there is a repetition of key details. I did feel the faith message was a little
strong (bordering on preachy). I
appreciated the epilogue that nicely wrapped up the various storylines. Anna’s Amish Fears Revealed is an
inspirational tale that will touch your heart.
Anna's Amish Fears Revealed will be out on September 20 and it can be preordered through Amazon*. The other two novels in The Amish Women of Lawrence County are Emma's Amish Faith Tested and Rebecca's Amish Heart Restored. The next novel in the series is Barbara's Amish Truth Exposed which will be out on February 28, 2023. All the books in the series are available through Kindle Unlimited. You can find Tracy Fredrychowski's other novels here. Thank you for joining me today. I will return on Monday with Steeped to Death by Gretchen Rue. It is the debut of A Witch's Brew Mysteries. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. It is my birthday this weekend. I know a gift arrived for me earlier in the week (my mother hid it--I hope she remembers where she hid it) and I am eager to open it (I am hoping it is the Vera Bradley bag I want--I gave big hints). Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
The
Avid Reader
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