Disclosure: I received this book to review.

Why is it that so many Amish novels have a Plain girl on the front cover?  I must admit that creative cover art would have caught my attention more than this one, which reminds me of The Girl With The Pearl Earring or something.  Upon closer examination after finishing the book, I noticed details that I had overlooked upon first glance.  A Miracle of Hope  embodies that same experience.  Isn’t it easy to brush off unfortunate situations and what some might consider bad luck?  But looking back, it’s so clear how God has worked that same situation into something good.  Don’t pass up reading A Miracle of Hope.  It’s truly one of the sweetest books I’ve read.  In fact, I spent all of New Year’s Day with this book in my hand, refusing to put it down until I had finished it!

While reading A Miracle of Hope, so many thoughts went through my mind.  How do Amish people deal with things like this?  Where do Amish people go for help?  Over and over in the pages of this book, it was clear that the Amish community supported their own.  When have I shaken my head in sympathy for someone in suffering, yet didn’t lift a hand to offer a meal or support?  A Miracle of Hope prompted me to give encouragement and assistance even when someone hasn’t asked for it.  Another lesson that was deeply buried in my  heart is the reminder to acknowledge God in each and every facet of my life.  God can take the bad and use it for His good.  He doesn’t need my help to do that, but it will open my heart to recognize His handiwork.

Even if you’re not a Christian, you could still enjoy this book.  It deals with many worldly issues that the Amish community, devout as they might be, still faces from time to time.  This book was SO good that I really would recommend it to anyone!

A Miracle of Hope is the first book in Ruth Reid’s new series, Amish Wonders, and she is celebrating the release with a Kindle HDX Giveaway and an Author Chat Facebook Party!

One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HDX
• A Miracle of Hope by Ruth Reid

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on February 11th. Winner will be announced at the A Miracle of Hope Facebook Party on February 11th. Connect with Ruth for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, prizes, and more!

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