The covenantthe betrayalthe sacrificethe prodigalthe. The covenant, set in rural pennsylvania, paints a detailed portrait of amish traditions. Book one, the covenant, unveils the layers of deeply rooted amish tradition as seen through the eyes of leah and sadie ebersol, the two oldest. Inspirational novelist lewis begins abrams daughters, a lancaster county series about four amish sisters, in the tradition of her previous novels. This story takes us to the heart of amish country and into the home of abram and. Your heart will ache with the betrayal that takes place.
Poor leah one of the main characters, it always seems to hit the fan for her. Beverly lewis was born beverly marie jones in 1949, in lancaster, pennsylvania, and grew up in the heart of pennsylvania dutch country. Buy a cheap copy of the covenant book by beverly lewis. A new look for the covenant abrams daughters is the powerful saga of four sisters, their family and community, whose way of life and faith in god are as enduring as their signature horse and buggy.
Following such best sellers as the shunning and the postcard, beverly lewiss explosive new novel, the covenant, unveils the layers of deeply rooted amish tradition as seen through the eyes of leah and sadie ebersol, two courtingage sisters. Set in the lancaster county, pa dutch country area, the novel is the first in a series about four amish sisters abrams daughters. A new look for the covenantabrams daughters is the powerful saga of four sisters, their family and community, whose way of life and faith in god are as enduring as. Abrams daughters series beverly lewis new york times. The covenant by beverly lewis, 9780764210860, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
If i hadnt had read this book and read the rest of beverly lewis books, than i never would have bugged my family to visit the amish country and than we never would have gone there on vacation this fall. The covenant book by beverly lewis 7 available editions. A new look for the covenantabrams daughters is the powerful saga of four sisters, their family and. The covenant abrams daughters, book 1 by beverly lewis. The covenant, set in rural pennsylvania, paints a detailed portrait of amish tr.
Before she became an author, lewis was a schoolteacher and musician. The covenant, unveils the layers of deeply rooted amish tradition as seen through the eyes of leah and sadie ebersol, the two oldest, courtingage sisters. For pure charm of the amish lifestyle, beverly lewis has written an engaging book that delves into the beliefs and traditions of the plain folk. Each character becomes more crucial to the plot and youll begin to truly love or hate them. The debut novel of the abrams daughters series written by author beverly lewis is entitled the covenant. All the books are wonderfully written by author beverly and have succeeded in catching the eyes of a large number of readers throughout the world. April 20 blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, the father of mercies and god of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any. Her stories have been published in 12 languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the new york times and usa. Lewis is a part of the assemblies of god community. Beverly marie lewis nee jones is a christian fiction novelist and adult and childrens author of over 100 books lewis is a former schoolteacher and musician. They are great to read to your kids or to have younger kids 8 to 9 year olds read them alone. Inspirational novelist lewis begins abrams daughters, a lancaster county series about four amish sisters, in the tradition of her previous.
This story takes us to the heart of amish country and into the home of abram and ida ebersol, the parents of four daughters. Beverly lewis is an american author of christian fiction and childrens books. Book one, the covenant, unveils the layers of deeply rooted amish tradition as seen through the eyes of leah and sadie ebersol, the two oldest, courtingage sisters. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. You have to read the covenant to truly understand this one. Many of lewiss books reflect life as per the anabaptist heritage and amish, the old church order. The betrayal is the second book in the abrams daughters series. Covenant, the isbn 9780764223303 pdf epub beverly lewis.
I appreciate how they are biblically based and teach a lesson whi. The abrams daughters book series by beverly lewis includes books the covenant, the betrayal, the sacrifice, and several more. Mrs lewis has most of her writings in the form of book series. This is inspired by her affiliation to the assemblies of god community where she attended church while growing up and still does. Beverly lewis, one of the topselling inspirational writers in the world, has received widespread praise and several silver angel awards for her moving, inspirational works. She fondly recalls her growingup years, and due to a keen interest in her mothers plain family heritage, many of beverly s books are set in lancaster county. Years of secrecy bind the tiny community of gobblers knob together more than the present inhabitants know, and the plain folk who farm the land rarely interact with the fancy locals.
A former schoolteacher, bev is a member of the national league of american pen womenthe pikes peak branchand the society of childrens book. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. A list of all beverly lewiss series in reading order. The covenant is book one in the abrams daughters series by beverly lewis. She started playing the piano at age four, and began writing short stories and poetry when she was nine years old. The betrayal continues the journey, with leah and her beloved jonas now separated by hundreds of miles. The covenant has 7 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The covenant began the saga with sadies resistance to the plain life and its tragic consequences. The covenant centers primarily on the two oldest sisters of the ebersol family as they enter the courting process and decide if they will kneel for baptism in the church or pursue a life outside. This is the sort of book that although is about the amish, its almost like a soap opera in the way of all the unexpected twists and turns. Abrams daughters introduces readers to an old order family, a closeknit community and a devout people whose way of life and faith in god is as timeless as their signature horse and buggy. A former schoolteacher, bev is a member of the national league of american pen women the pikes peak branch and the society of childrens book writers and illustrators.
As far as the story goes, the covenant kicks off the series and follows an amish family and starts out during world war 2. Beverly lewis, born in the heart of pennsylvania dutch country, has more than 17 million books in print. The plot focuses mostly on the two eldest daughters, sadie and leah. Beverly lewis was born in the heart of pennsylvania dutch country. The covenant focuses mainly on the two older girls, sadie and leah. This book was released in the year 2002 by the bethany house publication.
Her stories have been published in 11 languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the new york times and usa today. Book 1 of abrams daughters series from bestselling author beverly lewis. She played and composed on the piano and wrote avidly from a very young age. Beverly s father was an assemblies of god pastor, and she was raised in that denomination. This is the 17th book in the culdesac kids series by beverly lewis about a group of kids who have there own little club. She is a member of the national league of american pen women. The covenant is the tale of abram and ida ebersol two oldest daughters, sadie and leah, during their rumschpringe. Maybe because she was my favorite character, so i could be biased, but i just wanted her to catch a break. Beverly lewis books list of books by author beverly lewis. Set against the backdrop of postworld war ii, this compelling saga spans three generations of a lancaster county amish family. The covenant is my first beverly lewis novel, and i have to say that i enjoyed it immensely. This is a time when amish teens are allowed to run wild and free before taking their baptismal vows.
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