The Beginning, Beverly Lewis
The Beginning, Beverly Lewis
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The Beginning

Author: Beverly Lewis

Narrator: Leah Horowitz

Unabridged: 10 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/07/2021


Synopsis

"I wish there was something I could do," Cousin Verena said, her voice cracking.

"But what?" Susie whispered, wiping her eyes. "The boy I've always loved thinks of me as his sister … and always has."

Susie Mast's Amish life in Lancaster County has been shaped by events beyond her control, with the tragic deaths of her Dat and close-in-age brother casting long shadows. Now twenty-two, Susie remains unmarried despite her longtime affection for friend Obie Yoder.

Unfortunately, her concerns are soon multiplied due to her mother's worsening health and her younger sister's urgent desire for answers about her adoption.

Once again, Susie faces the possibility of loss. Will long-held family secrets and missed opportunities dim Susie's hopes for the future? Or is what seems like the end only the beginning?

About Beverly Lewis

Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, has more than 19 million books in print. Her stories have been published in twelve languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today. Beverly and her husband, David, live in Colorado, where they enjoy hiking, biking, making music, and spending time with their family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Laurie on September 16, 2021

This was not one of my favorite books by Beverly Lewis. The story was very slow but then the ending was rushed. I wonder if there will be a sequel to this book.......more

Goodreads review by Kate on October 07, 2021

I always enjoy time 'spent' in Hickory Hollow . . . especially when the Wise Woman, Ella Mae Zook is on hand to dispense peppermint tea and offer kindly advice. I really enjoyed that we had 2 'heroines' to get to know in this story. Being an older sister m'self, I think I identified with Susie more t......more

Goodreads review by Tammy on February 27, 2022

I enjoyed this book about the Mast family - particularly Susie and Britta and just walking through the days in their Amish life. In our own lives we have our ups and downs - and often wonder if other families experience anything like we are. In this story we see that people from all walks of life exp......more

Goodreads review by Jolan on September 26, 2021

The Beginning by Beverly Lewis is a heartwarming story about Susie Mast and her adopted sister Britta. Both have trials in their life that they need to contend with. Their mother’s poor health leaves them to deal with the family farm and shop since she has moved to stay with their older brother in M......more