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Samson and Amish Delilah by Thomas Nye Book Review and Giveaway

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ABOUT THE BOOK Everyone in America has fallen in love with Delilah, leading lady in a bestselling Amish novel. When media giants discover that Delilah is a real person, the pursuit is on. Dave joins the search not realizing that by finding her, he would fall into the story and become Samson. Book:  Samson and Amish Delilah  Author:  Thomas Nye Genre:  Christian Amish   Fiction Release Date:  August 19, 2019 MY BOOK REVIEW "Samson and Amish Delilah" is a unique story about Amish living and mystery.  This book is told from through the viewpoint of Dave (aka Samson) a non-Amish person who is looking to find a young Amish girl, Delilah, who is a star in a popular book.  Many people are searching for the real Delilah. He expects to find a local celebrity, instead, he finds a young Amish girl.  We see Delilah's life struggles with so many fans. Everyone wants to get a picture of her and with her. Getting their picture taken in Amish culture is a no-no.  Wi

My Book Review on Ann H. Gabhart's The Refuge

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Can Love Thrive in a Village Where Romance is Forbidden? Ann returns to her fictional Harmony Hill Shaker village to share a story of the power of love and the bond of family. Series:   The Shaker Books , Book 8 Publisher:   Revell Publication Year:  April 2019 ASIN:   0800729571 ISBN:   9780800729271 MY BOOK REVIEW Ann H. Gabhart's book "The Refuge" is an inspirational heartwarming book.  You are taken back to 1850s at the Shakers Village of Harmony Hill. Darcie just lost her husband and has a child on its way.  Some of the Shakers greeted her with open arms while others did not. Darcie finds the rules to be very strict and at times unwelcoming. According to the way they live she is full of sin.  Gabhart did her research. I learned things about the Shakers I never knew before. I would call myself a feminist and can't stand knowing their women does all the household chores and have no say in anything. It sickens me know the women can't tell their ow

The Scroll by Miriam Feinberg Vamosh Book Review

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MY REVIEW: The Scroll  takes the reader back to 73 AD at the last stand at Masada.  You are taken through a number of generations ending at the end of Bar Kochba in the 130 AD. Miriam Feinberg Vamosh takes you into the constant tension between the Jewish people and the Roman government.  This was an inspiration to him from the divorce scroll which is an actual archeological found in the 1950s.  This tale begins with the failed rebellion against the Roman Empire at Masada and goes through several generations. You find yourself learning about their history and culture. You see the characters struggle to survive.   If you want to learn about Jews this would be a great book to read. For example, how the household was run and how women were treated. This is a "happy ever after" novel, but it sure does pull at your heart. I felt bad for a lot of the characters. I found  The Scroll  to have some really interesting historical information, however, I have a hard time followi