Naomi's Hope
Written by Jan Drexler
Narrated by C. S. E. Cooney
4.5/5
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When a couple shows up claiming to be Davey's true family, Naomi and Cap must unite to make the decision that will determine the boy's future as well as their own. How can she relinquish him to these unknown relatives? And can God somehow bring wholeness to her heart?
Jan Drexler
Jan was raised in Michigan, and since her marriage more than thirty years ago has lived throughout the Midwest. Her first love was homeschooling, but when her youngest son graduated she asked God to give her something useful to do for the next phase of her life. The answer was a computer and the deep well of family stories handed down from her parents and grandparents. A lover of history and the outdoors, Jan spends her spare time hiking in the Black Hills of South Dakota with her family.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5In 1846 Naomi Schrock is a good Amish woman who has adopted young Davey a few years ago, after her family came upon him after his family had been killed. She is a single woman who still lives at home with her family, but everyone agrees that Davey belongs to her. Cap Stoltzfus moves into their area and begins building his home and farm, Davey ventures over and makes friends with Cap and naturally Naomi and Cap start a blossoming friendship as well. The path between the two farms becomes well worn as invitations come for dinners and picnics.Naomi thinks no one will want to marry her because she adopted Davey as a single woman, but she will not give up her beloved Davey. But she is beginning to have stronger feelings for Cap.Cap is having romantic feelings for Naomi, fatherly feelings for Davey-but he thinks that Naomi isn't parenting Davey properly and is outspoken about it. This leads to hurt feelings and harsh words between Cap and Naomi. Will they ever get past this?Preacher Shem Fischer moves into the area, he has heard that the district needs more preachers in the area. He has come from Ontario. His wife is there with her parents, she was to sick to come. Shem will find a place for them and then she will follow after, when she feels better.Cap went to school with Shem. He remembers the taunts and bullying from Shem and wonders if the Lord has worked a miracle with Shem or if Shem is still the same old Shem.This is a great book, it gets you to thinking about many different things. The characters are highly developed. Many different characters, several different sidelines going off to make the book even more interesting.I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I liked reading this book and learning more about the Amish in the 1800's. Many things have not changed for them in this time, but it was interesting to see them in this context. Naomi had tried to get things back together and start a live with her adopted son Davey. She is doing what she can to make things work, but that gets changed when Cap enters her life and takes a liking to Davey. She must now decide what she wants to happen and trust that she will make the right choices.I received a copy of this book from the publisher, the review is my own.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved this story. This is a historical Amish story. It takes place in 1846. I love how Dave and Cap get to be great friends and then Naomi starts to be friends with Cap also. This is the third book in the Journey to Pleasant Prairie series. You do not have to have read the first two to enjoy this book. You won't be lost at all. I did not want to put this book down. I received this book from Revell for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Naomi Schrock and her family decided to move west to Pleasant Plain. It is the 1840’s so wagons are the mode of transportation; difficult and with danger always lurking around the bend. On their journey they came across a horrendous scene. A family’s home had been utterly destroyed and the only survivor was a small boy, Davey. The family took him in and their daughter Naomi adopted him as her own. In this book they have arrived at their destination and have been there 3 years. At seven years of age Davey is a lively, high spirited boy that gives Naomi a run for her money!The new Amish settlement is prospering and many other families are coming to make it their home also. One of those people was a widower Cap Stolzfus. Still grieving over the loss of his wife and baby he is resolved to make a fresh start. His farm is beside Naomi’s parents. Davey meets Cap in one of times of exploration and they become fast friends. The young boy longing for a Dad and family decides to make believe Cap his father. As little ones will, he brings Naomi, her family, and Cap together as they become dear friends. Romance begins to blossom but both have doubts and concerns, not to mention their disagreement in how Davey should be raised. An old acquaintance of Cap’s arrives at the settlement wanting to become a second minister. He presents himself as a man of the cloth, but is a sheep in wolves clothing. Cap knows Shem Fischer will be trouble and that is exactly what he brings to the peaceful community, especially Naomi. The book is very exciting and fast paced. Not your usual Amish novel with mild conflicts and struggles. I liked that it shows a different side of the Amish life especially during that era. Davey’s antics and escapades were spot for a rambunctious boy that age. My heart went out to Naomi for trying to deal with his nonstop mischief. I liked it that the author fleshed out many characters with their own outlooks and experiences, but it was not hard to keep them straight. It added to the realism and entertainment of the story. I appreciated the fact that the characters lived out their faith and biblical principles no matter what hardships or problems they faced. A read alone book from the 1st two in the trilogy, but you definitely want to read the others! I received this book from Revell Publications in exchange for an honest review. The opinions I stated are my own..
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This book may be the third and final in this trilogy but it can be read as a stand alone novel. I liked Naomi and Davey. He was such a sweet and curious boy. The way that he attached himself instantly to Cap was charming. Davey needed a male figure in his life and he found a good one in Cap. Plus, Cap as able to heal as well. While, I liked this book, I did struggle with the pacing of the story. It was slow. I like that the author set up the location and the people but after a while, it felt like there was more talking without much else happening. In fact, there was times where I must admit that I skipped ahead. Yet, I never really felt like I missed anything but doing this. In regards, to the religion aspect, I found this book to not be preachy. I have read a couple books now from this author and I am slowly finding my footing with the author and would read more.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is the third book in this series about the early beginning of an Amish settlement in 1840’s Indiana. We are reunited with dear friends and meet new ones, both friends and foe.This is Naomi’s story, and in a way the whole settlement here, along with newcomers Cap and Shem, one loveable and the other, well, here is where forgiveness and living your faith comes in.This is also a love story, between Cap and Naomi, and also between Naomi and Davey, the love of a mother. Can this group make a family and survive the hardships presented to them, and the evil that others want to throw at them.Things we take for granted and was surprised that the Ordnung for this community was so strict that they could not use their horses for transportation on a Sunday.Come back for another visit with this beloved community, and if this is your first time, you can read this alone, but you will quickly want to read the past two books. I hated to say goodbye, and wish there were more in this series.I received this book through Revell Reads Blog Tour, and was not required to give a positive review.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Naomi’s Hope by Jan Drexler is the third book in Journey to Pleasant Prairie series. It is April 1846 in LaGrange County, Indiana. Naomi Schrock is out looking for her adopted son, Davey and discovers him with their new neighbor, Cap Stoltzfus. Davey has taken an instant liking to Cap and wants to spend time with him. Cap moved to Indiana from Holmes County, Ohio to get away from the memories of his deceased wife and child. Cap is happy in the new community and enjoys spending time with young Davey, but then an old nemesis shows up. Shem Fischer, a bully from his childhood, moves to town. Shem came from Ontario, because he heard of the communities need for a minister. Cap distrusts Shem, but he keeps his own counsel. Shem soon starts showing his true colors when he spreads seeds of doubt and mistrust among the two different Amish districts of LaGrange County and the Clinton Township. Is there a chance of once again uniting these two factions? Naomi and Cap spend time with each other, and Naomi begins to hope of a future she never thought possible. But then Naomi’s world crumbles around her when relatives come to claim Davey. How will this impact Naomi and Cap’s relationship? Read Naomi’s Hope to find out how the Journey to Pleasant Prairie trilogy ends.Naomi’s Hope contains good writing, but I found the pace of the novel to be slow. The story slowly unfolds, but then wraps up quickly at the end. After getting into Naomi’s Hope, I could anticipate how the story would unfold and end. It is a lovely story, though, and that I found pleasurable to read. While Naomi’s Hope is the third book in this series, it can be read alone. I appreciated the additional storyline of Naomi’s struggle with faith. A struggle many people are familiar with and understand. I give Naomi’s Hope 4 out of 5 stars. Some of the themes in the Naomi’s Hope are love, forgiveness, loss, greed, and faith. I thought the characters were realistic and relatable. I also liked the setting and time period. The author did a remarkable job at portraying that region of Ohio and time. Personally, I did feel that the story could have used a little fine tuning that would have made for a better novel. Naomi’s Hope is a novel worth reading, and I trust you will enjoy it as well.