Bishop Troyer had faith that nineteen year old Ada Rupp
would be a fine teacher for the special needs scholars in
their Amish community. She had been taking care of her
seven younger siblings even before the death of her
mother and knows sign language as David, her five year
old brother, is deaf.
While petite in stature, Ada has a huge compassionate
spirit and studies as much as she can to help prepare her
for the special needs of her students. Yet, she wonders
about what would happen if she can't help them?
Meanwhile, the newly widowed Josiah Yoder fears leaving
his six-year-old hearing-impaired son with anyone, let
alone a young inexperienced teacher. Nathan screams and
has massive tantrums that leaves his father bruised and
frustrated. He just can't communicate with his son to
ease his pain at the loss of his mother. Dare he leave
his son with this young and pretty teacher? What will
people think?
THE AMISH TEACHER'S GIFT is a true gift of a story that
will capture your heart and inspire you with its
compassion and love as this young teacher is determined
to find the right way to reach the hearts and minds of
the young special scholars in her charge. You too will
cheer as Ada and Martha, her special assistant, try
different strategies with the special needs children in
their care.
Rachel J. Good is the talented author of THE AMISH
TEACHER'S GIFT which is set in the Lancaster,
Pennsylvania area. Good is a delightful storyteller and
THE AMISH TEACHER'S GIFT just pulls the reader into the
story from the first sentence to its amazing conclusion. It
has such an authentic voice and detailed
descriptions. Good, a former teacher and librarian,
lives near Amish communities in the Lancaster area and
participates in many events with Amish friends. This
background just brings the perfect tone and setting for
the very intriguing storyline.
I am familiar with many praiseworthy writers who base
their stories around the Amish, their customs, beliefs,
life problems, and joys and Rachel J. Good is definitely
in the top tier of writers penning Amish stories. I
simply had to read THE AMISH TEACHER'S GIFT from cover to
cover just to find out if and how Nathan adjusts to the
school and what happens when Ada tries to make a big
difference in the lives of this father and son pair who
can't seem to communicate the love they share.
THE AMISH
TEACHER'S GIFT is the first book in Rachel J. Good's Love
& Promises series and it definitely gets top marks from
me! While THE AMISH TEACHER'S GIFT is complete in and of
itself and
can be read as a standalone story, I just love the
characters so much that I can't wait 'til the next book in the
series comes out! So, be smart and get yourself a copy
of this wonderful and compassionate story. THE AMISH
TEACHER'S GIFT is truly a joy to read!
Widower Josiah Yoder wants to be a good father. But it's
not easy with a deaf young son who doesn't understand why
his mamm isn't coming home. At a loss, Josiah enrolls
Nathan in a special-needs school and is relieved to see
his son immediately comforted by his new teacher, a woman
whose sweet charm and gentle smile just might be the balm
they both need.
With seven siblings to care for, Ada Rupp wasn't sure she
wanted to take on teaching, too. But the moment she holds
Nathan in her arms, she realizes she'll do all she can to
help this lost little boy. Plus, it gives her a chance to
spend more time with Josiah. Falling for a man in
mourning may be against the rules, but his quiet strength
is the support Ada never knew she needed. And, together,
they could have the loving family she'd always hoped for.
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