Life is so unfair at times. Heidi had helped one of her
cooking students when she was young, pregnant and alone
as her own family had turned their back on her. Their
solution they came up with was going to bring joy to both
of them. Now, on a visit from Kendra, she told Heidi
that many things had changed. Heidi realizes it is for
the good, but her heart is breaking.
Heid knows she can't let disappointment rule her emotion
rule her actions despite the heartache. Her situation,
her husband Lyle suggests that maybe if she organizes
another cooking class, that might help them with the
challenges they face. Would more students come to learn
Amish cooking?
Written by the very renowned and award-winning author
Wanda E. Brunstetter, THE BLESSING is the second book in
her latest series entitled Amish
Cooking Class about
Heidi and her circumstances in Ohio. In addition. THE
BLESSING also contains many personal stories about the
struggles facing Kendra as she attempts to reconnect
with her parents as well as that of the other non-Amish
students who are taking the cooking class for their own
reasons -- some for gain, distraction, and joy. Nicely
seasoning out these stories, there is some romance, some
shifting of long-held attitudes and unexpected
relationships as they all gain from Heidi's wisdom and
Biblical quotes.
There are many excellent writers who base their stories
around the Amish, their customs, beliefs and their
interactions with their non-Amish neighbours and Wanda
Brunstetter has certainly earned a premier place among
them. Brunstetter is considered a founder of the Amish
fiction genre and is one of the most prolific writers of
Amish related stories with well over 100 books and
stories published. THE BLESSING can also equally be
enjoyed as a standalone read. This series differs from
other Amish stories as the focus is more on the problems,
challenges and concerns of the non-Amish participants in
her class.
As in her previous books, Brunstetter nicely integrates
into her storyline various ways for her characters to
discern God's will in their lives. Key themes in this
story are family love, forgiveness and reconciliation. If
reading about all the wonderful food being prepared also
makes you hungry, THE BLESSING also comes complete with
recipes and study guide, so you can try some of the
wonderful recipes in the book. So, be part of the
cooking class and savour the flavour!
Despite stressful changes occurring in their lives, Lyle and Heidi once again open their Ohio home up to those seeking to learn about Amish cooking. This time a teenager helping her divorced dad cook for the family, a caterer needing new recipes, a food critic, a hunter looking to impress his buddies, a wife given the class as an unwanted gift, and a mailman lured in by the aroma of good cooking gather around Heidi’s table. During each class, Heidi teaches culinary skills, but it is her words of wisdom that have a profound effect on her students—though, this time Heidi’s own hurting heart will need some healing nourishment. This is the second book in The Amish Cooking Class series. Book #1: The Amish Cooking Class - The Seekers
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