BOOK REVIEW: A Man of His Word

I have not always been a "fan" of Amish novels; however, Kathleen Fuller really did her "homework" for her book, A Man of His Word. The story is set in Middlefield, Ohio and centers around the life of Moriah Byler Miller. Moriah has been married to Levi Miller for four short months when she discovers she's pregnant. Levi, however, leaves her and the Amish community before she has a chance to tell him. Gabriel, Levi's twin brother, has loved Moriah secretly for years and tries to step in and take care of Moriah.

This story flowed well and was a good read...taking you through the life of this young Amish wife preparing for the birth of her baby possibly by herself. Would she be able to do it? Would Levi return? Would she be alone with her child for the rest of her life? She can only depend on the Lord to guide her through this.
Unexpected twists come...both blessed and bad...in Moriah's life as well as other members in the Amish community in which she lives.

I HIGHLY recommend this book and am anticipating the second book in the series coming out in Spring, 2010.

I reviewed this book as a member of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger Program at http://brb.thomasnelson.com