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Book Divas (227 KP) rated If You Leave This Farm: The Dream Is Destroyed in Books

Dec 12, 2017  
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If You Leave This Farm: The Dream Is Destroyed
Amanda Farmer | 2014
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review when I signed up to host the book tour.

Four and a half Stars

This story, which is based on actual events in the life of the author took me completely by surprise, especially since this genre is not a usual read for me. In this book, Amanda Farmer allows us to bear witness to the joy and struggles she faced growing up as a Mennonite living and working on the family's farm and she also shed light on the beliefs of the Mennonite community.

I am in awe of her because she truly went through so much and was still able to maintain her faith and achieve her dreams while dealing with a domineering father, chores, and studies. It takes a resilient and strong person to overcome the things she faced. The story as it is told flowed smoothly and I often found myself crying. This is a book that everyone should read as I believe it inspires you to truly follow your dreams.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2387 KP) rated Peaches and Scream (Georgia Peach Mystery, #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
PA
Peaches and Scream (Georgia Peach Mystery, #1)
Susan Furlong | 2015
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Nola Mae Harper is returning to her home town of Cays Mill, Georgia, and her family’s peach farm to help run it while her parents take a three week cruise. However, she’s hardly arrived when she finds the body of the owner of the local lumber mill in the peach orchard. Worse yet, her brother-in-law is arrest for the crime. She and her siblings quickly close ranks and try to clear his name. But can they do it?

This may be a debut, but the town and the residents came to life for me right away. Nola and her family are wonderfully strong characters I can’t wait to visit again. Plus I loved their family bond. The plot was great with a steady pace an ending that surprised me. Truly, a sweet debut.

NOTE: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/07/book-review-peaches-and-scream-by-susan.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.