LETTERS OF TRUST

Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter

Reviewer: Cris Hoxie

Review: This was a very good book and was hard for me to put down.  Wanda has a way of getting you right into this book and feel for all of them.  The letters in this book are between two friends from different cities.  Doretta in Indiana and Eleanor in Pennsylvania.  The two gals grew up in the same community.  When life give a turn to the worse for Eleanor, it is Doretta’s letters that encourage her.  The letters are the beginning of a healing process that takes some time and lots of prayer.  As I could not identify with what was going on, it was good to learn about alcoholism and know it can even come to the Amish.  I consider this a must read, especially with those battling alcoholism in any form.

Synopsis: Life is good on their Pennsylvania Amish farm for newlyweds Vic and Eleanor Lapp—until the day Vic’s youngest brother drowns in their pond and Vic turns to alcohol to numb the pain. Things get so bad that Vic loses his job and their marriage is coming apart. Eleanor is desperate to help her husband and writes letters to her friend, Doretta, living in Indiana for advice. The trust Eleanor places in her friend and the gentle words she receives in return are a balm for even darker days to come in this first book of The Friendship Letters series by New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter.

Bio: Wanda Brunstetter is an award-winning romance novelist who has led millions of readers to lose their heart in the Amish life. She is the author of over 100 books with more than 12 million copies sold. Many of her books have landed on the top bestseller lists, including the New York Times, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and CBD. Wanda is considered one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre, and her work has been covered by national publications, including Time Magazine and USA Today.

Wanda’s fascination with the Amish culture developed when she met her husband, Richard, who grew up in a Mennonite church, and whose family has a Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Meeting her new Mennonite sister-in-laws caused Wanda to yearn for the simpler life. In their travels, she and her husband have become close friends with many Amish people across America. Wanda’s desire to explore their culture increased when she discovered that her great-great grandparents were part of the Anabaptist faith.

All of Wanda’s novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Many of her books are well-read and trusted by the Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.

Wanda’s primary attraction to the Amish is their desire to live a devout Christian life that strives to honor God, work hard, and maintain close family ties. Whenever she visits her Amish friends, Wanda finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties, which is in stark contrast to the chaos and busyness that plagues so many modern “Englishers.” Time and time again, Wanda loses her heart in the Amish life, and she hopes her readers will, too. For more information, visit: http://www.WandaBrunstetter.com

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from NetGalley with the permission of the publisher for my honest review.  

Letters of Trust became available for sale March 1, 2023.  The next book in the series, Letters of Comfort will be available August, 2023.