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Wanda E. Brunstetter

Autor(a) de The Storekeeper's Daughter

174+ Works 20,918 Membros 803 Críticas 16 Favorited

About the Author

Wanda E. Brunstetter began writing when she was a child. She became more serious about writing and completed coursework on writing for children at The Institute of Children's Literature in 1980 which was also the year of her first publication. Brunstetter is a professional ventriloquist and has mostrar mais published several ventriloquist books. Brunstetter's first novel was published in 1997. She enjoys writing about the Amish because of their peaceful and simple lives. Her book, Lancaster Brides, was on the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) bestseller's list for seven months. Her book Lydia's Charm made The New York Times Bestseller list for 2010 and her title The Healing made Publisher's Weekly Best Selling List for 2011. Also her title Goodbye to Yesterday made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2013. Brunstetter's title, The Decision, made the Publisher's Weekly Best Seller in 2015. mostrar menos
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Obras por Wanda E. Brunstetter

The Storekeeper's Daughter (2005) 834 exemplares
The Quilter's Daughter (2006) 784 exemplares
A Sister's Secret (2007) 711 exemplares
The Bishop's Daughter (2006) 696 exemplares
A Sister's Test (2007) 671 exemplares
A Sister's Hope (2008) 560 exemplares
A Merry Heart (1997) 536 exemplares
Going Home (2007) 514 exemplares
Looking for a Miracle (2001) 495 exemplares
A Cousin's Promise (2009) 455 exemplares
On Her Own (2005) 448 exemplares
A Cousin's Prayer (2009) 446 exemplares
The Hope Chest (2002) 427 exemplares
Plain and Fancy (2002) 424 exemplares
White Christmas Pie (2008) 419 exemplares
Allison's Journey (2005) 385 exemplares
Dear to Me (2005) 374 exemplares
The Journey (2011) 355 exemplares
A Cousin's Challenge (2010) 351 exemplares
Kelly's Chance (2004) 294 exemplares
The Healing (2011) 287 exemplares
The Struggle (2012) 265 exemplares
School's Out (2007) 242 exemplares
Betsy's Return (2007) 234 exemplares
Sarah's Choice (2010) 220 exemplares
Back to School (2007) 219 exemplares
Healing Quilt: (2014) 209 exemplares
Woman of Courage (2014) 183 exemplares
Goodbye to Yesterday: Part 1 (2013) 179 exemplares
The Decision (2015) 178 exemplares
Out of Control (2008) 174 exemplares
The Seekers (2017) 168 exemplares
The Silence of Winter: Part 2 (2013) 164 exemplares
The Hope of Spring: Part 3 (2013) 154 exemplares
A Revelation in Autumn: Part 5 (2013) 152 exemplares
New Beginnings (2008) 151 exemplares
The Pieces of Summer: Part 4 (2013) 149 exemplares
A Vow for Always: Part 6 (2013) 148 exemplares
The Hope Jar (2018) 142 exemplares
The Gift (2015) 139 exemplares
The Forgiving Jar (2019) 127 exemplares
The Hawaiian Quilt (2016) 127 exemplares
The Crow's Call (2020) 124 exemplares
The Discovery Saga Collection (2013) 123 exemplares
The Restoration (2016) 120 exemplares
The Celebration (2018) 119 exemplares
Just Plain Foolishness (2008) 112 exemplares
The Blessing (2017) 109 exemplares
A Happy Heart (2008) 109 exemplares
The Lopsided Christmas Cake (2015) 108 exemplares
The Mockingbird's Song (2020) 102 exemplares
Brides of Webster County 1-4 (2008) 102 exemplares
Amish Friends Cookbook (2007) 101 exemplares
The Healing Jar (2019) 96 exemplares
The English Son (2016) 95 exemplares
The Hawaiian Discovery (2018) 93 exemplares
Amish White Christmas Pie (2012) 93 exemplares
The Brides of the Big Valley (2019) 92 exemplares
Jumping to Conclusions (2009) 85 exemplares
The Robin's Greeting (2021) 85 exemplares
Growing Up (2009) 84 exemplares
The Stubborn Father (2016) 80 exemplares
The Farmers' Market Mishap (2017) 78 exemplares
Indiana Cousins Trilogy (2011) 78 exemplares
The Divided Family (2016) 77 exemplares
The Betrayed Fiancée (2016) 73 exemplares
Sisters of Holmes County (2007) 73 exemplares
Love Finds A Way (2012) 73 exemplares
The Selfless Act (2016) 71 exemplares
Twice Loved (1639) 68 exemplares
The Missing Will (2016) 65 exemplares
The Blended Quilt (2020) 65 exemplares
The Walnut Creek Wish (2021) 57 exemplares
Holiday Hope (Everlasting Song / Twice Loved) (2005) — Autor — 55 exemplares
What a Pair! (2012) 46 exemplares
The Sugarcreek Surprise (2022) 44 exemplares
The Wisdom of Solomon Lapp (2009) 43 exemplares
The Return to the Big Valley (2021) 43 exemplares
The Apple Creek Announcement (2022) 38 exemplares
Letters of Trust (2023) 33 exemplares
The Amish Millionaire Collection (2017) 33 exemplares
Letters of Comfort (2023) 30 exemplares
Bumpy Ride Ahead! (2012) 28 exemplares
The Neighborly Thing (2002) 27 exemplares
The Prayer Jars Trilogy (2021) 27 exemplares
Green Fever (2013) 25 exemplares
Bubble Troubles (2013) 24 exemplares
Amish Hawaiian Adventures (2019) 24 exemplares
Sisters by the Sea (2023) 23 exemplares
Clowning Around (2003) 18 exemplares
Talking for Two (2001) 17 exemplares
Humble Pie (2014) 16 exemplares
A Celebration of the Simple Life (2010) 15 exemplares
Letters of wisdom (2024) 14 exemplares
A Heartwarming Romance Collection (2020) 10 exemplares
The Amish Millionaire Boxed Set (2016) 10 exemplares
Grandma's Doll (2005) 8 exemplares
The Amish Millionaire (2021) 5 exemplares
A Christmas Prayer (2018) 5 exemplares
The Prayer Jar Devotional: Hope (2022) 4 exemplares
Annas Geheimnis: Roman (2009) 3 exemplares
Mother's Love (2004) 3 exemplares
The Hope Jar, SAMPLE 3 exemplares
Journey 1 exemplar
Love Finds A Way 1 exemplar
The Crows Call 1 exemplar
Sister's secret 1 exemplar
A Cousin's Choice 1 exemplar
Healing 1 exemplar

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Letters of Wisdom is the third book in the Friendship Letters series by Wanda E. Brunstetter. This wonderful Amish series does follow through as the series progresses, so it is best to read in order. The author does a nice job of giving background information, so this book is also a good stand alone story. This series follows three friends that go through personal struggles and reach out to each other for support through letters. This story focuses on Irma and her family. The story is so realistic and covers the topic of abuse. The author has delicately written a story that shows the struggles Irma has as she feels overwhelmed with being a mother, facing her estranged family after her abuser/stepfather passes away. With hopes of putting her past behind her and moving forward, Irma finds herself in an even darker place.

This story contains wonderful yet hurting characters. I enjoyed the way the author has written such an easy to read story as it touches on hard topics. The story is well written and easy to imagine. I appreciate the way Irma’s husband steps up to make sure she gets the help she needs and the family heals from this situation. I like how her mother and siblings come together after her stepfathers death and try to help each other. I admire her stepsister for trying to reach out to her to help her understand their mother better.

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this story, this is my honest review.
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eccl | 4 outras críticas | Mar 18, 2024 |
This third book in the "friendship letters" series of Amish fiction ties together the lives of three Amish women. Friends as children, they now have gone their own ways as adults and stay in touch through a series of letters. These letters are a key part of the story, but do not form the main body of the novel. Common characters appear in these novels, but they can all be read as standalones.

In this novel, Irma finds difficulty coping with her active children, her husband's busy job that takes him away from home, and her tragic childhood past of physical and emotional abuse by her stepfather. She hopes that attending her stepfather's funeral will allow her to put these memories to rest. Irma's mother would like to re-establish her relationship with Irma, but things between them continue to be strained and Irma is unyielding. As Irma sinks into despair and continuing inability to cope with her life, she finds it harder and harder to deal with her children in a calm and positive way. Hopefully Irma will decide to seek help before things spiral out of control.

This is a work of Christian fiction, written by an experienced author in the genre. Themes include motherhood and marriage, physical and emotional abuse, family, and depression. The author addresses sensitive topics in a professional manner, and shows the Amish in a realistic way instead of "sugar coating" their culture and way of life.

I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
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LadyoftheLodge | 4 outras críticas | Mar 13, 2024 |
Book 3 of this series carried a powerful message. It really touched my heart to see the silent suffering of those who were victims of abuse and how if continues to affect them years after the fact. Doretta is Irma's friend who shares her thoughts and feelings with Irma through her letters. Irma opens up to Doretta after her stepfather's passing, a man who abused her during her younger years. After marrying and moving away, Irma attends the funeral of her stepfather and this brings out her feelings towards him and her mother, whom she felt did not stop the abuse. As her feelings start coming to the surface, she finds it harder and harder to show loving discipline to her children, but rather responds in a harsh way. Sharing her feelings with her friend Doretta, Irma reads the suggestions that are shared with her.
It's a touching story that seems very realistic and you can feel the emotions that are shared in the story. I really was glad that I read the book. A moving story of love and forgiveness.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Sonja.Hoeke.Nish7358 | 4 outras críticas | Mar 13, 2024 |
Letters of Wisdom by Wanda E. Brunstetter is the third book in The Friendship Letters series. It can be read as a standalone, but I believe it is best to read the series in order. This will allow you to know the characters and their backgrounds. I thought the story was well-written with realistic, developed characters. Irma Miller struggles to take care of her children while her husband is away auctioneering. She has three children, and the two boys are active. She looks forward to receiving letters from her dear friends, Doretta and Eleanor. They send words of encouragement along with helpful books. Irma had a pleasant childhood until her father passed away and her mother remarried. Her stepfather was abusive, and Irma never understood why her mother did not intervene. We get to see how a victim of abuse can become an abuser. Those who have suffered mental and/or physical abuse may find the story hard to read. There were portions that I was unable to read. Irma’s husband, LaVern, is a gem. It is obvious that he loves his wife and kids (and wants what is best for them). I like how the abuse was addressed. I was not aware that there were Christian counselors. Abuse, guilt, self-worth, bitterness, resentment, and forgiveness are themes addressed in the story. Letters of Wisdom is a character driven story. I liked how the characters told the story. I enjoyed catching up with the characters from the first two books. Letters of Wisdom is an emotional tale with an overwhelmed mother, helpful letters, a hardworking husband, energetic tykes, finding forgiveness, and a gracious God.… (mais)
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Kris_Anderson | 4 outras críticas | Feb 21, 2024 |

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Membros
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