Book description from Amazon.com:
“A Brand-New Series from New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter.
What happens when making an elderly Amish couple very happy means going along with a lie that gets bigger by the day?
Michelle Taylor is not who her new family in Lancaster County believes her to be. The Lapps were looking for their long-lost granddaughter when they met Michelle and she assumed the identity of Sara Murray. Once homeless and hopeless, Michelle has come to love her new Amish friends and even considers the idea of romance among them.
Finding an old blue jar in the barn that is filled with slips of paper containing thoughts, quotes, and prayers by an unknown author becomes a boost to Michelle’s budding faith— but also convicting. How can she tell the truth without hurting the ones she has truly come to love?”
My Review:
In “The Hope Jar”, Wanda Brunstetter has written a beautiful story of how a generation of deceit and despair can be turned to hope and a bright future when encountered by love and faith. The characters of Michelle and Sara are compelling. They both desperately need a family. Michelle goes about this in a deceitful way, and Sara’s fears hold her back from her true heritage. However, the heroes of this story are Willis and Mary Ruth. Their examples of true love and grace light the path of forgiveness and redemption for not just Sara and Michelle, but others who have found themselves struggling in their faith. The “hope jar” holds quotes that are encouraging and challenging for those of us readers who might be struggling, too.
Wanda Brunstetter’s many fans will not be disappointed by this sweet story. As always, this story is filled with wonderful characters and a compelling plot.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. This is my honest opinion about this book.