Hopeless Love!
When Mary was a small child, a car hit their Amish buggy taking the life of her dad, and left Mary handicapped. Even though she has had many surgeries, she is in constant pain, and is only mobile with crutches.
Despite her limitations, Mary supports herself with multiple sources of income. She tries to do everything, and does not want anyone to help her. Mary has developed a prickly personality to protect herself from hurt.
The new doctor, Reuben is very kind and caring. He was raised Amish, but never joined the church. He wants Mary to try a new surgery that might relieve some of the pain, and help her get around easier.
Mary is irritated with Reuben about this, but reluctantly agrees to think and pray about it. Reuben sees through the walls around Mary, and sees the wonderful woman she keeps hidden. Reuben is unlike any man Mary has ever known.
However, a relationship has no way of working for them. Mary would be shunned if she married a non-Amish man. Reuben would have to give up his medical practice if he became Amish.
Additionally, gossip is running wild about Mary and Reuben that falsely accuses them of being in compromising situations, and behaving improperly. One woman in particular delights in spreading talk about them.
This is a clean story that seems to have no hope for the star-crossed couple. They are trying to have faith that the Lord will make a way when there seems to be no way(Isaiah 43:18-19), but do not know how that is possible.
Fans of Amish tales, and sweet stories will enjoy this five-star book.
Thank you, Barbour Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Mary’s Calico Hope,” by Anne Blackburne for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.
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