Promise to Cherish (Promise of Sunrise, Book 3)
Howard Books
(October 7, 2014)
Reviewed by Noela Nancarrow
5 Stars *****
As a conscientious objector to the war, Eli Brenneman has
been sent instead to work at an appalling and understaffed hospital for the
insane. He is determined to make a difference and to arrive back to his Amish
community with far more integrity and maturity than when he left. It is at the hospital that Eli
befriends Nurse Christine Freeman, a beautiful albeit non-Amish girl, and soon
finds his affection burgeoning although the outlook is grey. Christine’s feelings
are directed elsewhere but when she’s assaulted and feels abandoned and unsure,
he throws caution to the wind and invites her to stay with his family as his war
service finishes.
Eli becomes hopelessly ensnared between his Amish community
and the Englisher girl he’s fallen in love with. How can his family see that he’s
any different when they look no further than the outsider he’s brought home? Or
when they listen to rumors
spread by an Amish girl besotted with Eli, giving credence to his previous
character as one reckless with his affections? But then how can he give his all
to Christine when she insists she can’t become Amish? When Christine’s former
love interest arrives to take her back home, will this man be her saving grace
or a nightmare come to re-visit?
‘Promise to Cherish’ delivers realistic insights into asylums
of the war era, the controversies of civil public service in lieu of fighting,
and an authentic depiction of the Amish. Poignantly conveyed was the tragic and
traumatic experience Christine endured, but overall this gentle love story was about
hope and healing, and features in my opinion, a true hero. ‘Promise to Cherish’ promises a rewarding
read!
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A beautiful review on a beautiful, yet somewhat different, story line than the average Amish story - Noela!! Thank you!! I love learning about the asylums, the controversies re: WW2 obligations, the drama and healing involved. My father was one of those who didn't fight in WW2 - he was a farmer.
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Thank you Bonnie! We have that in common... My dad wasn't one who fought in the war either, as he was also a farmer and lived and worked on his family's farm. Promise to Cherish was a fascinating book and gives great insights into those subjects you mentioned, plus a whole lot more!
DeleteI hope you enjoy reading it sometime! this book is off the beaten path for sure in the Amish Genre...and it comes from my own family history!
DeleteWhat a perfectly beautiful review, NOELA. Promise to Cherish was a poignant journey for this young heroine, as it was for everyone during this awful war that threatened to consume the world. My dad fought in it and was never the same. I really enjoy Elizabeth's writing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana, and yes, that war did extend far and wide, even affecting Australia's shores. Our mainland came under direct attack for the first time with Japanese aircraft bombing towns in north-west Australia and their submarines attacking Sydney Harbour. Darwin was also bombed. And we'd also sent off a million men & women to serve in WW11... Which was quite a lot for the population at that time!
DeleteElizabeth's wonderful story of course didn't feature a great deal on the war, but there were many ripple effects from it..
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DeleteWhat a wonderful review! I heard this book was excellent but never had the chance to read it yet!
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz and I sure hope you get to read this excellent book soon!! God bless!
DeleteI hope you get your chance!!! Best of luck with the giveaway!
DeleteWhat an interesting sounding story, thank you for the chance to win a copy of the book.
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It certainly grabbed my attention Wendy and wasn't easy to put down when reading either!! ;) Blessings!
DeleteGood luck!!! And I hope you get the chance to read it & that you love it!
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ReplyDeleteElizabeth Byler Younts would be thrilled I'm sure to have you read her book!! Thanks Rhonda and God bless!
DeleteI hope you get the opportunity!!! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis is a new to me author. I like the way this book sounds different from what I've read in the past.
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Cindi, I don't read many Amish books but what I've heard, this one is very different from your typical Amish book. I can confidently say however, that this story drew me in from the beginning and held me captive throughout! :) All the best with your entry!!
DeleteI hope you get the chance to read it!!! It is different from many Amish books and it comes from my own family history!
DeleteSuch a lovely review, Noela! I love reading WWII era stories and this one sounds beautiful! Thank you so much for the chance to win a copy of Promise to Cherish!
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Thanks Britney! I'm sure you'll love this story Britney and you are more than welcome for the chance to win, all the best and God bless!
DeleteI loved your review. You had my attention from the first sentence. I wish I had your way with words. fishingjan[at]aol[dot]com
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DeleteBless you Jan, and thanks for your encouraging words... which I thought were great btw! ;) All the very best in this giveaway, you will love this book!!
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ReplyDeleteIt is, and I hope you get to read it Becky!! :) God bless you!
DeleteSounds great!I am looking forward to reading this book.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Jackie, and I hope you get to read it soon too!! :) Blessings!
DeleteI really like the premise of this book. I will be adding it to my TBR list. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThat's great Loraine! All the best in the giveaway and God bless!!
DeleteLove you reviews Noela. I have been wanting this book since I first time I saw it. And, like that it comes truly from Elizabeth's family. I had family and family friends in WW ll. Only lost two friends tho. As to the others if they had problems I never heard of them. They just picked up the pieces of life and went on. I'm sure they had thoughts about it. Who wouldn't? My brother that served got to visit the memorial wall for the first time this year and will be 90 in June. A group from Houston sponsored this trip. Traveled by plane and all had a chaparone. I would love to win. Maxie
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Thank you dear Maxie! And thank you for sharing the story of your family and friends involvement in the war. That is so special that your (almost) 90 yr old brother was able to visit the Memorial wall for the first time!
DeleteMaxie, I found that fascinating also that this story comes from Elizabeth's own family history. I'd love to hear more about that. All the best lovely lady and God bless!!
This does sound like a very deep book and unlike your typical Amish book, which I don't really read. It does interest me because it is set during WWII. I had uncles who fought in that war, my parents were adolescents. It always interests me reading about that time period. And this is a new perspective. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNancy, to someone like myself who doesn't normally read Amish either, it really is very different from the few I have read and is a very compelling read. You're exactly right in saying that this is a new perspective! Don't you just love how different books give us that?! Thanks and many blessings to you!
DeleteA wonderful review thank you. Very helpful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary, I'm so glad it was helpful! God bless!!
DeleteThis sounds like a page turner! Thanks you for bringing this book to our attention, great review!
ReplyDeleteIt's a page-turner for sure, Bonnie! Thank you for coming by to read about it, and also for your sweet and encouraging words! God bless you!!
DeleteSounds wonderful. Looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for a great give away.
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You're welcome Juanita, and thanks! We hope you get to read it soon!! Many blessings!
DeleteAnother wonderful review NOELA! I have this on my kindle can't wait to read it! :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Teresa!! I know you have a full plate atm, but I hope you get to read it sometime soon. Hugs and blessings Sissy! :)
DeleteThis sounds like something I'd enjoy reading...
ReplyDeleteI think you would too, Deanna! Let's see if your name comes up! :)
DeleteGreat review Noela. Thank you for bringing Elizabeth's new title to Overcoming With God! Sounds as though it has plenty of plot twists and will be a great book to read! Hi, Elizabeth! Are you coming to ACFW in Dallas--my stomping grounds--this year? Hope to see you there! Blessings to all from Texas!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to come to Texas myself, Caryl!! Blessings to you, Elizabeth, and everyone from Australia also. And thanks for your comment Caryl, it is a great book to read indeed!
DeleteI was "drawn in" to this review because it is so different from the traditional Amish Christian fiction books I've read. I'd love to read this book!
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I hope you get that chance soon Susan!! :) Thanks for coming by and God bless!!
DeleteI hope I am not too late to enter. I love amish books. Patty wright. Patty.wright1958@gmail.com
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