The timepiece by beverly lewis series#

The Betrayal: Inspirational Readers Choice - first place for Long Historical in 2004.The Prodigal: Crossings Book of the Year in 2004.The Preacher's Daughter: won the Library Journal's Best Genre Fiction in 2005.The Brethren: won the Christy Award in 2007 for Contemporary Series.ECPA 2011's BestSeller ListsBest of 2011. Rated 8 among the Top 10 Christian Authors for 2009 by the ECPA.

The timepiece by beverly lewis series#

2.5 The Courtship of Nellie Fisher series.2.2 The Amish Country Crossroads Series.2.1 The Heritage of Lancaster County series.Lewis is married to David Lewis, and they have three grown children and three grandchildren. She is also a member of the National League of American Pen Women. She went to Evangel University, and received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2003. She was raised and continues to be part of the Assemblies of God community. Her maternal grandmother, Ada Ranck Buchwalter, was born into an Old Order Mennonite Church, which interested Lewis in her own 'plain heritage.' Her father was a pastor in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch community), where she was born and grew up. Much of her writing focuses on the Old Order Amish.

She started playing the piano at age four, and began writing short stories and poetry when she was nine years old. Lewis is a former schoolteacher and musician. to you and to your family.Beverly Lewis at a book signing at Eckhart Public Library, Auburn, Indiana, on April 12, 2018.īeverly Marie Lewis (née Jones) is a Christian fiction novelist and adult and children's author of over 100 books. Near the end of the book, Adeline says, “I have no doubt in my mind that God brought me here. Did you expect the new preacher to allow Sylvia to travel and be in Adeline’s wedding party? What are some good reasons both for preventing it or allowing it?ġ2. Earnest says, “It’s not always a bad thing when one’s foundation is shaken.” Have you seen this to be true in your own life? If so, how?ġ1.

Why do you think they affected her in that way?ġ0. Because of the Millers, Adeline was motivated both to read her mother’s journal and to read the Bible. Did you have doubts about whether Sylvia should marry Titus? If so, at what point did you start to wonder?ĩ. Earnest tells Adeline that he doesn’t mind living without all of the comforts of an Englisher because, “When all’s said and done, it’s people, not things, that bring the most joy.” Have you found that to be true in your life?Ĩ. If you were in Sylvia’s place, do you think you would have shared her hesitation about introducing Adeline to others, especially Titus’s family? Do you think she handled the situation well?ħ. As Sylvia and Adeline compared wedding traditions in their respective cultures, what did you appreciate about each way of celebrating?Ħ. Is there a gift you or your family has received that holds special meaning for you?ĥ. The Double Wedding Ring quilt brought back memories for Adeline, just as the pocket watch did for Earnest. What do you think motivated Rhoda? How do you think she has grown since The Tinderbox?Ĥ. In inviting Adeline to stay at the very beginning, Rhoda showed great kindness to the daughter no one knew about. As the Millers explained details of Amish life and customs to Adeline, did you learn anything new about this often-misunderstood people group? Which piece of information was most interesting to you?ģ. The best apples fall latest and keep longest.” What do you think the writer meant by this? How do you see that theme play out in the novel?Ģ. The Timepiece opens with a quote from Amos Bronson Alcott, “Time ripens the substance of life as the seasons mellow and perfect its fruits. The Timepiece Reading Group Guide Readers' Discussion Questionsġ.