Kelly Irvin’s newest novel With All Her Heart
– is the third book in the Amish Calling series. I enjoy Kelly’s Amish themed books and looked
forward reading this story.
With All Her
Heart is a little
different from most of the author’s other novels. In the introduction the author mentions that Amish
communities may have a higher rate of disabilities or diseases because of marriage
within their community and the limited gene pool. She also mentioned the love and acceptance
the Amish have for their children, family, friends, and members of their
community.
The main character
in this book is Bonnie Yoder who has a disability called spinal muscular
atrophy. Bonnie is co-owner of a shop
with two of her friends who are also disabled.
Bonnie is smart, beautiful, hardworking, and wants to be independent as
possible. Bonnie would love to be married
and have children. But she is resolved
to remain single and not be a burden on others because of her declining
health.
Thankfully, Bonnie
has the love and support from her mother, Jocelyn Yoder. Jocelyn husband Marlin died two years ago, but
he is still a part of her life.
But God is at work
and may bring the unexpected into their lives.
Like Elijah Miller a quiet and shy man that Bonnie had gone to school
with. Or Jocelyn’s brother Uriah
bringing his friend Theo over to see what things need work, repairs, or maintenance
on Jocelyn’s property.
I enjoyed reading
this book and the characters were very likable.
I especially enjoyed Jocelyn, she was loving, caring, supportive and honest
in dealing with her grief. Theo was a
refreshing character, honest and open. I
also liked Elijah. Though he was shy, he
learned to work through that which is hard, and to fight for what he
wanted.
It was eye opening
to think of how challenging it would be to have a disability and live life
without the modern-day conveniences that can make everyday tasks a little
easier.
I enjoyed reading With
All Her Heart by Kelly Irvin and recommend it. If you enjoy Amish themed novels, or a little
romance, or Kelly Irvin’s novels be sure to get her newest book which will be
released on January 28, 2025.
I would like to
thank Zondervan Fiction and NetGalley for the opportunity to read
a complimentary copy of With All Her Heart by Kelly Irvin. I was under no obligation to give a favorable
review.
