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Monday, March 23, 2015

Giveaway and Guest Review of Suzanne Woods Fishers' Anna's Crossing

Anna's Crossing by Suzanne Woods Fisher (Revell, 2015)

Review of  Suzanne Woods Fishers' novel, Anna's Crossing (Revell, 2015)
By Grace Yost 

 I give this 5 stars! *****

     In Ixheim, Germany in the year 1737,  Anna Konig is realizing that she can no longer put off preparing for her imminent departure to America, namely Port Philadelphia. As she walks among her roses, she thinks of all she will leave behind, her grandparents,  her beloved woollies and the glorious rolling green countryside. So begins author Suzanne Woods Fisher's Historical Fiction Novel of how the  Amish Community begins their treacherous journey to the new world where the hope is to buy land, and above all, worship freely.This journey will take Anna from all that she knows.

    The Charming Nancy is the vessel which will bring this German Community to the new land. Once on board, not only are the passengers faced with scrutiny from the crew, but faced also with harsh and dismal living quarters and  moral dilemmas. This novel  contains a cornucopia of characters, each with their own struggles and temperaments. Faith, self discovery, a budding romance, and  mysteries from the past all combine to help shape the future of the passengers bound for the new world. We are blessed to live in a nation where we can freely worship without fear of reprisal. This wasn't always true, as you will see by reading Anna's Crossing.
  I highly recommend this novel. Even if this is a different genre than what you usually read, you will not be disappointed! By the end of this story you will share in the trials, you will delight in the triumphs and will join in the celebration as the Charming Nancy and its colorful passengers reach the end of their journey.
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Thank you, Gracie for sharing your guest review with us today!!!

CFP: Carrie is giving away a copy of Anna's Crossing to one of our commenters. This novel precedes Carrie Fancett Pagels' upcoming release Saving the Marquise's Granddaughter by a decade and does a great job of explaining what was involved with making an ocean crossing in the mid 1700's.  

79 comments:

  1. Mrs TinaMarch 23, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Enjoyed your review Grace. I would love to win a copy of this book.
    Blessings,Tina

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    2. MammaGMarch 23, 2015 at 1:54 PM

      Thank you so much, Tina! This was a wonderful book! I know that you will enjoy reading it! Blessings!

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    3. UnknownMarch 23, 2015 at 10:51 PM

      I wiuld love to win a copy. I really enjoy reading about the Amish

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    4. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 12:41 PM

      Hi Dara, You will definitely like reading this wonderful book! It talks about why they moved the church to the New World.Blessings!

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  2. Carrie Fancett PagelsMarch 23, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Great review, Grace! Thanks for being our guest on CQ today!

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    1. MammaGMarch 23, 2015 at 1:56 PM

      Thank you Carrie for the opportunity! I truly enjoyed reading this wonderful book! Blessings!

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  3. Lisa GarrityMarch 23, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks for the review; this sounds really good. I love stories about coming to America!

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    1. MammaGMarch 23, 2015 at 2:07 PM

      HI Lisa! You will definitely enjoy this book. You will join in the trials which they face and celebrate their triumphs! Blessings!

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  4. Shannon McNearMarch 23, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Welcome, Grace! This sounds like a wonderful story ... thanks for sharing the review with us! :)

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    1. MammaGMarch 23, 2015 at 2:10 PM

      Thank you, Shannon! Whats your favorite Genre to read?

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    2. Shannon McNearMarch 24, 2015 at 4:52 PM

      I'm one of those who can't seem to pick a favorite ... I love fantasy and historical but I have favorites in other genres as well.

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  5. Pegg ThomasMarch 23, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    I've read this book and it's a great story, plus the historical content is wonderful. Don't add me to the drawing, I already have my copy. :)

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    1. MammaGMarch 23, 2015 at 2:11 PM

      Hi Pegg! If you had to pick a favorite character in this book, who would it be?

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    2. Suzanne Woods FisherMarch 24, 2015 at 1:09 PM

      Sending you a big cyber hug, Pegg! XO Suzanne

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  6. Pegg ThomasMarch 23, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Felix - the little scamp!

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 12:44 PM

      He sure is! He seemed to always disobey orders.But it was wonderful "seeing" things through his eyes!

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  7. Lorraine AMarch 23, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    Would love to win a copy of this book....thank you for the opportunity!

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 12:48 PM

      Hi Lorraine! I think you will really enjoy reading this! It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole story. Blessings!

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  8. BettiMarch 23, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    Thanks for the great review. I would love to win this book!
    bettimace at gmail dot com

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 12:51 PM

      HI Betti! Thank you so much for your comment! Blessings!

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  9. Barbara P.March 23, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Thanks for the review. Would like to win a copy of this book.

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 12:54 PM

      Hi Barbara, Did my review help you in deciding that you wanted to read this wonderful book? I know that I really enjoyed reading his story and writing a review for it.Blessings!

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  10. Mary TaylorMarch 23, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Sounds like a perfectly good book to read. Would be a great one to win also.

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 12:56 PM

      Hello Mary,Thank you so much for your comments! Blessings!

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  11. ReadingMama922March 23, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    What a wonderful review, and I can hardly wait to read it! Thank you for the chance to win!

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:02 PM

      Hi! I truly believe that all who read this will understand more about why this group of believers left their homes And how they traveled across the vast ocean to the New World.The freedom of worshiping freely...so powerful a motivator. Blessings Debbie!

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  12. Bonnie RoofMarch 23, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    Beautiful review, thanks - Grace!!

    Sounds like wonderful story with lots of adventure, emotion, faith and romance - would love to read "Anna's Crossing"!!

    Shared post!!

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:03 PM

      Hi Bonnie, You will definitely find all of the above in this story! I truly hope that everyone enjoys reading it as much as I did. Blessings!

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  13. GMCTMarch 23, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    This book sounds so interesting. I'd love to read Anna's Crossing.

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:06 PM

      Hello, You will not be disappointed. Would love to hear what you thought about this book after you have a chance to read it. Blessings!

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  14. KayMMarch 23, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    I enjoyed your excellent review. I think I would also enjoy this book. I can't imagine the dreadful experience of leaving home and living on the ship. That much would be enough to stop me, I think. Maybe not. I'm looking forward to reading Anna's Crossing.
    may_dayzee(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:17 PM

      Hi Kay! Thank you for your comments! I tried to picture myself aboard the Charming Nancy, especially with the conditions being what they were.They went through so much,but, they held tight to their faith and persevere! Blessings!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 23, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    I would love to win this book. I would love to win it for my sis who doesn't have a computer so she can't enter this contest. Thanks.

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:19 PM

      Hi Deb, I think that it is wonderful that you are trying to win this for your sister! Very thoughtful! Blessings!

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  16. Samantha BMarch 23, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    It sure sounds like a great book :) Thanks for the giveaway!

    samanthabis23 at gmail dot com

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:25 PM

      Hi Nancy, It sure was a wonderful book! Thank you for your comment. Blessings!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 23, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    I'm sure I'd love this book!! nancy6 at graffiti dot net

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:26 PM

      Hi!. I believe that you will really like this book! Its a wonderful story! Blessings!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 23, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Would love to win this book, but I'm going to read it either way!!

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:29 PM

      HI Sharon, Is this a genre that you usually read, or, is it something different? Would love to hear what you thought about the book after you read it.Blessings!

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  19. Mary LouMarch 23, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Once again, I am trying to post on this site. I don't know why it won't post my comment. Anyways, I would so love to win this wonderful sounding novel and also because it is a prequel to Carrie's new book. Thanks for this contest. Mary Lou K
    flowersmarylou85@gmail.com

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:36 PM

      HI Mary Lou, I'm sorry that you are having problems posting on here. I will let Carrie know.Blessings!

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  20. JayKayMarch 23, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Thanks for having the contest. The book sounds great!! Hope to win the book!!

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:38 PM

      You are very welcome! Glad you liked my review! Blessings!

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  21. Sally RoehrMarch 23, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    like the review and I would like to read this book.

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:41 PM

      Hi Sally! Thank you for your comment! Blessings!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 23, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    Sounds like a great book!Shelia Hall sheliarha64@yahoo.com

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:42 PM

      Hi Shelia, I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. Blessings!

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  23. Trixi March 23, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Been wanting to read this book for a while now, it sounds so interesting! Great author too, thank you for the chance to own a copy & the wonderful review!

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:45 PM

      Hi Trixi! Thank you for your comments.Once you start reading this, it will be hard to put it down! Blessings!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 24, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    I am still wanting this book. I love Suzanne's books and know this will be a good one.
    Thanks Gracie for your great review. Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:49 PM

      Thank you, Maxie!You will enjoy this story. I also know that I would love to read about these same characters once they have been in the New World for awhile. Maybe Suzanne will write a sequel. I know that I would read it! Blessings!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 24, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    Thank you for the review. Look forward to reading the book.

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:50 PM

      Hello, Thank you for your comment. I know that this story was a blessing!

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  26. susanluluMarch 24, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    I've loved every book I've read by this author. Excited about this one!
    Susan in NC
    susanlulu@yahoo.com

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:55 PM

      HI Susan! This book will not dissapoint! Blessings!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 24, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Grace Yost , your review really drew me into the setting of the story! I would love to win a copy :)

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:56 PM

      Hi! Thank you for your wonderful comments! Blessings!!

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  28. susan greenoeMarch 24, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    I loved this book, I like doing family history and my husband family was from Pa. I could see them comming over on a ship like that to. Would love to win this book

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 2:04 PM

      HI Susan! I like family history as well :) It is wonderful to be able to follow the journey that our families took. I know on my fathers side that the family immigrated from Germany.It had to be hard, leaving those who stayed behind, not knowing if they would ever see each other again. Thank you for your comments. Blessings!

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  29. Donna HarmonMarch 24, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Loved the review and really want to read this book. Quilting is my second passion so I am excited that I found a new blog by wanting to read your review. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Anna's Crossing. donnaeharmon(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 2:07 PM

      Thank you, Donna! Hope to "see" you more on Carries wonderful blog site. Isn't it wonderful how God works! Blessings!

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  30. Carol N WongMarch 24, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    I would love to read Anna's Crossing. Experiences don't seem real to us unless we read stories of what the people has to go through. I know that one of my ancestors gave birth to a boy and he did not survive the crossing. Would really like to know what the Amish faced as challenges and how they endured them.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 2:17 PM

      Hello Donna! Thank you for your comments. This story really showed me what our ancestors gave up and what they went through. I know that I would like to find out more about this group of individuals and what their lives were like once they made it ashore. Thank you for sharing some of your family history with us. Blessings!

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  31. Deanna StevensMarch 24, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    How interesting, what a journey that must have been.. I'd love to read Anna's Crossing.
    dkstevensneAToutlookD OtCoM

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 2:23 PM

      Hi Deanna! Yes, their journey was definitely filled with its share of sorrows, but,also with tremendous faith and triumphs! Blessings!

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  32. Suzanne Woods FisherMarch 24, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Loved these comments--thank you for your kind and encouraging words...and interest in "Anna's Crossing!" Warmly, Suzanne

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 2:26 PM

      Thank you, Suzanne. Would love to read a continuation or sequel to this wonderful book of yours! Absolutely loved Anna's Crossing! Blessings!

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  33. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    HI Kate! Did my review help you in deciding that you wanted to read this wonderful book? Blessings!

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  34. AnonymousMarch 24, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Hope to win this book so I can read it ASAP. Karen Clinton

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    1. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 2:26 PM

      Hello Karen, you will definitely enjoy this book. Blessings!

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  35. MammaGMarch 24, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Thank you for your comment Sharon. Blessings!

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  36. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    I love, love historical fiction. I am a homeschooling mom and love reading about and teaching history. After reading the above review, I would love to win this book!! (ray.robinm at gmail dot com) (I thought I left this comment yesterday, but don't see it...)

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  37. Karen LangeMarch 24, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Thanks so much for the review. Historicals are my favorite, and I look forward to reading this book! Thanks too, for offering the giveaway. Have a great week!
    klange61AThotmailDOTcom

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  38. DeniseMarch 24, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    Awesome review! Can't wait to read this. I hope I win-thanks for the opportunity!

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  39. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    Hearing great things about this author. Can't wait to read it!

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  40. SonjaMarch 26, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    THis is a fantastic opportunity to learn about a very challenging time in history. She is also a wonderful author! what could be better? sonja dot nishimoto at gmail dot com

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  41. Bobbe'March 28, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    What a wonderful way to bring history into our lives. I'm just finishing reading "The Diary of Anne Frank". How truly blessed I feel to be living the life I live today. We must never forget how their lives have brought such love, strength and understanding to ours today.

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