On the Winds of Change (Amish Historical Novel, #1) by Misty Griffin

On the Winds of Change (Amish Historical Novel, #1) Reviews

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  Audrey

  It was nearly impossible to put this book down. Hannah is a young bride in an old-order Amish church in the 1800's. It was around the time when the ministers and bishops first made the list of rules the members were forced to abide by. Occasionally she questioned the rules but knew she had to obey them or face the shunning. During this time a group of Amish from Europe wanted to immigrate to America and asked if several Amish families would join them in Kansas to start a new community. Benjamin and Hannah are part of the group of settlers that move to the prairies. They face many challenges and disaster strikes. This is a fascinating book based on a true account. After reading it I was extremely thankful that I was not born Amish or living on the wild prairies during the times of the pioneers.
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  Gail

  I learned so much about the beginning of the Amish church especially of the most strict older order. I loved and enjoyed this book especially the story of the families establishing themselves in unsettled prairie lands of the mid-west.
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  Lori

  I absolutely loved it! I couldn't put it down! I thank the author as she gave us insight to how the Amish lived back then. It also shows how how the Ordnung was written up and changed throughout the decades.
  I loved how Misty put the definition of the inventions that have transpired through the years and how the Amish considered some of them evil.
  I thought Hannah was a brave young woman to go through what she has.
  I would've loved to live back then! To be a pioneer would have been an adventure to me!
  5 stars for Misty Griffin. I am currently reading the 2nd book as well. I hope there is a third one on the way!
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  Dotty

  I received this book for free from the author for a honest review. I'm thankful for Misty giving us an honest look at the Amish. She's told us the differences and why they believe what they do/dress like they do. This is a story of hard times and new homelands. Sticking to your beliefs.
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  Lisa

  Spellbinding
  
  Wonderful story aligned with historical facts as a group of Amish move westward and another group from Europe come together to settle in the state of Kansas. Interesting and insightful into the hearts of these Amish characters.
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  Bonnie

  Pleasant story
  
  I enjoyed this story. It could use an editor to help catch some errors but they didn't prevent me from enjoying the story. This story us an easy read, light on details.
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  Rose

  Loved this fascinating look into the rules of the Amish and the structure of the religion. Yet the deep friendships and bonds they have for one another. The main character Hannah is easy to connect with. Highly recommend
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  Toni

  Loved it
  
  This book gives facts and bases a story with it. I think it's a must read. The story show two sides of an up rising through pain, successful events.
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  Susan

  Overall... very good
  
  The only issue that I had was that it should have been proofed better, other than that, a very good read
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  Lynda

  First book in the series is a true winner
  
  I've never read a book by this author before. But when I got to the end I immediately purchased book 2. This series is not only gripping for its story but also provides insight into the Amish that I've never found in other Amish stories . I love the Amish genre read many books. I admit to being tough on riders that do not do their homework as far as knowing the culture at the various Amish groups . With Miss Griffin's book One does not have to be concerned because she was Amish and it shows that she misses her family and browns from that period of her life . But it also shows what the negative side of being Amish is likE.
  
  What is truly remarkable is the Indian aspect in this book. It is something I never considered and once introduced , understanding that the Amish seek for no one to stand out, you can imagine how an Indian or half Indian child would be treated.
  
  The writer inserts historical facts and much insight into the Amish life that makes this book a true standout not only as a novel but as a learning tool for discovering more about the Amish . After I finish this book the very first thing I did was to purchase the second book .
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  margerypohl

  Interesting
  
  Keep my attention. It was very educational about the Amish religion. I . don't agree with some of there believes
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  Ann

  Very informative about the start and on ward of the Amish people and how they live and what their rules to follow are called Ordnungs. Story of a young woman who just gets married and lots of families in their area decide to move to Kansas supposedly to have lots of free land and such. This story is also about Native Americans and how the government took their land and killed lots of them and they were rightly angry at the white men that did this to them. Hannah the girl and a few others got captured by the Indians that raided their homes. Later on one of the native womens brother had raped her. They ended up getting freed because of her. Later she had twins babies but were they her husbands or the warriors? Lots of Amish information in this book.
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  Sandy

  On the Winds of Change
  
  Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres and this author has included the history of the time and place where her characters live to give us a clearer understanding of what their world was truly like. Heartbreaking at times but also leaves the reader with the warm fuzzy feeling we all want from our storylines. I enjoyed this book very much but it ended much too soon.
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  June Wilburg

  Very informative i enjoyed Reading and being educated about the amish societies. They folled the ordung which was a set of rules put together by the leaders which they followed strictly.
  
  Its a good book and very informative. It helped me to understand the Amish culture and beliefs as it relates to their way of life.
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  Susan Emashowski

  What a great book. I liked the history information at the start of each chapter. Just small entries to help you understand what is happening in that time frame. The Amish have always interested me and this book brought to light some interesting facts about them and how their lives are different from ours.
  I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
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  Colin

  On the Winds of Change
  
  Supposed to be about interaction between Amish and the remnants of a tribe of native Americans trying to return to their tribal grounds. Most of it sings the praises of the Amish very long and boring Typos and grammar didn't help.
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  Elle Meyer

  Fascinating story but the numerous typos and errors were very distracting. Needs a good edit.
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  Ashley

  Good historical story, but the Kindle edition is chock-full of errors/mistypes and doesn't seem to have been edited very well.