Heart Warming Christmas Read

Author Cindy Woodsmall has again penned a beautiful Amish Romance.  This time the setting is split between both Ohio and Pennsylvania Amish communities.  The Christmas Singing explores the consequences of heartache and the hope of restoration.  I was immediately captivated by the characters, especially Mattie Eash.  The character is so well developed I find myself believing "Mattie Cakes" is a real place from where I wish I could order my next cake.

My favorite quote from the book encapsulates the heart of her character: "Look at who I am.  I spend months planning and preparing cakes that are marred with the first slice and devoured in minutes...But having something that I've worked on taken apart doesn't make me give up.  It's the thrill of creating it and the joy it brings to others and the memories it gives that matter.  That's who I am."

As we approach the Christmas season, I think this is a great story to help you recenter your focus on things that truly matter:  Jesus Christ and interpersonal relationships.  Don't allow the frenzy of Christmas (shopping, baking, etc) distract you from taking the time to treasure the precious moments with your loved ones.  We never know how long any of us have.  Make every moment count. 



I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post. Any opinions expressed are my own.