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Beyond Hope’s Valley

May 16, 2012 by Trish

Beyond Hope’s Valley is the third book in the Big Sky series by Tricia Goyer, which tells the story of a young Amish woman, Marianna Sommer.

In the first book, Beside Still Waters (reviewed by Lauren here at 5MFB), Marianna’s family moves from Indiana to Montana, where they encounter a community in which the Amish mix more freely with the Englisch (non-Amish). This book sets the stage for what she is learning in her relationship with God and introduces the two very different men she is attracted to. The second book, Along Wooded Paths, reveals more about both of the men who are interested in Marianna, as well as showing the whole family move towards healing from past hurts.

As Beyond Hope’s Valley opens, we see Marianna growing even more confident in her newfound closeness with God. But her faith is tested when she moves back to Indiana to pursue a future with her chosen love. She must deal with how the recent changes in her spiritual life will be received by the community she used to be such an integral part of, as well as see how the relationship with her intended will weather their differences. In the meantime, her Englisch suitor is figuring out what, and whom, he really wants in his life and what he is willing to do to realize his dreams.

While Beyond Hope’s Valley is my favorite of the three books, I would recommend reading them all to get the full scope and impact of the story. This series is a great read for anyone who enjoys Amish fiction, especially with the fascinating juxtaposition of the Indiana and Montana settings.

The discussion of opening oneself up to a personal relationship with God is also handled in a respectful but honest way, as well. And on a personal note, Marianna’s reflections in this book on the need for surrender to the Lord, regardless of the traditions of the community, spoke to me directly in the midst of my own situation at the moment. There is such a difficult balance at times between going along with the popular opinion of other believers and following the voice of the Lord.

We have one copy to share with one of our readers. Just leave a comment below to be entered to win (US/Canada only). We’ll announce the winner in our giveaway column on May 30th. This giveaway is closed.

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Filed Under: Christian, Fiction, Trish

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Comments

  1. Amy says

    May 16, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I’ve read the first two in this series and have enjoyed the story!

  2. Lori D. says

    May 16, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    I have read a few of her books and liked them all.

    • Trish says

      May 29, 2012 at 1:16 pm

      Hi Lori,
      You are the winner of this book! Please reply to this comment with your address so we can have it sent out.
      Congratulations,
      Trish

  3. kristen marie says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    I have heard about these books, and wouldlove the opportunity to win one! 🙂 LOVE the site btw! 😉

  4. Cindi says

    May 16, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    I adore anything written by Trisha
    Goyer and this series is a favorite
    of mine!
    Many thanks, Cindi

  5. Cariol Wong says

    May 16, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    I haven’t read of this series but would love to.
    I know that Trish Goyer is a wonderful writer.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  6. Brittanie says

    May 16, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Enter me please. I loved the first two books in the series.
    treewaterduchess at yahoo dot com

  7. Hailey L. says

    May 16, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    I would love to win!!

  8. karenk says

    May 17, 2012 at 6:50 am

    would love to read tricia’s latest novel…thanks for the chance 🙂

  9. Van says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    I’d give this one to my girlfriend to read.

  10. Margaret says

    May 17, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I have read one of her books and it was very good. Would love to read this one!

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

  11. Maddy says

    May 17, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    Don’t enter me into the giveaway – but I still wanted to comment–how could I not when ‘Englisch’ is in there. Sounds like a great trilogy but for the summer I’m into whodunnits. [it feels like summer already]

  12. Beth C says

    May 18, 2012 at 8:32 am

    The first two books were awesome. I’m really looking forward to this one!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  13. Garrett says

    May 18, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    My girlfriend likes this author allot.

  14. Jeff says

    May 21, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Great line of books.

  15. Chuck says

    May 21, 2012 at 11:43 am

    My wife has read everyone of her books.

  16. June says

    May 24, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Another great book.

  17. Angela E. says

    May 27, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    This one really sounds great.

  18. Don says

    May 29, 2012 at 9:52 am

    My wife would enjoy reading this book.

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