What a quick and charming read! What first grabbed me overall was the setting. Humble sounds so picturesque! The imagery is so wonderful that it made me wish I could go visit myself. My admiration quickly turned to sorrow as I read the woes of Maddie Baum. Losing her twin, having to run away from home to protect her nephew (who just happens to be quite the handful himself) and settling in a new place would make a lesser woman crack, but Maddie is made of pretty strong stuff.

Abram is quick to notice the pretty newcomer to Humble and the pair quickly strike up a friendship, Abram going above and beyond to help the single mother. The deeper Maddie gets into the hardworking Amish community, the harder it becomes for her to keep living with this deception, but how can she explain her motivations?

It’s not hard to side with Maddie. Anyone in their right mind would’ve done the same, protecting their relatives at all cost. It’s also not hard to fall in love with Abram. The man truly has a heart of gold and seeing their friendship grow was delightful, but what really charmed the pants off me was how he took Josh under his wing, connecting to the little boy in ways that Maddie couldn’t.

The mystery surrounding Josh’s dad was an unspoken tension throughout, which provided the perfect amount of suspense, and the overall feel had such a refreshing vibe. I read this almost in one sitting and was sad to see it end. With an idyllic setting and swoony characters you will not be disappointed when you read Finding Her Amish Home.

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Finding her Amish Home by Pamela Desmond Wright, is the first book n the Humble Blessings series. This is an easy to read story that is well written. It was so easy to imagine what was happening and the surroundings. It was enjoyable to read of the differences between the Amish community Maddie grew up in and the one she moved to. One of several differences is she thought since her mother was shunned, she was also. I enjoyed how the author showed Maddie’s strength and Abram’s generosity. Maddie does what ever she has to for her nephew. Abram gave Maddie a job the first time he saw her and when her nephew was struggling, he offered him a job as well and spent time with him, keeping him busy and out of trouble. It was enjoyable to see the change in the young boy.

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Finding Her Amish Home by Pamela Desmond Wright is a heartwarming story. I thought Finding Her Amish Home was beautifully written with realistic, developed characters. I enjoyed getting to know Maddie Baum and Abram Mueller. We also get to meet Abram’s extended family plus Wanetta Graff, Maddie’s landlady. Abram is a kindhearted man with a beautiful soul. He is warm, understanding, patient, and generous. It was wonderful how he related to Josh, Maddie’s nephew/son and helped him. We learn about Abram’s past which actually helped to make him into the man he is today. The community of Humble, Wisconsin is a charming setting. There is a warm, welcoming Amish community. I liked how Englischers, and Amish come together on Saturday evenings in the park. This is a unique Amish book. It is not your traditional story. I enjoyed how the faith element was woven into the story. It is well-done without being preachy. Finding Her Amish Home has compassion, generosity, understanding, love, faith, patience, friendship, and family. All the elements work together to deliver an emotional, tender story. My favorite phrase from Finding Her Amish Home is, “The Lord warns that we will have tribulations. Not if, but when. And faith means knowing He will hold us close as we walk through the gloom and lead us back to the light.” I look forward to more stories set in Humble, Wisconsin. Finding Her Amish Home is a warmhearted tale with a belligerent boy, a caring community, sociable skating, kinship in the park, welcome work, a terrifying trouble, and a generous God. ( )