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- Trudy Yoder shares a passion for birding with Micah Weaver--and she has an even greater passion for Micah.
- About the Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than 30 books, including The Moonlight School, Anything but Plain, The Sweet Life, and The Secret to Happiness, as well as the Three Sisters Island, Nantucket Legacy, Amish Beginnings, The Bishop's Family, The Deacon's Family, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series.
- 320 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Amish & Mennonite
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Trudy Yoder shares a passion for birding with Micah Weaver--and she has an even greater passion for Micah. Romantic hopes fizzle when Micah volunteers to scout a church relocation. Trudy doesn't know that Micah is searching for her estranged sister who once broke his heart. And Micah doesn't realize that what you're looking for isn't always what you find.Book Synopsis
Trudy Yoder shares a passion for birding with Micah Weaver--and she has an even greater passion for Micah. Their friendship is finally turning romantic when Micah abruptly grows cold. Worse still, he wants to leave Stoney Ridge.Micah Weaver thought he was over Trudy's older sister. A year and a half ago, Shelley had broken his heart when she ran away from Stoney Ridge to pursue a singing career in Nashville. Then, out of the blue, she's started to leave distressing phone messages for him.
When the bishop asks for volunteers to scout out a possible church relocation in Tennessee, Micah is the first to raise his hand. Despite scant details, he's confident he can find Shelley. After all, his reputation as a field guide is based on finding birds that don't want to be found.
What Micah doesn't know is that what you're looking for isn't always what you find.
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What you're looking for isn't always what you find.Trudy Yoder shares a passion for birding with Micah Weaver--and she has an even greater passion for Micah. Their friendship is finally turning romantic when Micah abruptly grows cold. Worse still, he wants to leave Stoney Ridge.
Micah thought he was over Trudy's older sister, Shelley, who shattered his heart by running away to Nashville to pursue a singing career. Then out of the blue, she started leaving alarming messages for him.
So when the bishop asks for volunteers to scout a potential church relocation in Tennessee, Micah jumps at the opportunity. Despite scant details, he's confident he can find Shelley. After all, his reputation as a field guide is based on finding birds that don't want to be found.
But what he discovers in Tennessee is far from what he expects.
About the Author
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than 30 books, including The Moonlight School, Anything but Plain, The Sweet Life, and The Secret to Happiness, as well as the Three Sisters Island, Nantucket Legacy, Amish Beginnings, The Bishop's Family, The Deacon's Family, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Facebook @SuzanneWoodsFisherAuthor and Twitter @suzannewfisher.Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Amish & Mennonite
Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher
Language: English
Street Date: September 26, 2023
TCIN: 88879363
UPC: 9780800739522
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-3762
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 5 reviews
100% would recommend
5 recommendations
Intriguing Amish Fiction
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Connie Saunders - 1 year ago
I've learned that books by this author are so much more than just entertaining reads. There are often life truths tucked into the pages, inspiring faith threads woven into the stories, and many chances to learn. This book has all of these! Lost and Found is a thought-provoking story with intriguing characters and a well-developed plot that centers on a conflict in faith. I enjoyed the promising romance between two avid birdwatchers but much of the story focuses on an Amish family dealing with mental illness and an Amish bishop's efforts to do what is best for his people. Should the church of Stoney Ridge relocate? Will a more liberal Amish group, the Beachy Amish, succeed in dividing this Stoney Ridge community? This compelling story by Suzanne Woods Fisher reminds us that things aren't always as they seem and secrets can be found in all groups of people. I recommend Lost and Found to all who enjoy contemporary Amish fiction. I received a copy of this book from Baker Publishing through Revell Reads. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.
Informative and Engaging
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
VickleaW - 1 year ago
Set in the quaint Amish town of Stony Ridge, this book included all of my favorite characters and gave me greater insight into some of my favorites. Most of the characters are facing difficult life choices and have to learn to depend on God and each other to make their decisions. David is the pastor of the local church and has to decide whether to relocate his church or not since the Beachy Amish have moved in and are encroaching on their farmland and tourism. Micah Weaver, an intrepid birder and a good friend of Trudy Yoder, faces his own challenges when he answers a call for help from Shelley Yoder, a young woman who left Stony Ridge and is not apparently in some kind of trouble. Trudy thought her relationship with Micah was progressing well until he starts insisting that he has to leave the town. It makes her question her judgment and her developing feelings for him. I thoroughly enjoyed the insight into each character’s mind and heart as they faced almost impossible difficulties and had to overcome them. The story tells how they reached their decisions and why as well as adding details about the other Amish citizens and the dynamics of the town itself. The pacing is good, just right for the story that is being told. The characters are all dynamic and relatable, especially Trudy who has to learn to live with a broken heart and move on with her life. I especially liked the descriptions of the birds at the end of each chapter featuring Trudy as she relates the birds to Biblical truth and stories. I also appreciated the author’s notes at the end explaining the schisms between the Amish and why there are three different groups referenced in the novel. I learned from this book, Biblical lessons about trust and faith, and practical lessons about getting along with others and life in general. Inspirational and welcome addition to the series that can certainly be read and enjoyed as a standalone! Disclaimer Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16th CFR, Part 255, “Guidelines Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”
A special story!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 1 year ago
Lost and Found by Suzanne Woods Fisher takes us back to Stoney Ridge, Pennsylvania. I always enjoy returning to Stoney Ridge to catch up with the characters. I feel bad for Bishop David Stoltzfus who needs to come up with a solution for the community. Families are leaving left and right. They do not want their children to be influenced by the Beachy Amish who are more progressive than their Old Order Amish community. Just when Micah Weaver is finally taking notice of Trudy Yoder, he becomes distant. Poor Trudy has no idea what is going on with Micah. The characters are developed with each one having a unique personality. Hank manages to keep up on the latest gossip and makes sure others in the community are up on the latest events. I do not know how his wife puts up with the volume of his voice (you would think he had hearing troubles from the way he shouts, but his hearing is excellent much to the bishop’s dismay). Birding is featured throughout the story. It is an unusual theme for an Amish story. I can tell the author did her research on birding (it is educational). I enjoyed Trudy’s bird watching entries at the end of each chapter which include Biblical references. I did not know there were so many bird references in the Bible. I like how the bird is compared to an individual in the story. There is someone new in the Stoney Ridge permit office (there is a reason she was sent to work alone in this one-person office). She is quite a character, and it turns out that she is a bird watcher as well. In Lost and Found, we see that you never know who might be suffering from a mental illness. When a family member has a mental illness, it affects the whole family. Lost and Found can be read as a standalone for those new to the series. I have enjoyed every story set in Stoney Ridge. It has allowed me to get to know the characters and the setting. I loved the humor sprinkled throughout the story. You can always count on Hank for entertainment. Lost and Found is a special story with families taking leave, mystifying messages, a land dilemma, romance miseries, a special fowl sighting, trip troubles, and happy people.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Connywithay - 1 year ago
“You just can’t know everything in life, but you can get pretty close to knowing,” Trudy is told in Suzanne Woods Fisher’s novel, Lost and Found. ~ What ~ This three-hundred-and-twenty-page paperback targets those interested in a contemporary romance involving the Amish and bird-watching. The topics of mental illness, injury, and death may not be appropriate for immature readers. While the beginning has a list of characters and a birder’s glossary, the ending includes nine discussion questions, an author’s note, an excerpt of the beginning of a new book, acknowledgments, the author’s biography, and advertisements. Set in Stoney Ridge, Pennsylvania, Trudy and Micah consider themselves best friends as they watch and document the beauty of birds. When Trudy’s sister flees the community’s coop, it is stuttering Micah who must realize things are not as they seem as he hunts her down while reserved Trudy learns God never changes. With the backdrop of the bishop considering relocating the church, the differences between Amish sects become more apparent. Each chapter ends with a bird log that often corresponds to its content. ~ Why ~ This is an interesting tale as it blends Plain living with birds’ irruption migration. I enjoyed not only reading about Micah being a twitcher to find his jinx bird as Trudy was obsessed with a chick in an eagle’s aerie but also the friction between the progressive Beachy Amish and conservative Swartzentrubers. How the community dealt with Trudy’s sister was tender and believable. ~ Why Not ~ Those who do not have a personal relationship with God might not care for its Christian overtones, but they are done lightly, focusing more on the old-school ways of the Amish. Others may not have an interest in birding. ~ Wish ~ Since I normally do not like reading Amish stories, I wish the back jacket mentioned the genre. It would be thoughtful if the book had the eternal plan of salvation and all pronouns were capitalized for reverence. ~ Want ~ If you like an Amish read that includes ornithology, this one concentrates on how birds of a feather flock together as two young people find their calling. I received a complimentary copy from Revell. I am under no obligation to give a positive review.
Good Reading!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Sunnie Reviews - 1 year ago
This was a totally sweet book, about people who cared for one another, people who needed to work through various issues and problems and those that needed to be understood because of their health or personal problems. I felt as though many lessons were taught in this book and I loved that. The depth of human understanding stood forth and made it all the better. I loved when it was brought up that we sometimes have to be still to listen and know what is God's Will for our lives. This was another book by the author regarding birding. It seemed to weave into the storyline so well to bring out meaning and clarity to the situations brought up in the book. I enjoyed the differences in the various Amish groups and how they worked out those differences in a manner that was a blessing for them. This is a deep look into the Amish life. I recommend this book. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book. I would never want to miss any of this authors books!