{Review} Beverly Lewis' The Shunning DVD (and giveaway)

I remember reading the book The Shunning quite a while ago. Beverly Lewis has an amazing way of giving the "English" reader a glimpse into Amish life. I was quite pleased to find out it had been made in to a movie.

The movie shows the life of Katie Lapp, an Amish young lady who is struggling with what she wants out of her life. She remembers her past beau who has died but encouraged her to learn to play the guitar and sing - both taboo in the Amish life. She is set to marry a bishop in their community - a father of two young sons - but soon learns the secret that her parents have worked hard to keep concealed her entire life - she is adopted. Her biological mother has come looking for her after twenty years as she is dying. She wants to meet the daughter she gave up as an infant. 

Beverly Lewis is a prolific writer of more than 80 books. She began writing as a young girl. Having lived in Pennsylvania Dutch country, she gives her readers an insiders view in to Amish life. 

It has been quite a few years since I've read The Shunning but I found it an excellent book. Michael Landon, Jr. has once again done a great job of taking a loved book and turning it into a loved movie. I sat one afternoon when my family was gone on a day trip and enjoyed the DVD. I cried - oh my did I cry - it was powerfully done. I highly recommend watching it - with a box of tissues.

You can find out more about the movie on the Hallmark Channel website or connect on Facebook. 

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Would you like a copy? Leave me a comment with your favorite book turned movie in the comment section. I will pick a winner on  Friday, October 7th. 

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