The Ebb Tide

Where do I start? I have read at least 20 of Beverly Lewis's books and enjoyed them all. But I think I enjoyed this one the most. Why? First the setting. I share the main character's love of the beach. The descriptions were just right--makes me want to visit. I can picture all the details with all of my senses. I enjoyed Sallie's summer at the beach almost as much as she did. Next, all the characters were likable and relatable. I can relate to Sallie's desire to travel and learn and see the world. Kevin is a genuine nice guy, and interesting too. ( I share hist interest in marine biology too.) I love the Logan family too- real people. Their faith is woven nicely into the book without being preachy. Even their relatives are kind and understanding. The plot was well written and enjoyable--just the kind of read I need to put me in a peaceful frame of mind.

I have loved each of Beverly Lewis' books! Each of them, their characters, their struggle with their faith, either to keep it or break away or to find their faith outside of their Amish upbringings! The way Ms. Lewis writes her books deals with the struggles her characters face in such a way that you can see yourself in some of them! Maybe their struggle to find your own faith or to keep the faith you already have found! We can each see ourselves in her characters so many times! Our struggles with our own faith, either to find it or to keep it is paramount in each of her books in a very different way each time! That is what makes each of her books so different yet so simular at the same time! I really just love each one of her books! What a writer!!! My reviews are different in each book as I don't always write about the characters with each one! This is one of those books! Read one and you WILL be hooked onto her writting!! Thank you, Ms Lewis, for another wonderful read with more incredible characters! Blessings and happy reading!

I Highly recommend this story. It was hard to put down.A wonderful look into the plain life and the fancy.

It took me a week and a half to read this. It was full of unnecessary detail that felt like filler. The story line was interresting but oh my, with all the extra words it became boring. I didn’t need to know every detail of each day. The concept was good, the struggle real, but actually felt like it took 2 years to read it. I wouldn’t recommend it mostly because it was too slow, with not enough interesting detail. There was good character development with the protagonist. She grew up, used wisdom in decisions, but seemed older than her 20 yrs. I have enjoyed other books by this author, but this one was too slow for me.

The Ebb Tide willing captivate you from the opening words, Ms. Lewis is a wonderful storyteller. I believe anyone who reads this book will be blessed and hate when the story’s ends. I am a true fan of Ms. Lewis Amish stories through her wonderful and well written books!

I had ordered The Ebb Tide through Amazon and when it arrived, I started reading put it down just long enough to get a nights sleep. Got up the next morning, got my cup of coffee and started reading had it done the end of the day. As usual when I start reading Mrs. Lewis books I cannot put them down till I get them read. I met her a year ago when she was in Orrville, OH at the library, it was one of the high lights of my life. A friend introduced me to her books several years ago and I now have a collection of her books. Just waiting for the next one to come out. Every once in awhile I start at the first book that I have, and reread them all. I always put the date in the books when I read them and also when I reread them. Thank you Mrs. Lewis for being the wonderful Author that you are. God Bless You.

56197104 Cherese Akhavein's review Apr 29, 2017 · edit it was amazing The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis has a perfect title because if you really think about it our life is very much like the Ebb Tide, low at points and in need of Gods gentle hand and then high at other points were we think all is fine. In this book you will meet Sallie Riehl, who is struggling with her love for her family and joining the community so she can keep her promise to her Mother to join the church, however can she be happy and fulfilled to herself? Sallie travels to Cape May as a nanny to a English family she meet while being a waitress, there she meets a Mennonite young man Kevin who for the first time she realizes there is someone out there who understands her and her need for knowledge. As the summer progresses there friendship progresses and Sallie opens up to God and his plan however her heart is still confused with her family and her place within the community. Can Sallie see her place within this difficult time or will see settle. Will Kevin be a friend or will God lead them to a different place. Beverly Lewis has opened the readers eye to the life of us all in this book, we all live the Ebb Tide and rely on Gods strength to carry us through those low times. I highly recommend this book.

I have always enjoyed Beverly Lewis's books and this is no exception. Sallie and Kevin meet when Sallie is visiting the beach. As their friendship grows, they discuss a lot of different things, including their faith. Prayer is a big part of this story and one I appreciate a lot. To read a book that is clean and encourages you in your faith is a plus for me. This book is highly recommended.

One of her best books. What made me so curious about this book was the fact this Amish girl was to go to Australia. Wow.

Yes this book was in good condition and enjoyed to read it and it goes with my collection

I enjoyed the book, light hearted with a good message, the story was very encouraging and the people in the story were exceptional

Great book l love reading about the Amish life

I am in the middle of this book. Sophie's summer at the seaside is intriguing. She has a childlike attitude