Meg Hobart has everything: a happy marriage to a handsome, successful husband, a beautiful home in Charlotte, North Carolina, and three wonderful children. But it all comes crashing down around her the day she learns that her husband, James, has been living a lie—and has brought the family to financial ruin. Penniless and homeless, the Hobart's pack up what little they still possess and leave behind their golden life for good. But it’s not the material things Meg finds herself mourning. Instead, she misses the certainty that she should remain married to James, who has betrayed her trust so thoughtlessly. Worse, she is suddenly very aware of just how spoiled her children have become. Meg wonders what her family has really sacrificed in their pursuit of the American dream.
A frightening twist of fate forces the Hobarts to take refuge with a kind Amish family in Pennsylvania, where they find themselves in a home with no computers, no cell phones, nothing the children consider fashionable or fun. Her uncooperative brood confined to the Amish world of hard work and tradition, their futures entirely uncertain, Meg fears she can never make her family whole again.
Celebrating life’s simplest but most essential values, packed with laughter and tears, this is a story of forgiveness and the power of love. You will never forget the special moment in time that is An Amish Christmas.
The Hobart's adventure started off a little rough. All the children did was complain about the things they didn't have instead of being grateful for what they did have. Even her husband James forgot about what he was missing and lived in the moment.
I believe that their marriage would not have survived if this mishap hadn't occurred. It's amazing how much we rely on computers, cell phones, and TV. The Hobart's learned that there is more to life than all that. They actually learned a thing or two about the Amish lifestyle. James learned all about what the men do on a daily basis such as farming. Meg was able to cook with the woman and take care of the house. Even the children had chores that they helped with. At the end of the day, there was still time for some fun!
By the end of the book, the Hobart's learned that there is more to life besides electronics. They learned a lot about each other and the people they lived with.
I find the Amish lifestyle intriguing. I do feel as though we rely to much on video games, cell phones, computers, and the internet. It seems as though the Amish lifestyle is much simpler and more family based. When you think about it, our roles are very similar to those of the Amish. The men work outside the home, some women work outside the home while others work at home.
I rate this book 4/5
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