The Shunning ~ Review and Giveaway

My oldest daughter read this book when she was in high school, she loved it. I always meant to read it myself but with my busy life I never got around to it. I was excited to review the movie! Its always easier to fit in a movie for me in this stage of my life.

I have been told by several who have read the book that it is better, and that usually is the case with all movies made from books. I enjoyed this movie, and because of that fact I am even more inspired to also read the book.  I feel like there should have been more at the end, but this is the first book in a series so there is room for a sequel.

I really liked that I could watch this movie with my whole family. This is VERY important to me! I like sharing movie nights with everyone, and there isn't a huge selection of movies made today that fit that bill.

You can watch a trailer from The Shunning here.

Here is a description of the movie plot.....

Before she succumbs to cancer, the dying wish of Laura Mayfield-Bennett is to be reunited with the daughter she never knew. Unfortunately, that daughter, Katie Lapp, is a member of the Amish order. Katie is about to be married, but uneasy about the path ahead.  Now she discovers the secret her parents have kept from her: she's adopted.

The film is based on the celebrated first novel of the best-selling "The Heritage of Lancaster County" book series from author Beverly Lewis. Stars Danielle Panabaker & Sherry Stringfield.

A little about the Author, Beverly Lewis.....

Beverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, is The New York Times bestselling author of more than eighty books.  Her stories have been published in eleven languages worldwide.  A keen interest in her mother's Plain heritage has inspired Lewis to write many Amish-related novels, beginning with "The Shunning," which has sold more than one million copies.  In 2007, Lewis' "The Brethren" was honored with a Christy Award.

Lewis has been interviewed by both national and international media, including Time magazine, the Associated Press, and the BBC.  Lewis lives with her husband, David, in Colorado.

The Shunning is now available on DVD!

This giveaway is now closed!

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