Monday, September 19, 2011

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!


Want to win your own copy of The Shunning? Just comment below to enter. Leave a separate comment for each entry, you may do any of the following for another chance to win. A winner will be chosen on September 30th, 2011 at NOON.

1. Visit the Hallmark Channel page for The Shunning movie, and tell me why this movie looks interesting to you.

2. "Like" The Shunning" movie on Facebook.

3. "Like" Stairsteps Homeschool Academy on Facebook.

4. FOLLOW this blog vie Google Friend Connect,( in the sidebar)

5. SHARE about this giveaway via Facebook or Twitter, let me know where you shared.

Thank you for entering and I hope you win!


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39 comments:

  1. I've always been interested in the Amish way of life.

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  2. I "liked" the Stairsteps Homeschool Academy page on Facebook.

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  3. This movie looks interesting to me because I read the book and would love to see the movie! :)

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  4. I already like the blog via Google Friend Connect.

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  5. Shared on twitter. http://twitter.com/#!/pinkknitting/status/115899399565086720

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  6. Shared on facebook! My user name is pinkknitting.

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  7. I am interested in this movie because my husband was once a Jehovah's Witness and right now feels the effects of being shunned by his family, since he has been saved through Jesus Christ. I am also interested in Amish culture. I have enjoyed quite a few Hallmark movies over the years!

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  8. My daughter and I love Beverly Lewis' books. I'd like to win. :)

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  9. I like Stairsteps Homeschool Academy on facebook.

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  10. I visited the Hallmark Channel page, and I'm interested in seeing this movie to see how it compares to the book, which I have read.

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  11. I liked The Shunning on facebook.

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  12. I am following this blog.

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  13. Loved the book! Cant wait to see the movie. :)

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  14. I "liked Stairsteps Homeschool Academy page on facebook

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  15. I am following your blog

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  16. I am interested in this movie because I am a Big fan of the other movies that were made I would love to have a copy of the movie I love her book and would love to see her movie of it :D

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  17. My daughter and I both loved the books and I'm sure the movie would also be great!

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  18. I liked "The Shunning" on facebook. :)

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  19. I "liked the Shunning movie on facebook

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  20. Hey girl, love love love these books. I am a huge fan of Beverly Lewis.

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  21. I would love to watch this movie with my family.

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  22. I like the Shunning on FB and the reason why I'd like this movie is because I've read almost every Beverly Lewis book and I've been interested in the Amish life for many years now.

    SeekingHim at gmail dot com

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  23. I visited the Hallmark website for the movie and I'd like to see how correct the portrayal of the Amish life is in this movie - having had the pleasure of staying with an Amish family a few years back.

    SeekingHim at gmail dot com

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  24. I'm following on GFC

    SeekingHim at gmail dot com

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  25. I like Stairsteps on FB

    SeekingHim at gmail dot com

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  26. shared on twitter http://twitter.com/#!/SarahJoBailey/status/118001824618905601

    SeekingHim at gmail dot com

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  27. Love all of Beverly Lewis's books! Excited to see the movie!

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  28. I would like to see this movie because it seems like an interesting movie.

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  29. I shared your giveaway via twitter
    http://twitter.com/#!/jamiemoffatt/status/119512244580130816

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  30. I like Stairsteps HS Academy on FB!

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  31. I love reading & watching movie about the Amish, it's very interesting to me. Simple, wholesome. The way it should be. Hallmark is a great network!

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