The Beloved Hope Chest
The Beloved Hope Chest by Amy Clipston is the concluding installment of the Amish Heirloom series, published by Zondervan in 2017. This 320-page novel explores themes of family life and personal history within a contemporary Christian context. The story centers on Mattie Fisher, who has long kept her past hidden in a hope chest, but as her daughters begin to uncover its contents, she faces the challenge of confronting her heartache and the secrets that have shaped her life.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of grief, love, and redemption. As Mattie’s daughters piece together their mother’s history, they navigate the delicate balance between understanding her past and the implications it has for their family dynamics. This edition presents a clean and wholesome portrayal of relationships, set against the backdrop of small-town and rural life, inviting readers to reflect on the themes of healing and second chances.
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The final book in Amy Clipston’s acclaimed Amish Heirloom series–and both a Publishers Weekly and ECPA bestseller!
“Clipston has woven hints of Mattie and Leroy’s history throughout the first three books in this series, leaving her best novel yet to conclude this family’s story of loss, love and hope.” –RT Book Reviews, 41⁄2 stars, TOP PICK!
When Mattie packed her hope chest, she put away the heartache of her past. But as her daughters begin to unpack it, she discovers a healing more powerful than she ever hoped for.
Mattie Fisher’s three daughters know that she’s been keeping a secret from them. With each item pulled from the beloved family hope chest, they’ve discovered a new clue about their mother’s past.
But there’s a reason Mattie has been keeping her history hidden, and she’s not sure she’s ready to reopen old wounds. Will dredging up the past change the way her children view her Or her marriage to their father And can she handle the pain of revisiting the memories that preceded the last few happy decades
Mattie’s story is one of grief and learning to love again. But like the best things preserved in a hope chest, it’s a story of love and redemption born out of heartache–and it’s past time to share it.
“Clipston has written another heartwarming romance, with lifelike characters and a delightfully detailed setting.” –Booklist
“A story of loss and healing, the latest in award winning author Clipston’s Amish Heirloom series creatively balances love, restoration, and second chances with tackling tough issues.” –CBA Market
“Clipston provides a deep, nuanced portrait of . . . grief and the challenges of trying to move forward in life while buried under pain, fear, anger, and confusion.” –Publishers Weekly
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