Wanda really pours her heart into her books and makes the characters come alive for us and we get to know them. They get to know each other and form friendships and just maybe a romance will develop slowly for a few of them. There are 3 men and 3 women from all walks of life.

We also meet a new cast of characters that Heidi open her Ohio home to as she teaches her 6 new students in a cooking class. Spending time reading this book is like visiting with old friends as we revisit some of the characters from her first book in this series and catch up with their lives. To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at The Blessing by Wanda Brunstetter is The second book in The Amish Cooking Class series. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life.

With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. This is the second book in The Amish Cooking Class series.New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. This time a teenager helping her divorced dad cook for the family, a caterer needing new recipes, a food critic, a hunter looking to impress his buddies, a wife given the class as an unwanted gift, and a mailman lured in by the aroma of good cooking gather around Heidi's table.ĭuring each class, Heidi teaches culinary skills, but it is her words of wisdom that have a profound effect on her students-though, this time Heidi's own hurting heart will need some healing nourishment. Will Heidi's own hurting heart also be healed?ĭespite stressful changes occurring in their lives, Lyle and Heidi once again open their Ohio home up to those seeking to learn about Amish cooking. New friendships form, a romance blossoms, and hearts receive healing nourishment.

The Blessing by Wanda E. Brunstetter