An Amish Gathering

November 1, 2009
This anthology of three novellas reveals the diversity and poignancy of Amish life. In Wiseman's "A Change of Heart, " Leah has a talent for writing, but her Amish community neither highly values nor encourages this skill. In Barbara Cameron's "When Winter Comes," Rebecca continues to mourn the accidental death of her twin sister. Only the love of a friend may bring her back to life. In the final novella, by Kathleen Fuller, "A Place of His Own," Josiah Bontranger returns to his family homestead only to find himself falling head over heels for a girl from his youth. VERDICT With a glossary and authentic Old Order Amish recipes, these three warm, entertaining stories are sure to please readers curious about the world of the Plain People as well as fans of Beverly Lewis, Cindy Woodsmall, and other authors of Amish fiction.

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