Book Description
The Church Split Has Not Extinguished Their Love, But the Demands of One Man Still Stand in Their Way….

Caleb Yoder’s father has forbidden him to court Nellie Mae Fisher, but words alone cannot stop Caleb’s devotion. Yet if he continues to pursue Nellie, he risks losing everything. Nellie, too, is torn. She longs to marry her Old Order beau but cannot ignore the gentle pull she feels toward the faith of her New Order family. Can she and her beloved satisfy the expectations of the People while remaining true to their hearts?

My Comments: I loved this book!  Beverly Lewis does such a great job helping you understand the life of the Amish.  This series takes it a step further and tells about a group of Amish who discover a real relationship with Jesus and what happens within their community as a result.  This group reads and studies the Bible.  The reaction each group has to the other is fascinating – reminding me of legalistic Christians and those who are more grace-driven.  It speaks of change and growth as well as salvation.  Of course the love story is between two people – one of whom will stay with the “old way,” and the other whose family has become involved with the “new way.”  Even though I thought this book moved slowly at the beginning – I had a hard time putting it down once I got “hooked.”  This is the second book of a series.  The first book, “The Parting,”  more clearly introduces the main characters and some of the drama which is ongoing in the stories.  I have already preordered the third book, “The Longing” due to come out the first part of October.  If you love reading and learning about different types of people and lifestyles – this is a good series of books for you!

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