The
story is all about a successful and very busy woman, Sarah, who found that her
Amish sister passed away and left her the legal guardian of her five Amish
children. The novel deals with real feelings and expectations encountered after
the death of a loved one.
The
book is labeled Historical Fiction and Christian Fiction. There’s more of
emphasis on the characters spiritual journey. This book makes the readers’
think about faith, culture and choices.
The
characters are as follows:
Sarah Cain – a former school teacher but for some
reasons, she had to stop teaching and became a real state agent She clings to
her career, in search of happiness and success, and by no choice she has to
adopt her nieces and nephew.
Lydia Cottrel – Sarah’s niece and the eldest of five
Amish orphans, made a promise to her dying mother to “keep the family
together”. She stands up for her belief in the Amish Community. She is almost
seventeen years old.
Caleb - tall and
blonde, had accepted the substitute headship of the house when their dad passed
away three years ago.
Anna Mae – Eleven years old,
redheaded and chubby a soft–spoke, sweet, shy sister who is fighting the
world’s temptations.
Josiah –
a stocky eight-year-old, who loves nature and exudes his love in specific
scenes. Has come to realize and has deep understanding on what separation from
the world means. He remains a faithful follower of God.
Han Hanah – petite six year old,
adorable, angelic sister who continues to help everyone and has an astonishing
amount of child-like faith.
* This is my daugthers' book report in English 101
Molly
Mae N. Martinez
Bachelor
of Science in Tourism Management
Far
East Asia Institute of Tourism Science and Technology
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