A Faithful Gathering

(The Sisters of Lancaster County #3)

by Leslie Gould

Description

Leisel Bachmann left her Amish roots and beloved sisters to pursue a career in medicine without a second thought. She has an Englisch boyfriend, Nick Jordan, and dreams of a new life--but those dreams come crashing down when her sister Marie is diagnosed with cancer.

Soon nothing is going as she planned--not her state boards, not her first nursing job, and certainly not her relationship with Nick. As she becomes increasingly discouraged, her aunt shares the story of Leisel's grandfather during World War II and the struggle he faced between returning to Lancaster or being with the woman he loved.

Peace and a vision for the future are difficult to find, and when Nick leaves Pennsylvania for a completely new life, Leisel is faced with impossible choices. Will she stay in Lancaster, close to her family and the traditions of her past? Or learn from her grandfather's story and embrace a life of love and service in an uncertain future?

Biography

Leslie Gould is the coauthor, with Mindy Starns Clark, of the #1 bestselling The Amish Midwife and The Amish Nanny. She is also the author of numerous novels including multiple Lancaster Amish series. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Portland State University and has taught fiction writing at Multnomah University as an adjunct professor. She resides with her family in Oregon. Learn more at www.lesliegould.com.

My Perspective ~

This final installment of The Sisters of Lancaster County is captivating! Leisel's entire future is toppled when unforeseen circumstances place her in a very vulnerable position. Her story continues in tandem with her aenti's revelations regarding her grandfather's experiences during World War II. Leisel's future becomes unclear as events surrounding her cause her to question her choices. 

Characterizations are well portrayed throughout this thought provoking novel. The story moved at a fast pace, and with a high degree of diversity. This is unlike the usual mainstream Amish fiction. It goes beyond the traditional Amish community daily living experiences. I found it to be very refreshing as well as educational. 

Relationships are strong points throughout this book. Family ties are important, although many times strained. Working through differences of opinion and belief systems are points of contention at times, but Leisel's faith is strengthened through adversity. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and learned some interesting information regarding the ways that Amish men have participated in wartime activities. 

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All expressed opinions are my own.

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