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When Lindsay Bedford, a teenager from a small Virginia town, embarks on a week-long visit to her Amish hometown in Pennsylvania, she finds herself navigating the complex dynamics of family life, new friendships, and the challenges of balancing traditional values with modern desires. As she reconnects with her old friends and faces family pressures, she grapples with the decision of whether or not to stay in her Amish community. This novel explores the themes of community, tradition, and the search for joy in a world that has lost its way.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction
Authors: Amy Clipston
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