Books like Big decisions by Linda Byler
Lizzie, a young teacher, is at the crossroads of life. Faced with the decision to join the Amish community, enter into marriage with Stephen, or stay in her teaching position, she must weigh tradition against her own aspirations. Drawing from the author’s own family experiences, the story explores the challenges of faith, love, and vocation in a supportive, realistic setting.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Linda Byler
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