During the winter, I love nothing better than curling up with a good book. Recently, I found Cindy Woodsmall's "When the Soul Mends," the last in a trilogy that chronicles Amish teen Hannah Lapp.
Now when I first started to read it and realized it was the 3rd book, my immediate reaction was to close the cover and figure out how to get my hands on books one and two. And I am so glad I did. Because when I went to start "When the Soul Mends" the second time, I was so anxious to see what happened that I couldn't put it down.
In this book, Hannah's journey comes full circle. She has spent much of the last couple of years in a self-imposed shunning from her family and community, living as an "Englischer" in Ohio. She returns to help her sister through a crisis and to seek some closure. What she finds is that some of the things she's come to believe about herself and those she loves aren't what they seemed. As the truth reveals itself, Hannah finds herself longing for the simplicity of home.
This is absolutely a great way to cozy up in front of the fire, appreciating the simplicity and honesty of this girl's journey, especially in our current times. Enjoy!
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