Annie Zook, the Amish preacher's daughter, is caught between two worlds. Living with shunned friend Esther, Annie longs to return to her forbidden art and the idyllic days spent with Englisher Ben Martin, before her father ordered her never to see him again.
Stunned when family secrets come to light, Ben determines to solve the mystery of his past. Will his future include Annie—or will the Brethren always stand between them?
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60812.The_Brethren
Beverly Lewis' has a way of telling a truly appealing, intriguing, captivating and deeply spiritual story with a message without the reader noticing, until she concludes in the last pages of her books!!! The reader never feels "preached at" or compelled to cringe at his or her own personal introspection, caused from the subjects discussed, only sincere love for others and especially for our Savior, Jesus Christ, who is our best example of unconditional love.
Here are a few quotes from the final pages:
"Jehovah was and is faithful. At times this is demonstrated by the quiet entreaty of others."
"Often Ben and I walk down the road to what we refer to as "our bridge", but it's simply boards and stone, the best part of it being the swiftly moving creek beneath. It keeps us ever mindful of life, how it streams by in an awful rush if one is not careful to stop and listen.... and honestly see."
"I often recall Essie's prudent words about letting go of something you love --- and what a joy there is in having it returned. In my case, it has come in a fuller measure than I'd ever dreamed possible."
"All my love and devotion to the dear Lord Jesus, who guides me in all things, heavenly and otherwise."
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