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Paperback, 320 pages
Published
April 3rd 2018
by Bethany House Publishers
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Lena Rose Schwartz
hadn't planned to leave her Old Order community in Centerville,
Michigan. But then, she could not have foreseen the accident that made
her and her siblings orphans. After her parents' funeral, her younger
brothers and sisters are farmed out to various nearby relatives. But
when the deacon in charge of the arrangements tells her there aren't
places enough for everyone, she agrees to go live with her father's
second cousin and his family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Beside the fact that Lena has never been more than a few miles from home, she's never met the family she will now be living with. But worse than that is the thought of being separated from her siblings. How will they manage without her to care for them--especially eight-year-old Chris? And what about Hannes Lehman, the beau she was sure would soon be asking her to marry him? It was true that he was not the man her father would have preferred for her. Maybe that was what the deacon was hinting at when he said "a fresh start might do you good."
It won't be forever, she consoles herself. I'll come back as soon as I can to take care of my family--and to make a home with Hannes. But doing so may prove far more complicated then she ever imagined.
Beside the fact that Lena has never been more than a few miles from home, she's never met the family she will now be living with. But worse than that is the thought of being separated from her siblings. How will they manage without her to care for them--especially eight-year-old Chris? And what about Hannes Lehman, the beau she was sure would soon be asking her to marry him? It was true that he was not the man her father would have preferred for her. Maybe that was what the deacon was hinting at when he said "a fresh start might do you good."
It won't be forever, she consoles herself. I'll come back as soon as I can to take care of my family--and to make a home with Hannes. But doing so may prove far more complicated then she ever imagined.
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My Review
3 Stars
A tragic tale of loss and how ten Amish children, ages 8-18,
are divided among district families, except the oldest, Lena Rose, who is sent
far away to live with an aunt and uncle she has never met. Beverly Lewis has knowledge
of the Amish community that is deep and detailed. The Road Home will settle in your soul, causing an awareness of all
that is good and right about folks who love each other and are willing to open
their hearts and homes to those in need.
The characters settled down
deep in my heart and I came to appreciate each one. While I did not find The Road Home to be a classic page-turner,
it was satisfying and brought a few tears at one point. Lewis certainly knows
how to entwine characters around my heart with gentleness and love. I hope
there will be more stories about this family of orphans who forge ahead, making
a life for themselves after a tragedy that most of us could never imagine.
I received a copy of the book from the publisher. I was not
required to write a review. No compensation has been received.
~Happy Reading~
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