Wednesday 4 June 2014

Plain Faith A True Story of Tragedy, Loss and Leaving the Amish By Ora-Jay and Irene Eash

This is the true story of Ora-Jay and Irene Eash, Amish farmers from northwest Montana whose lives changed in an instant when a semi-truck struck the family buggy, killing their two young daughters.
After the accident, the couple turned to their Amish community for comfort, but they remained haunted by the thought that they might not see their girls again in heaven. Would their deeds be good enough? Eventually Ora-Jay and Irene learned that grace—not works—was enough to ensure their place in eternity. But with that knowledge came the realization that they could no longer live in an Amish community that didn’t share this precious belief. Could they sever their connection to the Amish family they loved?
This is the story of their journey to the hope that is heaven, a hope stronger than the loss of children, family, and a way of life. Fans of Amish fiction will appreciate such a real-life look into the Amish community, co-written by bestselling author Tricia Goyer, and readers of all kinds will resonate with this tale of courage, resilience, and the redemption found in the grace of Jesus.

I never knew there was so much difference between the Amish and Christian Faith.  This book is one families question of their beliefs, after tragedy strikes. I love how as a reader we get to look closely in on the amish lifestyle, I never thought they could be swayed from their beliefs, but when God is calling your heart to something else, this is one story of tragedy, heartbreak, families torn. 
I did enjoy this book, but it seemed this family endured so much and I never knew the Amish could be so negative and shun their own because they didn't do exactly as they said. Seems a hard road to trod

Book provided by Book Look Bloggers in exchange for an honest review

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