The Weaving of Life: New Directions Book One by Linda Byler

 

The first in a new series about an independent Amish woman and her struggles in career and romance.

Susan Lapp is a hardworking Amish woman in her early twenties. She enjoys the financial independence that working two jobs—as a housecleaner and at the local deli in Lancaster—affords her. And based on her sisters' tumultuous experiences with their husbands, she has no interest in dating or marriage. She's perfectly content with her life as it is, thank you very much.

When Susan's best friend Beth begins to date Susan's brother Mark, the couple is determined to play matchmaker for Susan. Susan begrudgingly agrees to humor them and soon finds herself caught between an undeniable attraction for one of Mark's coworkers and her unflinching commitment to staying single. Soon, her complicated feelings take her in directions she once couldn't have imagined. She experiences hardship like she never has before—homesickness, miserable weather in a place that feels so foreign, and an incredibly challenging job. And despite her attempts to escape romantic entanglements, she finds herself longing for the stability and familiarity of a committed relationship back home. Still, she wrestles with fear and uncertainty. How is she to know God's will for her life?

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About The Author

Linda Byler grew up Amish and is an active member of the Amish Church today. She is the author of the bestselling Amish romance novel series, Lizzie Searches for Love. Linda is also well known within the Amish community as a columnist for a weekly Amish newspaper.

My Review

Wow! what a range of emotions! This is the story of a young Amish woman, Susan Lapp, a story told from her POV, and I had to agree with her in a lot of instances. We get her view of her sister's marriages, and how abusive some of the men were to their wives.

Susan, watched all of this and decided this was not for her! She leaves Lancaster and adventures west to Wyoming, and she is going to be a teacher.

With her tender heart in her hand she leaves home and travels west, can she leave all of the problems behind? What about the Amish man at home who is maybe making change her mind, will she return home? Now she is giving her heart to not only her students but to some motherless children.

This read ends in a cliff hanger, and my mind was trying to finish it, I'm waiting for the next book in this series, I need answers!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Skyhorse, and was not required to give a positive review.