I think my favorite part of this book was Shelby. I really enjoyed watching her grow from being an insecure teenager to a confident young lady who trusted God with her future. Miriam and Saul knew they were in love with each other and wanted to be together, but had to find a way to make them both happy. I enjoyed how Beth deepened their love for each other over the summer by giving them some hard decisions to make. Much like the rest of us, sometimes that means putting dreams aside or leaving family behind. I also liked how Saul looked at Miriam and because of who she was "she made him want to be a better person." What a great way to look at a possible marriage partner.
Miriam was an extremely likable character. She was passionate about her faith, but knew what she wanted in life and wasn't going to hear "it's not possible" without thinking of every possibility until she found one that worked for her and that was approved of by God. While she longed to honor her parents, she longed just as equally to honor Saul - the man who she plans to marry. She was sweet and caring - a very likeable character!
Saul was a favorite of mine. I've always liked the quieter, more mysterious type of men and Saul was an excellent one! I liked him immediately. Though I thought he was making some bad choices, it showed just how human he was. He had a big heart and he was so gracious to Miriam and loved his family so much. He was just an awesome character. I don't know how else to put it. ;)
Miriam's mother was an excellent add to the story, as was Shelby. Shelby was just looking for a place where she belonged - a place where people wanted her - and she found it right in the Amish community and in the hands of God.
Saul was a favorite of mine. I've always liked the quieter, more mysterious type of men and Saul was an excellent one! I liked him immediately. Though I thought he was making some bad choices, it showed just how human he was. He had a big heart and he was so gracious to Miriam and loved his family so much. He was just an awesome character. I don't know how else to put it. ;)
Miriam's mother was an excellent add to the story, as was Shelby. Shelby was just looking for a place where she belonged - a place where people wanted her - and she found it right in the Amish community and in the hands of God.
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