AnathemaBy Colleen CobleDescription:Even though she knows her Amish parents would disapprove, Hannah Schwartz slips away to meet her boyfriend, Reece Ericson. When she returns home, Hannah discovers that her parents have been murdered and their prized handmade quilts stolen! Years later, a shunned Hannah returns to the scene. Can her family—and her faith—be restored? 336 pages, hardcover from Nelson. Book Takeaway:Bitterness will ruin your life. Awards:
Why the author wrote this book:I was intrigued by the Amish model of forgiveness after the school shooting. |