Into the Promised Land

By Sarah Heatwole

Description:

Growing up in the shadow of the Great Depression, Andy Troyer longs for more than the hunger
and hardship plaguing his family. When his father becomes a minister, their prospects improve,
but Andy’s restless spirit still yearns for something beyond the bounds of his Amish community.
In a neighboring district, tragedy shatters Sylvia’s sheltered world. In the depths of grief, a vivid
dream leads her to an encounter with Jesus that changes the course of her life.
When Andy and Sylvia’s paths cross, they discover a shared longing and love that deepens as
they embrace a new faith together. But following Jesus means jeopardizing the security of family
and community, forcing them to choose between clinging to tradition or risking everything to
answer His call.
Inspired by a true story, Into the Promised Land is a timeless tale of love and loss, courage and
forgiveness, and the life-changing power of God’s redeeming grace.

Book Takeaway:

Raising a Godly christian family can have a large impact on the kingdom

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Why the author wrote this book:

This story is the story of my grandparents - a hybrid work of fiction that explores their faith journey out of the Amish. I wanted to preserve my families faith legacy for future generations while sharing their story with the rest of the world.