Publisher's Synopsis
While trying to drive to her grandmother's in Ontario, Canada, young Clara becomes stranded in a snowstorm. She finds herself and her year-old daughter, Penny, on the doorstep of an Amish farmhouse. The entire Amish community steps in to help the young mother and daughter. Discover how their help affects Clara's journey home. "This is a heart-warming story of how a God-loving community helps Clara, a troubled teenage mom, find a solution to the problematic issues in her life." - Joanne M., Sequim, WA "This enjoyable story of a young woman's encounter with the Amish community takes the reader into the lives of the characters in a way that makes one care about them. Many insights into the Amish way of life were included, and the way their devotion to God and family was portrayed makes it easy to understand how lives could be changed by embracing those aspects of the culture. That transformation was inspiring and encouraging." - Terri R., Everett, WA "In this hard-to-put-down emotional drama, a young wife and mother's struggle is provided caring support by an unfamiliar Amish community. It's an uplifting story of rescue, redemption, and repentance. Ms. Linn, skillfully weaves in the fragrance of teas and herbal remedies, the vision of natural decorations, and the tastes of home baked goods in a simple Amish Christmas backdrop. A delightful read." - Dee Malchow, author of Alive & Whole, Amputation: Emotional Recovery Crystal Linn is a multi-published author and an award-winning poet. Since 2001 she has taught creative writing classes. Ms. Linn lives on the Olympic Peninsula in NW Washington State where she enjoys reading mysteries, writing poetry, hiking and sailing with friends and family.
