Seasons: A Real Story of an Amish Girl * * * * by Elizabeth Byler Younts
True Contentment!
A very moving story about the author's grandmother. The author takes us through the different seasons of her grandmother's life, through the pains, joys and trials she had to endure growing up in a poor Amish family and how her faith brought her though it all.
As you read this book, you will laugh and cry. The book was an easy read and a page turner. While the book was sad and heart wrenching, the trials she went through taught her how to be selfless and thankful.
In spite of their poverty, she never complained nor whined about what she never had. She found things to be thankful for. On page 13 (in my kindle version) she writes:
"....I loved my parents, sisters and brothers.
We were all generally healthy.
I loved school and my teacher Mrs Massey.
We had a house.
We had peaches to eat and give away."
As you read the book, you will feel the sweet personality of the young Amish girl coming through the pages. This book really challenged me to search my heart and reexamine the things I hold to too tightly. I really loved this book.
Reading level: ages 10 and up
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