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Beverly Lewis

The Brethren

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In "The Brethren" by Beverly Lewis, the peaceful Amish community of Hickory Hollow is rocked by the arrival of a new family. The Stoltzfuses, consisting of a widowed father and his three children, have moved to the area from a more liberal Amish community in Ohio. As the family adjusts to their new life, they face challenges in adapting to the more conservative ways of the Hickory Hollow community. At the heart of the story is eighteen-year-old Noah Stoltzfus, who finds himself torn between two worlds. He is drawn to the forbidden allure of Englischer (non-Amish) culture, even as he tries to remain true to his faith and his family. Meanwhile, Noah's sister, Katie, struggles with her own feelings of isolation and loneliness as she tries to fit in with her new peers. Throughout the novel, Lewis explores themes of identity, community, and the challenges of remaining true to one's beliefs in the face of external pressures. She provides a nuanced and sympathetic portrayal of the Amish way of life, showing both its strengths and its limitations. At the same time, she offers a thoughtful critique of the ways in which even the most close-knit communities can be exclusionary and unforgiving. "The Brethren" is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of Amish fiction as well as anyone interested in questions of faith and community. With its richly drawn characters and evocative setting, it is a novel that will stay with readers long after they have turned the final page...

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