Finally we get back to Jessica
and Lindsey, the two teens who were transported directly from the English world
into the old world Amish community when their parents were killed in the first
book of this series. I’ve really admired
Clipston’s unique storylines throughout this series, but I have to admit I’ve
really been wondering when we’d find out more about Lindsey and Jessica .
Aside from a few cameo appearances in the last two books, the storylines
have really focused on other members of the Kauffman family. But ever since
Rebecca agreed to allow Jessica to
live with some English friends of her parents and Lindsey decided to stay in
the Amish community, I’ve wondered if Clipston would revisit these two.
A Life of Joy has rewarded my patience! This book revisits Lindsey as she is nearing
adulthood. Lindsey begins feeling
pressure from both sides as her older sister pushes one agenda, and her Amish
friends and family push another. When an
unexpected accident occurs she feels even more strain. She feels compelled to make a decision to
either be baptized into the Amish community or to rejoin the English world that
she left behind so long ago. In this
coming of age story, Lindsey learns how let go of the expectations of those
around her and finally begins to realize just who she is and what path is right
for her. I am holding out hope that the
next book in this installment may tell Jessica ’s
story, now that she’s a young woman with important decisions of her own to
make.
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