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A Plain Leaving

I just finished reading A Plain Leaving by Leslie Gould. I had previously only read a couple of books set in and around the Amish community so did not really know what to expect from this book. I really enjoyed this story. I read the majority of it in two sittings because I could not put it down.

Jessica left the Amish community three years ago but has received news of a death in the family that brings her back to her farm. While there, she confronts all of the people that led her to leave as well as the ones that have supported her along the way. Jessica learns about what she really wants out of life through the time spent with her family on the farm. Jessica's aunt also provides a story about an ancestor that was going through similar issues. Through the story of the past and the time spent in the present, Jessica works to figure out if she will stay with her family or go back to the life she has made for herself over the last 3 years.

This story moved at a quick pace and had an interesting story line. I wanted to know more about what had led to Jessica's leaving as well as what she was going to do. I also loved the story that her aunt told about their ancestor's. There was also a bit of a love involved that made this a really beautiful story.


I received a copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.

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