An Amish Woman Hides a Secret Passion
Eighteen-year-old Arie Kauffman loves to twirl and leap around the barn in her Amish bonnet and dress, practicing ballet moves her English friend taught her. Her parents would be upset to learn that this longtime interest has progressed to her secretly attending ballet classes. Arie even hides her dance skills from her boyfriend, Edwin Chupp, who often invites her to try new things, knowing she has an artistic heart. Her secrecy, however, is causing damage she may not be able to repair. When offered new opportunities to dance, will Arie break from Amish tradition or hold true to the bonds of her faith and family?
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Eighteen-year-old Arie Kauffman loves to twirl and leap around the barn in her Amish bonnet and dress, practicing ballet moves her English friend taught her. Her parents would be upset to learn that this longtime interest has progressed to her secretly attending ballet classes. Arie even hides her dance skills from her boyfriend, Edwin Chupp, who often invites her to try new things, knowing she has an artistic heart. Her secrecy, however, is causing damage she may not be able to repair. When offered new opportunities to dance, will Arie break from Amish tradition or hold true to the bonds of her faith and family?
MY THOUGHTS.....
This new book isn't your usual Wanda E. Brunstetter book! It is Amish fiction, but the families aren't the typical Amish families we've come to expect. Arie Kaufmann is keeping a secret from her parents, and her mother isn't always the kind, supportive person we associate with Amish mothers. What it does have are the heartwarming emotions and strong faith elements that we value in Brunstetter's books. Hard choices and difficult decisions are present, along with the need to pray, trust, and forgive!
Arie's dream to become the best dancer she could be, and her certainty that her family wouldn't understand, were very touching, as was the support from her boyfriend Edwin Clapp. I was also intrigued by the young Amish drill team that used its performances to earn money to help needy Amish neighbors.
The Amish Ballerina is a thought-provoking story co-authored by Wanda E. Brunstetter and her granddaughter, Richelle Brunstetter. I look forward to more of their collaborative efforts in the future.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Amish Ballerina is a thought-provoking story co-authored by Wanda E. Brunstetter and her granddaughter, Richelle Brunstetter. I look forward to more of their collaborative efforts in the future.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Richelle Brunstetter lives in the Pacific Northwest and developed a desire to write when she took creative writing in high school. After enrolling in college classes, her overall experience enticed her to become a writer, and she wants to implement what she’s learned into her stories. Just starting her writing career, her first published story appears in The Beloved Christmas Quilt beside her grandmother, Wanda E. Brunstetter, and her mother, Jean. Richelle enjoys traveling to different places, her favorite being Kauai, Hawaii.
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New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. With over 12 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nation's most prestigious bestseller lists and receive numerous awards.
When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and family ties. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
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