As the fourth book in the Home to Hickory Hollow series by
Beverly Lewis, The Secret Keeper
introduces us to an Old Amish Order from the perspective of a young seeker,
Jenny. Jenny is a young adult who wants to leave her privileged middle class
background to join the Amish and convert to their faith. Before joining the
Amish church, Jenny must live among the People, learn their ways, and pass her Proving
time.
Thanks to an Amish acquaintance, Jenny dives optimistically
into Amish life and takes up residence with Rebecca and Samuel Lapp. Jenny
loves everything Plain and finds peace and hope in her new surroundings. But,
as Beverly Lewis adeptly shows us through Jenny’s story, just running from the
past and pursuing a dream does not make a wholly perfect life.
As Lewis does so well, she uses the routine experiences of Amish
life to show us how much relationships matter, especially family relationships.
While Jenny struggles with her own insecurities, she learns that her Amish
friends, despite living a simpler life, also struggle with making their hearts
right with God and their families.
Jenny’s is a touching story of courage and hope in the
future, and learning to accept our humanity. Bethany House Publishing sent me a
complimentary copy of The Secret Keeper by
Beverly Lewis to review.
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