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Susie Mast's Amish life in Lancaster County has been shaped by tragic deaths, leaving her unmarried and concerned about her mother's health and sister's adoption. Will secrets and missed opportunities dim her hopes for the future?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2021
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Cousin Verena's voice cracked as she expressed her helplessness, "I wish there was something I could do, Susie." Susie whispered back, her eyes glistening with tears, "But what? The boy I've always loved thinks of me as his sister... and always has."

Susie Mast's Amish life in Lancaster County has been shaped by events beyond her control, with the tragic deaths of her father and close-in-age brother casting long shadows. Now twenty-two, Susie remains unmarried despite her longtime affection for friend Obie Yoder. Unfortunately, her concerns are soon multiplied due to her mother's worsening health and her younger sister's urgent desire for answers about her adoption. Once again, Susie faces the possibility of loss. Will long-held family secrets and missed opportunities dim Susie's hopes for the future? Or is what seems like the end only the beginning?

As Susie grappled with these overwhelming emotions, she found solace in her faith and the support of her family. She spent countless hours pouring over old records and conducting interviews with family members, determined to piece together the missing pieces of her past. With each discovery, her understanding of her family's history grew, and she began to see the potential for a brighter future.

Despite the challenges she faced, Susie remained optimistic that she could overcome them. She continued to work tirelessly to uncover the truth about her adoption and to strengthen her relationships with her family. And as time passed, Susie's efforts began to pay off. She reconnected with long-lost relatives and discovered new branches of her family tree that she had never known existed.

Through it all, Susie learned the importance of perseverance and the power of family. She realized that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope for a better tomorrow. And as she looked forward to the future, Susie knew that she had the strength and support of her loved ones to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764237508