Plain Perfect

Lillian Miller moves to Lancaster County, PA, to reconnect with her Amish grandparents and find peace, but her lack of understanding of the Amish lifestyle and relationship with God leads to complications when she falls for Samuel Stoltzfus.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2019
Publisher: Zondervan

Lillian Miller yearns for the tranquility her heart craves, and she believes that the Plain life can provide it. However, her journey has been fraught with difficulties, as her first twenty-seven years have been challenging to say the least. In an attempt to find solace in a complex world, Lillian decides to reconnect with her Amish grandparents in Lancaster County, PA. However, her plan encounters a significant obstacle. Lillian has embraced the Amish lifestyle without a deep understanding or connection with God. Despite her unwavering efforts, complications arise when she falls for Amish widower Samuel Stoltzfus, who has an eleven-year-old son named David.

Lillian's journey into the Amish community is filled with uncertainty and challenges. She struggles to adapt to the simple, communal way of life, often feeling out of place and disconnected from her own culture. As she spends more time with Samuel and David, she begins to develop feelings for them. However, her relationship with them is complicated by her lack of faith and her past experiences.

Lillian's decision to pursue a relationship with Samuel raises concerns among the Amish community, who believe that she is not fully committed to their way of life. They question her intentions and wonder if she is trying to interfere in their traditions and values. Lillian must navigate these challenges and prove her sincerity to the community while also trying to find a sense of belonging and peace within herself.

As Lillian continues to immerse herself in the Amish community, she begins to see the beauty and simplicity of their way of life. She learns to appreciate the importance of community, family, and faith and begins to develop a deeper understanding of God. Through her struggles and challenges, Lillian learns to grow and evolve, finding strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

In the end, Lillian's journey into the Amish community is a transformative one. She finds peace and belonging in a place she never expected, and she learns to embrace the values and traditions that have shaped her life. Through her experiences, Lillian inspires others to find their own paths to happiness and fulfillment, and she reminds us that sometimes, the simplest things in life can bring the greatest joy and peace.

Weight: 154g
Dimension: 104 x 170 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780310358855