Promise to Return, Elizabeth Byler Younts
Promise to Return, Elizabeth Byler Younts
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Promise to Return

Author: Elizabeth Byler Younts

Narrator: Rebecca Gallagher

Unabridged: 9 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/30/2020

Categories: Fiction, Amish

Synopsis

Its 1943, and Miriam Coblentz and Henry Mast are nearing their wedding day when the unthinkable happensHenry is drafted. However, since he is a part of the pacifist Amish tradition, Henry is sent to a conscientious objector Civilian Public Service camp. When he leaves for the work camp, his gaping absence turns Miriams life upside down. Little does she know its only the beginning... When Henry returns home, he brings news that shakes Miriam and their Amish community to the core. Henry believes God has called him to enlist in the army and fight for his country, leaving her to make an important decision: whether to choose loyalty to the peaceful life shes always known or her love for Henry. Two worlds collide in this unforgettable debut novel, providing a fascinating and rare look into Amish culture during World War II. While Henry is battling enemies across the ocean, Miriam struggles between her devotion to Henry and her love of the Amish way of life. One question is at the bottom of it all: will she follow the rules of her religion or the leading of her heart?

About Elizabeth Byler Younts

Elizabeth Byler Younts gained a worldwide audience through her first book, Seasons: A Real Story of an Amish Girl. She is also the author of the Carol Award–winning novel The Solace of Water, the critically acclaimed novel The Bright Unknown, and the Promise of Sunrise series. She has consulted on Amish lifestyle and the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect for two award-winning television shows. Elizabeth lives in Central Pennsylvania with her husband, two daughters, and a small menagerie of well-loved pets. Visit her online at ElizabethBylerYounts.com; Twitter: @ElizabethYounts; Facebook: AuthorElizabethBylerYounts; and Instagram: @ElizabethBylerYounts_author.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cindy on October 07, 2013

This is my first book to read from this author and I enjoyed it very much. I did enjoy the book, at first I kept thinking this is like another author's story that I recently read, but as I read on, I saw that Elizabeth had a totally different story. I loved Henry, and wanted to smack Eli. He was not......more

Goodreads review by HippieWitch on December 27, 2024

A sweet beautiful love story. Going through hard life and coming out at the end as a stronger couple......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on February 21, 2015

This was an intense and emotional book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The characters have vivid personalities and realistic struggles and emotions. The chemistry between Miriam and Henry is wonderful, especially for an Amish novel. Miriam had a peaceful, orderly life, but we journey with her through......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on November 15, 2013

Authentic Amish voice from a young woman who is from an Amish background. This is Elizabeth's second novel, her first self-published to much success, with good reason--she's an amazing writer. Tightly woven novel about the consequences of a young man's decision to obey God's voice rather than go by......more

Goodreads review by Kyleen on December 16, 2024

Amish culture meets WW2 enlistee and the battle within begins. Amish enlistee believes he is where God wants him but will the Bishop and his community agree?......more

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