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    Plain Faith: A True Story of Tragedy, Loss and Leaving the Amish
    Plain Faith: A True Story of Tragedy, Loss and Leaving the Amish
    Plain Faith: A True Story of Tragedy, Loss and Leaving the Amish
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    Plain Faith: A True Story of Tragedy, Loss and Leaving the Amish

    Written by Irene Eash, Ora Jay Eash and Tricia Goyer

    Narrated by Dan Kassis and Candace Kirkpatrick

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    This is the true story of Ora-Jay and Irene Eash, Amish farmers from northwest Montana whose lives changed in an instant when a semi-truck struck the family buggy, killing their two young daughters.

    After the accident, the couple turned to their Amish community for comfort, but they remained haunted by the thought that they might not see their girls again in heaven. Would their deeds be good enough? Eventually Ora-Jay and Irene learned that grace—not works—was enough to ensure their place in eternity. But with that knowledge came the realization that they could no longer live in an Amish community that didn’t share this precious belief. Could they sever their connection to the Amish family they loved?

    This is the story of their journey to the hope that is heaven, a hope stronger than the loss of children, family, and a way of life. Fans of Amish fiction will appreciate such a real-life look into the Amish community, co-written by bestselling author Tricia Goyer, and readers of all kinds will resonate with this tale of courage, resilience, and the redemption found in the grace of Jesus.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan
    Release dateMay 6, 2014
    ISBN9780310336846
    Author

    Irene Eash

    Irene Eash and her husband Ora Jay live in Northwest Montana where they have a small horse farm, offering sleigh and wagon rides. Five of their nine children are married, and they have four grandchildren. You can find out more at www.horsedrawnmontana.com.

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    • 4/5
      I have read a lot of books about and by people raised Amish, and this one added to what I already know. I did find that this book rang more true than some others I have read. It portrays the Amish as being individuals in how they handle challenges to their beliefs, rather than everyone thinking the same. I've always wondered how a family can turn their backs on a child who has chosen to leave the church, and this book gives an indication of just how hard and complicated that issue can be. This book was written to encourage faith in Jesus rather than traditions and worldly things. I can appreciate that, of course, but it does get a little repetitious after a while.
    • 4/5
      A tragedy causes one Amish family to question some long held beliefs and seek a deeper relationship with God. A fascinating look into the Amish way of life.
    • 4/5
      Eternal Joy!Ora Jay and Irene Eash suffered a tragedy that no parent should have to endure. The death of their two young daughters due to an accident.It was through soul searching and reading the scriptures that lead the Eash’s to leave their previous Amish belief and trust in Jesus. They even left their Indiana home and moved to the wilderness of Northwest Montana.I admired how they stepped out in faith, trusting the Lord to lead them. The road was not an easy one but they held steadfast. The joy of knowing Salvation is through Jesus Christ alone was worth it all.What an amazing family. There were many trials to overcome. It wasn’t an easy road; yet they trusted Jesus Christ through it all.Plain Faith is a book I highly recommend.
    • 5/5
      Plain FaithIrene Eash, Ora-Jay Eash, & Trisha GoyerBook Summary: This is the true story of Ora-Jay and Irene Eash, Amish farmers from northwest Montana whose lives changed in an instant when a semi-truck struck the family buggy, killing their two young daughters. After the accident, the couple turned to their Amish community for comfort, but they remained haunted by the thought that they might not see their girls again in heaven. Would their deeds be good enough? Eventually Ora-Jay and Irene learned that grace---not works---was enough to ensure their place in eternity. But with that knowledge came the realization that they could no longer live in an Amish community that didn’t share this precious belief. Could they sever their connection to the Amish family they loved? This is the story of their journey to the hope that is heaven, a hope stronger than the loss of children, family, and a way of life. Fans of Amish fiction will appreciate such a real-life look into the Amish community, co-written by bestselling author Tricia Goyer, and readers of all kinds will resonate with this tale of courage, resilience, and the redemption found in the grace of Jesus.Review: This is a well written book about an amazingly tender, sad, joyful and tragic story. I loved the switching back and forth between Ora-Jay and Irene. Trisha Goyer did a remarkable job of keeping their voices while working with them to write this book. I loved their honesty in telling of their leaving the Amish life. It was beautiful and tragic insight into the Amish life. I came to respect their love and care for their families and friends. It truly painted a fair and loving account of their community and the difficulty leaving that way of life. I have read other books about leaving the Amish life which demonstrated the challenges of leaving along with being under the ban, but this story was mature and more tragic because they were leaving for a greater life and desperately wanted their family and friends to enter into this greater life. I enjoyed everything about these people and found them to be open and honest. It seems to me it would be a privilege to know them!I would like to thank Net Galley and Zondervan Non-Fiction for allowing me to read and review this book in return for a free copy and I was never asked to write a favorable review by anyone.