Sabina A Story of the Amish
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ISBN10: 1417928409
ISBN13: 9781417928408
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2004
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417928408
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2004
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sabina: A Story of the Amish is a novel written by Helen Reimensnyder Martin. The book is set in the early 1900s and tells the story of Sabina, a young Amish woman who is torn between her love for her family and her desire for freedom and independence. Sabina's family is deeply rooted in the Amish community, and they adhere strictly to the traditions and customs of their faith. However, Sabina is a free spirit who longs to explore the world beyond her community and make her own choices. As the story unfolds, Sabina finds herself caught between two worlds. On one hand, she is drawn to the excitement of the outside world, with its modern conveniences and opportunities for self-expression. On the other hand, she is deeply connected to her family and the Amish way of life, with its emphasis on simplicity, humility, and community.As Sabina struggles to reconcile these conflicting impulses, she must also navigate the challenges of love and relationships. She falls in love with a young man named David, who shares her desire for adventure and independence. However, their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the expectations of their families.Throughout the book, Martin paints a vivid portrait of Amish life, with its rich traditions, close-knit communities, and deep spiritual values. She also explores the tension between tradition and modernity, as Sabina and her peers grapple with the changing world around them.Overall, Sabina: A Story of the Amish is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a unique glimpse into the world of the Amish. It is a story of love, family, and the search for identity, set against the backdrop of a rich and complex culture.1905. Author of pseudo-realistic fictions, Helen Reimensnyder Martin, claims in the preface that the psychic phenomenon described in this story is not fictitious. Sabina begins: The Wilt household was in a state of excitement bordering upon consternation. Levi, the head of the family, had just come in from the barn to the large kitchen, where his wife and children, together with Susanna, his wife's widowed sister, who lived with them in the capacity of hired girl, were all gathered about the dinner-table; and the announcement he had made as he took his seat had almost the effect of a dynamite bomb.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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