Dusk. An Amish farm in Ohio. Will’s father doesn’t recognize him at first- it’s been eight years- so he holds a match up to Will’s face to see him better. “I thought you were dead.” Levi Mullet says, then blows out the match and walks away.
This is not how it’s supposed to be. Where’s the fatted calf? The party?
For years, Will has worked to overcome the ban of his father and the Old Order Amish community. Only now, when the life of his own son hangs in the balance, does he begin to see the truth- that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness the proof of love.
Spanning about forty years, Levi’s Will tells the story of Will Mullet, a young Amish boy who left his community at age 19. Because he had joined church and left behind his pregnant girlfriend, refusing to confess his sins and marry her, he is shunned by the entire community. So he takes off with his younger brother, Tobe, and starts a new life for himself. As the years pass by, Will changes his name, lies about his past, and finally comes to grips with all that has happened- but only by going through some tough times. In the end, the most important thing he needs to do is forgive his father for the hate he’s shown towards him. But the question is, can he forgive the man that has treated him like a complete stranger for most of his life? Levi’s Will is the first book I’ve read by W. Dale Cramer, and I have to say that I really loved this book. Full of characters that are unforgettable and will make you want to laugh and cry, Mr. Cramer has done a wonderful job at telling a story that is, for the most part, true. His own father left the Amish community and was shunned, leaving behind his pregnant girlfriend. Like Will, he changed his name, joined the army, married a woman from the South, and didn’t tell her the truth until about seven years into their marriage. If you’re curious about the ending to Mr. Cramer’s story about his father and his family, you’ll have to read the afterword in the back of the book. But believe me, the ending is just as satisfying as the end to the book! For all of the Amish fiction readers out there, this is a definite must read!
This is not how it’s supposed to be. Where’s the fatted calf? The party?
For years, Will has worked to overcome the ban of his father and the Old Order Amish community. Only now, when the life of his own son hangs in the balance, does he begin to see the truth- that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness the proof of love.
Spanning about forty years, Levi’s Will tells the story of Will Mullet, a young Amish boy who left his community at age 19. Because he had joined church and left behind his pregnant girlfriend, refusing to confess his sins and marry her, he is shunned by the entire community. So he takes off with his younger brother, Tobe, and starts a new life for himself. As the years pass by, Will changes his name, lies about his past, and finally comes to grips with all that has happened- but only by going through some tough times. In the end, the most important thing he needs to do is forgive his father for the hate he’s shown towards him. But the question is, can he forgive the man that has treated him like a complete stranger for most of his life? Levi’s Will is the first book I’ve read by W. Dale Cramer, and I have to say that I really loved this book. Full of characters that are unforgettable and will make you want to laugh and cry, Mr. Cramer has done a wonderful job at telling a story that is, for the most part, true. His own father left the Amish community and was shunned, leaving behind his pregnant girlfriend. Like Will, he changed his name, joined the army, married a woman from the South, and didn’t tell her the truth until about seven years into their marriage. If you’re curious about the ending to Mr. Cramer’s story about his father and his family, you’ll have to read the afterword in the back of the book. But believe me, the ending is just as satisfying as the end to the book! For all of the Amish fiction readers out there, this is a definite must read!
God bless,
Elyssa =)
Elyssa =)
Oh my goodness! I am sooooo jealous of you! I have been wanting to read this book for a LONG time!!!! Loved the review!!!
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Molly
lol, thanks Molly! You'll definitely LOVE this book! =)
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