First published 1993
Janet watches her daughter Dovie grow within the strict boundaries of their Mennonite community. Mother and daughter move through daily rituals of worship, work, and family life as their shared faith shapes every decision. When outside pressures test their beliefs, both women must decide how far their religious convictions will bend. Janet struggles to guide Dovie while respecting her growing independence. Dovie questions whether the faith that sustained her mother will be enough for her own life. Their conversations reveal the tension between tradition and personal desire. The two women discover that love for God and love for each other sometimes pull in different directions. Their relationship becomes a testing ground for what it means to live according to religious principles when the world demands compromise.
Genres: christian-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, adult-fiction, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: faith-and-belief, family-drama
Setting: Mennonite Community
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
129 pages · Paperback · Graywolf Pr