___Jah_, that was undeniably a difficult time, one that opened my eyes in countless ways. And my heart, most of all. It was a season of sorrow and searching, of questions and answers.  
  
It was the summer of my first love.__  
  
It's the summer of 1951, and Maggie Esh is in need of some hope. Sweet-spirited and uncommonly pretty despite struggling with illness, she is used to being treated kindly by the young men of her Old Order Amish church district. Yet Maggie wishes she were more like other courting-age girls so she could live a normal, healthy life. When tent revival meetings come to the area, the words of the preacher cause her to reconsider what she knows about faith. Can she learn to trust God even when hope seems a distant dream?

__Beverly Lewis__, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, has more than 17 million books in print. Her stories have been published in 12 languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including the _New York Times_ and _USA Today_. Beverly and her husband, David, live in Colorado, where they enjoy hiking, biking, making music, and spending time with their family. Learn more at www.beverlylewis.com.

It's the summer of 1951, and Maggie Esh is in need of some hope. Sweet-spirited and uncommonly pretty despite struggling with chronic illness, she is used to being treated kindly by the young men of her Old Order Amish church district. Yet Maggie wishes she were more like other courting-age girls so she could live a normal, healthy life.  
  
To make matters more complicated, _Dat_ has recently remarried, less than a year after her mother died. And while her stepmother is kind, Rachel is much younger than _Mamm_, and she simply doesn't understand Maggie or her illness the way _Mamm_ did.  
  
When tent revival meetings come to the area, Maggie is curious, and the words of the Mennonite preacher challenge her to reconsider what she knows about faith. Can she learn to trust God even when hope seems a distant dream?

In the summer of 1951, Amish woman Maggie Esh is struggling with a debilitating illness and few future prospects. When a tent revival meeting comes to the area, Maggie attends out of curiosity. She's been told to accept her lot in life as God's will, but the words of the evangelist begin to stir something deep inside her. Dare she hope for a brighter future?

"The First Love" by Beverly Lewis follows Maggie Esh, an Amish girl facing illness and family changes. This novel explores faith, hope, and self-acceptance in 1951.

\["For readers seeking inspirational Amish fiction", "Explores faith amidst chronic illness and loss", "You will find encouragement to trust in God\\u2019s plan"\]

The First Love is a poignant tale of faith and hope in challenging times.

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__"_Jah_, that was undeniably a difficult time, one that opened my eyes in countless ways. And my heart, most of all. It was a season of sorrow and searching, of questions and answers. It was the summer of my first love."__  
  
It's the summer of 1951, and Maggie Esh is in need of some hope. Sweet-spirited and uncommonly pretty despite struggling with illness, she is used to being treated kindly by the young men of her Old Order Amish church district. Yet Maggie wishes she were more like other courting-age girls so she could live a normal, healthy life.   
  
When tent revival meetings come to the area, the words of the preacher cause her to reconsider what she knows about faith. Can she learn to trust God even when hope seems a distant dream?

"The First Love" by Beverly Lewis is a novel set in 1951, exploring themes of faith and hope through Maggie Esh's journey in the Amish community. Ideal for readers of Christian fiction.

\["Love the escape Amish fiction affords?","This moving story follows the free-spirited Maggie Esh","The First Love reminds you of what is truly important in life"\]

Beverly Lewis returns with an enjoyable and moving story set in 1950s Amish communities. Set amidst a wave of tent meetings in the area, The First Love is a story of finding love and acceptance.

  
It’s summer. The sun is beating down, and the younger women of Lancaster County are out and about, looking for love in the prime of life. But Maggie Esh isn’t like the other girls. Despite her charming temperament and uncommon beauty, Maggie is held back by her illness. She is treated in a friendly manner, but rarely more. She looks around and sees all the others living the life dreams of.

  
Maggie is looking for love, but Maggie needs hope.

  
When a tent revival meeting pitches up in Lancaster County, Maggie is challenged to reconsider everything she thought she knew about faith.

  
Can Maggie learn to trust in God, when sometimes it seems all she has ever known is disappointment?

  
A story that will connect with readers at a heart level, The First Love by Beverly Lewis is a moving story of learning to trust in God and seek Him above all.

A story love and life in Amish community, this book is the perfect heartwarmer for anyone seeking faith-friendly fiction.

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