I absolutely love when stories are based on real events. When younger, Jerry and Tina were separated while he taught in a Mennonite school. They wrote to each other almost daily. This story is a set of letters that the two main characters Eugene Mast, an Amish school teacher, and Naomi Miller write to each other. They were engaged to be married. Eugene finds himself separated from the woman he loves while he teaches at a Mennonite school. The letters speak of all kind of things, such as the everyday mundane chores. It doesn’t matter what your loved one is doing. You want to know everything that went on in their day.

If you like reading letters or diaries you will enjoy this book. If you are looking for a straight up novel then this might not be for you. I am one who loves diaries and memories written in a series of letters so I really enjoyed this book. As a teacher I enjoyed reading about Eugene’s experiences teaching. The book also has some wonderful poetry throughout. We also get a look at some of the differences between the Amish and the Mennonite. I believe a final reason I enjoyed this book is the same reason I enjoy Amish Romance novels. There is none of the mushy-gushy things most “romance” novels are made of. I have never liked them. They seem fake to me. To me this simple life through letters shows true love. ( )

Didn't finish this one as I just couldn't make my self care enough to read it and find out what happened.

Did they survive the months of seperation and make it to the alter? I may never know. ( )